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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1051 of 2368

Which result on the three-hour glucose tolerance test confirms gestational diabetes?

  1. Elevated glucose in any two of the four blood draws
  2. Elevated glucose in only one of the four blood draws
  3. An elevated fasting glucose alone
  4. An elevated one-hour glucose challenge test alone
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Correct answer: Elevated glucose in any two of the four blood draws

Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when serum glucose is elevated in any two of the four blood draws.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026