Interpret the results of Y.L.'s test
What will be an ideal response?
GDM is diagnosed if the fasting blood glucose level is abnormal—that is, if one or more of the
interval values on the OGTT are abnormal. Y.L. would be diagnosed as having GDM based on an
abnormal fasting glucose level (109). However she also has two values out of range on the OGTT
(at 1 and 2 hours).
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2.5 x 2 equals:
a. 1.25. b. 5. c. 50. d. 22.5.
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