Sentences with phrase «regular glucose tolerance tests»

After the mice gave birth, the researchers conducted regular glucose tolerance tests to measure their ability to metabolize sugar.

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In addition, food intake on day 4 was modified from previous days because an oral glucose tolerance test was performed in the morning, in lieu of the regular breakfast.

Risk factors for GDM that are modifiable during pregnancy include excessive weight gain which is a very frequent phenomenon that is observed in a majority of pregnant women (in up to 75 % of pregnancies).35 36 Further modifiable risk factors include lifestyle behaviours such as low levels of physical activity, high fat and animal protein consumption, high intake of added sugar and low intake of vegetable and fruit fiber.37 Regular food intake and avoidance of snacking can have beneficial effects on weight and glucose tolerance, but this has mostly been tested outside of pregnancy.38 — 42 Another key factor is mental health.