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    Sep 21, 2011, 12:09 AM
    Gestational diabetes
    My doctor sent me a letter stating that she will be testing me for gestational diabetes at my next visit I am going to be 20weeks and 3 days. Is that normal that they test me at this time for gestational diabetes or do they think I am at a higher risk I am overweight but did not have it with eather of my children And diabetes does not run in the family at all. Also I only gained 5 pounds so far and Im 4 1/2 months pregnant. Please help me thanks
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    Sep 21, 2011, 12:24 AM
    Testing for gestational diabetes is done on every pregnant woman. Your doctor is doing the right thing.
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    Sep 21, 2011, 02:05 AM
    Do these tests during pregnancy is wise. Not only for their children for mother body consider consideration.
    I wish you all good.
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    Sep 21, 2011, 07:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Testing for gestational diabetes is done on every pregnant woman. Your doctor is doing the right thing.
    I know they are done on all pregnant women. As I said I had two children prior to this one and I could almost swear it was done later in my pregnancy then 20w 3d is having it done at 20w 3d the nornal time to do it around?
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    Sep 21, 2011, 03:09 PM
    I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood.

    But yes, it is a little early at 20w. It's usually done around 24-28 weeks.
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