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Diabetes
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3.0 - Various Essential Tests
The ultimate concern of any expectant mother is, "Will my baby be all right?". There is an array of simple, safe tests used to assess the condition of the fetus before birth and these can be particularly valuable during a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes.
Depending on your previous medical history a number of test will be done throughout your pregnancy term. It is important to have a clear understanding of what these tests are and the impact they have on achieving a healthy baby.
The first test described is the gestational diabetes diagnosis test. This will determine if you have this condition. It is important to answer the following and inform your medical team.
Answer the questions below to learn your risk level for gestational diabetes.
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Are you a member of a high-risk ethnic group (Hispanic, African, South or East Asian)
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Are you overweight or very overweight?
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Are you related to anyone who has diabetes now or had diabetes in their lifetime?
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Did you have gestational diabetes with a past pregnancy?
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Have you had a stillbirth or a very large baby with a past pregnancy?
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Once you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes the other tests will follow automatically to help you to self manage the control of your diabetes.
Next Page - Gestational Diagnosed
Step 1
Test for gestational
diabetes
Step 2
Blood glucose daily testing
Step 5
When you need insulin
