Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing After Gestational Diabetes

Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing After Gestational Diabetes

This is an observation study of women with gestational diabetes. Subjects recruited undergo immediate postpartum diabetic screening prior to discharge. Post-partum screening for overt diabetes is repeated 6-12 weeks postpartum. The outcome of interest is the utility of an immediate post partum screen for overt diabetes compared to a traditional 6 week test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple gestations
• pre-pregnancy diabetes