Utilizing the glucose challenge test during pregnancy as a predictor of future diabetes risk
GCT results during pregnancy strongly predict future diabetes development, with higher GCT values significantly increasing risk. Recognizing abnormal GCT results as indicative of a prediabetic state offers a practical approach for risk stratification, facilitating early diagnosis, and intervention in post-pregnancy care.
Authors
- Rena Pollack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6771-337X)
- Anat Tsur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8573-4705)
- Noa Tsur
- Meir Frankel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5094-7719)
Institutions
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center (IL)
- Clalit Health Services (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06874-5
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00