Week 24

It’s time for gestational diabetes testing to check your blood sugar levels. Learn how to prepare for the test and what your results may mean.

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Your baby is the size of a cantaloupe!

Your baby may be growing some hair. If you feel small jumps inside, it could be hiccups!

Your baby’s lungs are still growing, but not ready to work outside. Babies born at 24 weeks might survive with special medical care.

There’s no more hiding your baby bump! Some symptoms you may be feeling include heartburn, muscle aches, sore feet, tiredness, and slight dizziness. Stand up slowly and eat regularly to prevent feeling dizzy.

Testing and Other Medical Care

It’s time for gestational diabetes testing to check for high blood sugar in pregnancy. If you’re diagnosed, we can give you next-step tips and food ideas, including a low-glycemic approach, to help keep your blood sugar in a healthy range.

If your blood type is Rh-negative, remember you may also need the RhoGAM shot around this time—ask your care team.

Pregnancy Topics Related to Week 24

Medical Care

Testing for Gestational Diabetes

This page explains what gestational diabetes is, why some people get it, and how to test to see if you have it. You’ll learn about the different types of glucose tests, what the results mean, and what happens next if you’re diagnosed.

Pregnant woman testing blood sugar at home. She's puncturing her finger.

Medical Care

Gestational Diabetes: What to Do

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones can make it harder for your body to use its natural insulin. This can cause sugar to build up in your blood. When blood sugar stays too high for too long, it can cause health problems for both you and baby.

Close up of a Young Pregnant Woman preparing a healthy smoothie in the kitchen

Nutrition & Exercise

The Low Glycemic Index Diet for Gestational Diabetes

If you have gestational diabetes, it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Certain foods raise your blood sugar faster than others, so you’ll need to watch what you eat.