Pregnant women in Southampton are set to be the first in the world to access remote-testing technology that enables screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at home rather than in a clinic.

Gestational diabetes is diagnosed using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. This test involves taking the mother’s blood before they consume a sugary drink. A ...

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to overlook their own health needs. This situation is exemplified by the low compliance with postpartum glucose screening among women ...

Pregnancy is a complicated period for women, where their body goes through multiple changes. These changes make women prone to various diseases or conditions too, in certain unfortunate cases. One ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Researchers identified more women with dysglycemia using ...

Claire Meek, Professor of Chemical Pathology and Diabetes in Pregnancy, University of Leicester Gestational diabetes is diagnosed using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) around 24 to 28 weeks of ...

Pregnancy can be a roller coaster of screenings, tests, and health check-ups to ensure you and the baby are happy and healthy. One of these routine prenatal checks is the pregnancy glucose test, which ...