The obstetric and neonatal implications of a low value on the 50-g glucose screening test

  • Kimberly K. Ma
  • , Lisa Mele
  • , Mark B. Landon
  • , Catherine Y. Spong
  • , Susan M. Ramin
  • , Brian Casey
  • , Ronald J. Wapner
  • , Michael W. Varner
  • , Dwight J. Rouse
  • , John M. Thorp
  • , Anthony Sciscione
  • , Patrick Catalano
  • , Margaret Harper
  • , George Saade
  • , Steve N. Caritis
  • , Yoram Sorokin
  • , Alan M. Peaceman

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Abstract

Objective To assess the relationship between a low 50-g 1-hour glucose loading test (GLT) and maternal and neonatal outcomes in women without diabetes. Study Design This was a secondary analysis of a multicenter observational cohort from a randomized trial of treatment for mild gestational diabetes. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared between women with GLT values < 90 mg/dL and those with results 90 to 119 mg/dL. Results Of 436 enrolled women, 297 (68.1%) had a GLT result of 90 to 119 mg/dL and 139 (31.9%) had a result of < 90 mg/dL. There was a lower incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia in those with a GLT < 90 mg/dL (5.7% versus 16.5%, p = 0.006). Other outcomes were not associated with test results. Conclusion A GLT result < 90 mg/dL compared with 90 to 119 mg/dL is associated with a lower risk of neonatal hypoglycemia, but no other significant findings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)715-721
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Perinatology
Volume30
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • low glucose screening test
  • neonatal hypoglycemia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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