1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies
- Written by Paul Glasziou, Professor of Medicine, Bond University
ShutterstockWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.
Despite having only a slightly raised glucose (blood sugar) level, Sophie describes being diagnosed as affecting her pregnancy tremendously. She tested her blood...
