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What blood draw schedule is needed for gestational diabetes?

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Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugars with gestational diabetes is a way to ensure that they are normal. Blood sugars are usually checked 2 hrs after eating and may also include a blood sugar just before eating. Check with your doctor.

Answered 8/14/2012

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Fasting, 2-hour post: Fasting morning blood glucose check and 2-hour postprandial (i.e. After breakfast, lunch and dinner) checks are typically used to assess diabetic control in pregnancy.

Answered 12/9/2013

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