Blood Sugar Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes

In order to diagnose you with gestational diabetes, your healthcare provider will order a
test from the lab.  There are two levels of the test that can be taken – the one hour glucose
tolerance test and the three hour glucose tolerance test. 

The one hour test involves taking a blood sample after you have fasted and then drinking
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Controlling Your Blood Sugar Whilst Losing Weight

If you are a diabetic and are overweight or considered clinically obese, you can improve
your overall health and the management of your diabetes by losing weight.  It may seem
like an overwhelming goal if you have tried in the past to lose weight and have failed.  
But there are steps you can take and support you can utilize to help you reach your goals.

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