Glycosuria during routine investigation of antenatal visit indicates that there is need for:: (A) Gestational diabetes treatment, (B) Dietary control, (C) Insulin treatment, (D) Glucose tolerance test
Answer is D. INDICATIONS OF GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST Fasting Glucosuriaon one occasion before 20th week and on two or more occasions thereafter Following a positive 'screening test' If fasting blood sugars >92mg/dl or if that after 2hours of ingestion of 100g glucose is over 120mg/100mL However if the fasting plasma glucose value is more than or equal to 126mg/dL ,andif confirmed on repeat test the women is considered as Diabetic even without running GTT test. Reference: DC.Duttas textbook of OBG, 9th edition,page 262