Have a question about Gestational diabetes?
I had the glucose test done early on in pregnancy, I am in my 3rd trimester and have to do it again. The 1st results were 64. Am I at risk for having gestational diabetes in the 3rd trimester, if I did not have it in before? I am just wondering because my baby @26 weeks is 3.5lbs, but there is question about the due date too. They say MAYBE but prolly not. I have not had it with my 2 other kids, and I am not gaining too much weight.
I need to know what people think. Especially a nurse, or OB doc, or Docs opinions. Thanks
I thought so , but had to ask. I think I am further along than they think.
Anything below 90 is normal.
Blood test that provides prior blood sugar average now recommended for diabetes screening, diagnosis
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