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Glucose Tests for Expecting Mothers
When an expecting mother is between twenty four and twenty eight weeks into the pregnancy it is usually suggested that she go through screening for gestational diabetes. Diabetes is a syndrome in which the glucose in the body is not properly broken down; a natural hormone called insulin produced within the body is responsible for changing the form of glucose, but some people may develop problems with the level of insulin in their bodies or with their body’s resistance to the effects of insulin.
The 1 hour glucose test is not a conclusive test, but it allows you to screen for gestational diabetes. What is the 1 hour glucose test like?
