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Sawbones: Blood Glucose Tolerance Test

· 37 min · Episode 469

Episode Sawbones: Blood Glucose Tolerance Test

0:00 37:18

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 recommends it, you should honestly just get it done.

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

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