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- Title
Fasting plasma glucose as a screening test for gestational diabetes mellitus.
- Authors
Agarwal, Mukesh M; Dhatt, Gurdeep S
- Abstract
Although debated, most preeminent expert panels recommend routine screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Among the many tests that have been used and evaluated for the screening of GDM, the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) remains very appealing. It is easy to administer, well tolerated, inexpensive, reproducible and patient friendly. However attractive, the FPG has given varied results in different populations and its use as a screening test for GDM remains uncertain. This review will objectively assess the available studies to find the real value of FPG as a screening test for GDM.
- Publication
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2007, Vol 275, Issue 2, p81
- ISSN
0932-0067
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00404-006-0245-9