Maternity
Service with prescription
Protocol for induced oral hyperglycemia
- You must have a medical prescription to use this service.
- You must fast for a period of 8 hours before sampling / you can continue to drink water.
The aim of this test is to measure the rate of change in blood sugar levels after ingesting glucose. It can be used to detect type 2 diabetes, glucose intolerance or gestational diabetes in pregnant women. Here’s how the test works:
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When you arrive at your appointment, an initial fasting blood sample will be taken. You will then have 10 minutes to drink a sugar solution.
You must then wait in a room for 1 to 2 hours, depending on your prescription. We advise you to bring a book or something to keep yourself occupied, as it won’t be possible to go home. We have wifi.
After waiting, we will take another blood sample and send it to the laboratory for analysis. The results will be sent directly to your doctor.
