EP 56: Gestational Diabetes Explained
Episode description
In this episoide we are diving into Gestational Diabetes (GDM) - what it is? how it is diagnosed? why you may be at a higher risk for developing? what happens during your pregnancy if you have GDM? will you have to take insulin and be induced? and more!
We talk about why getting tested / screened for GDM is very important, and your options for screening... HINT: the standard glucose tolerance test is not the only way! There are alternatives that may much more accurate!
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Studies mentioned:
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/gestational
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/gestational-diabetes