Beyond the Bump

Can anyone get gestational diabetes? - with Dr Timmy

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In our 108th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and this time he's answering all your questions about gestational diabetes!

  • What is gestational diabetes?
  • If you have gestational diabetes in one pregnancy how likely are you to have it in subsequent pregnancies? 
  • What is the glucose tolerance test and what will you go through to get the test?
  • Why is gestational diabetes only tested at 28 weeks?
  • Can you develop gestational diabetes after a normal glucose test?
  • Why is gestational diabetes even tested? Like why do we need to know if we have it?
  • If you have undiagnosed/unmanaged gestational diabetes will your baby come out bigger than he/she would have if you had diagnosed/managed it? 
  • Can we do anything to reduce our chances of getting gestational diabetes?
  • Is gestational diabetes just 'for now' and not forever?
  • And MORE!!!! 

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    We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 


    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. 

    Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.

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