Gestational Diabetes: Why are all women tested, how is it managed, and what does this mean for baby?

Pregnancy & Delivery

Diabetes in pregnancy is common in women of all shapes and sizes during pregnancy and you will likely be tested for it at ~24-28 weeks along. This week we dive into what this testing is and how it went for Sarah, in addition to the big things you should know about managing gestational diabetes while pregnant and how diabetes can affect mom, the baby, and your delivery date!

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