Other ways of testing for GD is a blood test after a high carb breakfast or over a period of time monitoring your blood sugars with an at-home kit. As always, it is the woman’s choice which route she would like to take when testing for GD. 

If one does get diagnosed with gestational diabetes, there are options before jumping to insulin. Most cases of GD can be treated with diet change, a diet such as Dr. Brewer’s Diet would be a great option. 

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Sources:

Gestational Diabetes, CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/gestational.html#:~:text=Gestational%20diabetes%20is%20a%20type,are%20affected%20by%20gestational%20diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes, Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339

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