Table 1.
Current and previous criteria recommended to diagnose GDM (plasma glucose levels in mmol/L)
| Criteria | Fasting | 1 hour postload | 2 hours postload | 3 hours postload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 g OGTT (plasma glucose) | ||||
| IADPSGa,19 (2010), ADIPS12 (2013), and WHOa,17 (2013) | ≥5.1 | ≥ 10.0 | ≥8.5 | – |
| WHOa,46 (1999) | ≥6.1 | – | ≥7.8 | – |
| ADAa,47 (2006) | ≥5.3 | ≥ 10.0 | ≥8.6 | – |
| ADIPSa,48 (1998) | ≥5.5 | – | ≥8.0 | – |
| 100 g OGTT (plasma or serum glucose) | ||||
| ACOGb,11/C&C (2013) | ≥5.3 | ≥ 10.0 | ≥8.6 | ≥7.8 |
| NDDGb,6 (1979) | ≥5.8 | ≥ 10.6 | ≥9.2 | ≥8.0 |
| O’Sullivan and Mahanb,49 (1964) | ≥5.0 | ≥9.2 | ≥8.1 | ≥6.9 |
Notes:
a
One threshold should be met or exceeded for GDM to be diagnosed.
b
Two thresholdsshould be met or exceeded for GDM to be diagnosed.
Abbreviations: ACOG, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; ADA, American Diabetes Association; ADIPS, Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society; C&C, Carpenter and Coustan; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus; IADPSG, International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy study Groups; NDDG, National Diabetes Data Group; OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test; WHO, World Health Organization.