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Re: Question regarding Glucose Screen
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:41:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Deena wrote: >
>Yesterday I got my results from my glucose screen done at 28w 2d and was
>told that my results were 147. They said cut off was 136, so I would
>have to take the 4 hour test. I wondered how high, really, is 147? Are
>there any statistics on how many women test that high who turn out not
>to have gestational diabetes? Could the fact that I had only had lunch
>about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before the test have anything to do with
>the elevated results?
>
>Thank you,
>
>--
>Deena
>

\Deena
The osullivan test is designed to screen anyone at anytime for gestational diabetes. With a level of 147 I would doubt you have this problem, but you need the extended test to be sure.

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth Private Practice New Orleans, La.
*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.

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