Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

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A number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due to problems with blood testing, according to new research by The University of Western Australia, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and member services. Associate Professor Julia Marley from UWA’s Medical School said it was possible that two out three women with gestational diabetes may have been missed during the study due to problems with the collection tubes used to measure blood sugar.

Period21 Nov 2019

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  • TitleStudy finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletNational Indigenous Radio Services
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date21/11/19
    DescriptionA number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due to problems with blood testing, according to new research by The University of Western Australia, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and member services. Associate Professor Julia Marley from UWA’s Medical School said it was possible that two out three women with gestational diabetes may have been missed during the study due to problems with the collection tubes used to measure blood sugar.
    PersonsJulia Marley, Erica Spry
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