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Title Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet National Indigenous Radio Services Media type Radio Country/Territory Australia Date 21/11/19 Description A number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due to problems with blood testing, according to new research by The University of Western Australia, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and member services. Associate Professor Julia Marley from UWA’s Medical School said it was possible that two out three women with gestational diabetes may have been missed during the study due to problems with the collection tubes used to measure blood sugar. Persons Julia Marley, Erica Spry