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8 weeks pregnant and dr wants to do a glucose test this week because 1st baby was 9lbs8oz. is this normal practice? did not have gd with 1st baby

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Glucose test: Sounds like your doctor is trying to take good care of you. You are fortunate.

Answered 10/3/2013

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