Glucose Challenge Test 50g near me in Coimbatore

The glucose challenge test (GCT), also called the one-hour glucose tolerance test, measures your body's response to sugar (glucose). This test is performed during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy). GCT can be done as early as your first prenatal visit if you're at high risk of gestational diabetes due to obesity, a personal history of gestational diabetes, and a family history of diabetes. A blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or higher might indicate gestational diabetes.

Most women who have gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies. However, without careful management, gestational diabetes can lead to various pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure, increased risk of having a baby with an excessive birth weight and chances of a C-section delivery.