Regina is at her first prenatal visit after recently discovering that she is pregnant. She is a low-risk patient with no history of diabetes. At what point will her physician test Regina for gestational diabetes?

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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, pregnant women who are not at high risk for gestational diabetes should be screened at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation. This is because gestational diabetes typically develops in the second half of pregnancy. However, women with certain risk factors (such as obesity, a history of gestational diabetes, or a family history of diabetes) may be screened earlier in pregnancy.

Regina Is at Her First Prenatal Visit After Recently Discovering