Cut-off points of 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test as a diagnostic test for gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant Filipino population

Abstract

Background: Cut-off points determine the threshold of health status in a patient. For instance, in pregnancy, cut off points of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) distinguishes gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) pregnancy from healthy condition. Currently, OGTT cut-off points used in the Philippines was standardized using a different reference population, which may impact disease diagnosis. This study aims to establish the cut-off points of 75-grams (g) OGTT for the diagnosis of GDM among Filipino pregnant women.