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! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com 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 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441575/

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