Signs you passed your glucose test - Is your sugar level normal?
Passing a glucose test is relief for people worrying about diabetes. But how do you know if you passed? There are several different types of glucose tests and each of them has a different normal range. Additionally, if you are pregnant signs that you cleared the test are different. We list all the different types of glucose tests, their normal ranges, and how to know if you passed the test!
Signs that your pregnancy glucose tolerance test was normal
Test Type |
Definition of Normal |
What is Normal |
How it is Done |
WHO Method |
Both values must be below their cutoffs. |
- Fasting: <126 mg/dl
- 2 hours: <140 mg/dl
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- Fast for 10-12 hours
- Collect fasting blood sample
- Drink 75g glucose solution
- Collect second sample after 2 hours
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IADPSG Method |
At least 2 out of 3 values must be below their cutoffs. |
- Fasting: <92 mg/dl
- 1 hour: <180 mg/dl
- 2 hours: <152 mg/dl
|
- Fast for 10-12 hours
- Collect fasting blood sample
- Drink 75g glucose solution
- Collect second sample after 1 hour
- Collect third sample after 2 hours
|
DIPSI Method |
The single value must be below the cutoff. |
|
- No fasting required
- Drink 75g glucose solution
- Collect blood sample after 2 hours
|
American Diabetes Association Method |
At least 3 out of 4 values must be below their cutoffs. |
- Fasting: <95 mg/dl
- 1 hour: <180 mg/dl
- 2 hours: <155 mg/dl
- 3 hours: <140 mg/dl
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- Fast for 10-12 hours
- Collect fasting blood sample
- Drink 100g glucose solution
- Collect second sample after 1 hour
- Collect third sample after 2 hours
- Collect fourth sample after 3 hours
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