COVID-19 pandemic: can fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c replace the oral glucose tolerance test to screen for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy?

To evaluate proposals considering HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurement as a substitute for oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to diagnose hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) during COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - December 22, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Charlotte Nachtergaele, Eric Vicaut, Sara Pinto, Sopio Tatulashvili, H élène Bihan, Meriem Sal, Narimane Berkane, Lucie Allard, Camille Baudry, Lionel Carbillon, Emmanuel Cosson Source Type: research