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When is the blood sample taken for glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
When is the blood sample taken for glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
- 12 weeks gestation
- During the first trimester
- Before and after drinking a glucose solution (correct)
- Within 24 hours after delivery
What is the purpose of glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
- To monitor plasma glucose levels throughout the day
- To measure fasting blood glucose levels
- To determine insulin levels in the bloodstream
- To assess glucose levels before and after a glucose drink (correct)
At what stage of pregnancy is glucose tolerance testing typically performed?
At what stage of pregnancy is glucose tolerance testing typically performed?
- 8-12 weeks gestation
- 32-36 weeks gestation
- 16-20 weeks gestation
- 24-28 weeks gestation (correct)
