Oded Langer, MD, PhD, Q3: What Is the Best Test for Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Women?

Dr. Langer explains why HbA1c is not a good a test for pregnant women because of the natural changes in a pregnant woman’s blood cells as well as the limited time of the pregnancy (as compared to measuring HbA1c over longer periods of time in a non-pregnant person). He discusses the use of other tests and what he aims for in his practice.

More videos with Dr. Langer:

Oded Langer, MD, PhD, Introduction

Pregnancy and the Safety of Oral Diabetes Medications 

What Diabetes Drugs Can Be Used by Pregnant Women with Diabetes? 

Do Many of Your GDM Patients Become Type 2?

What Do You Want Your A1c to Be?

Dr. Oded Langer, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, is a Professor at Columbia University and specializes in maternal fetal medicine.