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DIPSI (Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India)

Cerebrum
March 17, 2026 2:08 pm

DIPSI is a “Single-Step” procedure that is both a screening and a diagnostic test.

Glucose Load: 75g anhydrous glucose dissolved in 300 ml water.

Condition: Non-fasting (irrespective of last meal).

Time of Test: Venous plasma glucose is measured 2 hours after the load.

Diagnostic Cut-off: ≥ 140 mg/dL.

Screening Schedule:

  • 1st Visit (Early pregnancy/1st Trimester)
  • 24–28 weeks (Peak insulin resistance)
  • 32–34 weeks
2-hr Plasma Glucose (mg/dL) Diagnosis Management
≥ 200 Overt Diabetes Immediate Insulin/Medical Management
≥ 140 GDM Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) +/- Insulin
120 – 139 DGGT Nutritional Counseling & Repeat test after 4 weeks
< 120 Normal Routine ANC care

If the patient vomits within 30 minutes, repeat the test the next day. If she vomits after 30 minutes, continue the test.