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Sep 2023
37m 18s

Sawbones: Blood Glucose Tolerance Test

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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If you’ve ever been pregnant or pregnant-adjacent, you may have heard of the blood glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. Many pregnant people find the process unpleasant and gross — which has prompted some pseudo-experts to speak out against it. Dr. Sydnee discusses the new discourse surrounding the test, how it works, and why, if your doctor recom ... Show More
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