Does anyone know if this test is given as standard, or if not why it's given?
I understand it's to test for gestational diabetes, and the NHS website seems to suggest not everyone gets it, only those who might be at risk.
I don't have any risk factors that I know of: I'm not overweight/obese, I don't have any family history of diabetes and I'm not from an ethnic background more susceptible to diabetes.
I did ask the midwife, but she said the request had come from my doctor so she didn't know. I've just moved to a new area and I haven't seen a doctor (although I registered with the practice) so I'm not sure why they would request this!
Any thoughts welcome :)
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Blood glucose test/gestational diabetes - advice please!
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soundsystem · 13/06/2014 08:51
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