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Talk to Gynecologist on Is GTT Test Compulsory In Pregnancy

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Asking For Self, Male 29, United Arab Emirates

I live in UAE, this is my 3rd pregnancy,I never had experience any diabetes or gestational diabetes in my previous pregnancy, nor it is in my family history.and I have no such complications in my current pregnancy. Here my medical insurance is not covering this test,and its little expensive here. so I want to know, is this test is compulsory to be done ? is just random sugar test not enough? my pregnancy is so smooth as well.

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screening test for for diabetes.if you can't afford it . don't get it done


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Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Ayesha Khalil

1. what's your weight?
2. Did any of your babies weigh more than 9 pounds at birth?
3. yes, you can get both fasting AND random sugars checked to rule out gestational diabetes
for further advice please consult online
https://www.marham.pk/doctors/lahore/internal-medicine/dr-ayesha-khalil


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at the time I am 24weeks pregnant, current weight is 74.9kgs
my first baby born at 38weeks with 2.9kgs
second baby boran at 39weeks with 3.2kgs.

2 years ago

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Ayesha Khalil

what's your height?


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5feet 2inches

2 years ago

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Ayesha Khalil

your BMI is 30.2 kg/sq.m
it is very overweight
that is the reason the doctor has advised GTT.
if it is too expensive, you should at least get fasting sugar, sugar 1 hour after meal and sugar 2 hours after meal checked.


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alright doctor, thankyou so much for your advice ...

2 years ago

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