One-hour post-glucola results and pre-pregnancy body mass index are associated with the need for insulin therapy in women with gestational diabetes.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of 1-h post-glucola (PG) screening results and the need for insulin therapy in women with gestational diabetes (GDM).

Methods: The study group was comprised of women with GDM treated at a single institution during calendar years 2000-2004. Women with singleton, term (≥ 37 weeks gestation), liveborn fetuses were included.