CARBOHYDRATE SOURCES FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES-MELLITUS SCREENING - A COMPARISON

One hundred eight patients were prospectively randomized to receive 50 g of a glucose polymer, d-glucose or a candy bar during a one-hour ge stational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening. The polymer had a mean se rum glucose similar to that of d-glucose, with significantly fewer sid e effects, allowing an increased rate of examination completion. The c andy bar produced a significantly lower mean serum glucose but had the highest rating for flavor. The polymer was an inexpensive and well-to lerated alternative for GDM screening, while the use of a candy bar ne eds more study.