The O'Sullivan Test is performed on pregnant women to determine blood sugar levels and locate possible gestational diabetes.
This test is not mandatory but it is routine in some countries like Spain. Where almost all pregnancies, if not all, do it.
What is the O'Sullivan test?
The O'Sullivan test is a test that is performed on pregnant women to see their blood sugar level and to be able to diagnose possible diabetes. It is a routine test in certain countries, such as Spain. The usual thing is that when the pregnancy is around week 24 this test is performed.
What is
You should fast for between 8 and 10 hours, it is usual to do it in the early hours of the morning although it would not be necessary as long as there is a prior fast of at least 8 hours. Blood is drawn and The glucose present is measured from that sample. Next, the person who is performing the test consume a liquid with a significant presence of sugar 50g. After one hour the analysis is repeated of blood to assess possible changes.
If glucose has levels less than 140 mg/dl in both the first and second extraction everything is in order. If the result were that figure already mentioned or higher, we would be talking about possible gestational diabetes.
If the results are greater than 200 mg/dl, the test will be repeated to confirm these values and that they are not an error, the so-called glycemic curve will be made.
what is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is when, during pregnancy, the body cannot produce the insulin needed to manage glucose levels in blood In these cases, the consumption of carbohydrates and sugars must be controlled. Depending on the results, since each case is unique, the doctor will give us the guidelines to follow.