 |
 |
|
|
|
|
THREE-HOUR GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (GTT)
Normal Values During Pregnancy
Two abnormal values are required to make the diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Time Plasma glucose level Fasting Less than 105 mg/dL (5.8 mmol per L) 1 hour Less than 190 mg/dL (10.6 mmol per L) 2 hours Less than 165 mg/dL (9.2 mmol per L) 3 hours Less than 145 mg/dL (8.1 mmol per L)
Adapted from Dickinson JE. Semin Perinatol 1990;14:2-11.
DAILY CALORIC RECOMMENDATION
FOR PATIENTS WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Current Weight Daily Caloric Intake Less than 80% of ideal body weight (IBW) 35 to 40 kcal per kg of present body weight 80 to 120% of IBW 30 kcal per kg of present body weight 120 to 150% of IBW 24 kcal per kg of present body weight Greater than 150% of IBW 12 to 15 kcal per kg of present body weight
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
IN THE NON-PREGNANT PATIENT
Fasting (on 2 separate occasions) 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) or higher is a positive test. Fasting 2-hour glucose tolerance test
After 75 g glucose load, blood is drawn at 30, 60 and 120 minutes. Diagnosis requires two abnormal values, one of which must be at 2 hours.200 mg per dL (11.1mmol per L) or higher is a positive test.
INFORMATION REFERENCES
The Intern in the Middle of the Night Home Page
LSUHSC-S Family Medicine Home Page
LSUHSC-S Home Page.
MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes Index
For a full list of available products from Mountain Rose Herbs, click on banner below:
HELPFUL PRODUCTS & FURTHER EDUCATION
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-To-Z Guide To Supplements
-- by Phyllis A. Balch, James F. Balch - 2nd Edition
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-To-Z Guide To Supplements
-- by Phyllis A. Balch, James F. Balch - 4th Edition
Prescription for Herbal Healing: The A-To-Z Reference To Common Disorders
-- by Phyllis A. Balch
The Complete Guide to Natural Healing
If you see a suggested Amazon product "not there" as indicated by an orange box with the Amazon logo, this only means the specific product link has been changed by Amazon.com. Use the "click here" icon on the orange box and it will bring you to Amazon.com and you can do a search for a specific product using keywords and a new list of available products and prices will show. Their product and resource links are constantly changing and being upgraded. Many times there are more than one link to a specific product. Prices will vary between product distributors so it pays to shop around and do price comparisons.
Educational materials and health products are available through Amazon.com. Use the search box provided below to search for a particular item.
HERBS, OILS, & SUPPLIES
Mountain Rose Bulk Herbs
Mountain Rose Aromatherapy Oils
Click Here To Visit Herbal Remedies Product Page
A Source For Medicinal & Ritual Herbs & Supplies
Aphrodisiacs Aromatherapy Bath & Body Care Bulk Herbs By The Pound Capsules, Tablets & Extracts Chinese Herbals Electronics Extracts First Aid Products Food Products, Mixes, Seeds, Snacks & More! Hair Care Products & Supplies Herbs & Oils, Kilo & Ton Hydroponics & Gardening Kava Products Kitchen & Housewares Mushrooms Musical Instruments Oral Care & Dental Products PC & IT - Computer Supplies & Accessories Skin Care, Cosmetics, & Gift Sets Smokes, Seeds, Cacti Spices, Salts, Sweeteners, & Seasonings Sports, Toys & Games Sweets, Candy, Chips & Snacks Stimulants Sedatives Teas & Coffees
Shaman Shop Home Page
