Diabetes Testing Immediately Postpartum After Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The authors aimed to determine whether the setting of postpartum glucose testing (inpatient vs. outpatient) affects the completion rates of oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The randomized controlled trial found that testing conducted before discharge from the hospital significantly increased completion rates and patient satisfaction compared to outpatient testing, with a higher diagnosis rate of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes in the inpatient group. These findings support the recommendation for inpatient postpartum diabetes testing as a more effective approach.