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Fasting Versus Fed: Effect of Oral Intake Prior to the Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Fasting before gestational diabetes screen and Per oral intake of food and drink for Gestational Diabetes and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Studies suggest that the timing interval between oral intake and the 1-hour gestational diabetes screen may have a significant impact on gestational diabetes screening glucose levels. The investigators plan to conduct a prospective randomized trial comparing a 6-hour fast versus liberal oral intake within 2 hours prior to the glucose tolerance test in pregnancy in order to evaluate the effect of the fasting versus the fed state on routine gestational diabetes screening results.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Fasting for at least 6 hours before 1-hour gestational diabetes screen.
Per oral intake of food and drink within 2 hours of gestational diabetes screen