Carbohydrate sources for gestational diabetes mellitus screening. A comparison.
One hundred eight patients were prospectively randomized to receive 50 g of a glucose polymer, d-glucose or a candy bar during a one-hour gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening. The polymer had a mean serum glucose similar to that of d-glucose, with significantly fewer side effects, allowing an increased rate of examination completion. The candy bar produced a significantly lower mean serum glucose but had the highest rating for flavor. The polymer was an inexpensive and well-tolerated alternative for GDM screening, while the use of a candy bar needs more study.
Murphy
N J
NJ
Department of Medical Education, Saint Luke's Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Meyer
B A
BA
O'Kell
R T
RT
Hogard
M E
ME
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002182:Candy; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005936:Glucans; D005947:Glucose; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies
D001786:Blood Glucose; D005936:Glucans; D005947:Glucose