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These screenings are important because symptoms of gestational diabetes are sometimes undetectable. Yet, gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that will harm the pregnant person and fetus if left untreated. This article will discuss how gestational diabetes is diagnosed, including lab tests and ruling out other causes (differential diagnosis). Self-Checks/At-Home Testing All pregnant people will be screened for gestational diabetes. Therefore self-checks and at-home testing are not typically utilized....

The original Witcher 1, while laying the groundwork for what would become one of the biggest franchises, had its own set of problems. Despite the release being largely successful, it featured some mildly irritating crashing issues and long loading screens, which only served to lessen the gaming experience. However, in the grand scheme of things, these problems were minuscule and easily overlooked in favor of the rich lore and enthralling gameplay, as evidenced by the reviews of The Witcher 1....

I have bad news. You could miss your target by a mile, even if you invest exactly as the retirement planner says. I also have good news. A new calculator on the Web offers better estimates than you’ve probably had before. There are no guarantees. But you should at least test this service–called Financial Engines (www.financialengines.com)–against any savings target you’re using now. You might find that you’re running a greater risk with your future than you thought....

Bot represents the first wave of a revolution called “precision farming,” which uses fewer pesticides and less fertilizer, thereby cutting waste and increasing yields. Having embraced heavy machinery and then chemicals, farmers are now adding computers and satellites to their equipment. “People think of farming as cows and pigs, but we are really getting technological,” says soil scientist Pierre Robert of the University of Minnesota. Instead of treating an 80- to 600-acre farm as a homogeneous patch of soil, precision farming divides the land into dozens of parcels and micromanages each as a farm unto itself....

Russians protesting President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine face tough measures and even jail time. A new law passed on Thursday allows less space for domestic critics, expanding the country’s “foreign agents” law and cracking down on free expression and protests. The law, which rights groups say is a tool to suppress dissent, was adopted in July 2022 but was delayed. Under the new law, almost any person or entity, regardless of nationality or location, who engages in activism or expresses opinions on Russian policies, can be considered “a foreign agent,” as long as authorities say they are under “foreign influence....

The outlandish rumors of a coup in Beijing and a military takeover of China’s leadership reflect what typically is a highly sensitive moment in Chinese politics. After the CCP holds its twice-a-decade national congress on October 16, party members will decide the make-up of its top leadership. Many expect Xi, 69, to break with the precedent set by his predecessors, retain the party’s top political and military posts, and become the first leader since Mao Zedong to stay in office for more than two 5-year terms....

What is clear already is that Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly ambitious project, with the developer claiming that it will mark a leap forward in video game immersion. However, the game will need to take one big lesson away from The Witcher 3 if it is to match or surmount its achievements. RELATED: Cyberpunk 2077’s Star-Studded Voice Actor Cast List Cyberpunk’s Ambitions Last year, CD Projekt Red stated that Cyberpunk 2077’s level of immersion would be “better, bigger, [and] more revolutionary” than The Witcher 3....

Nina and Jose Altuve have been married since 2006. She was only 14 and he was 16 when they tied the knot. They both grew up in Maracay, Venezuela and know each other from living in the Maracay area. The pair now live in the suburbs of Houston and are both dedicated born-again Christians. They are not shy about proclaiming their faith on social media and at Astros fan events....

Born in Hirosaki, Japan, in 1931, Kikuchi specialized in incidental music for television and film. He was one of Japan’s most in-demand music composers and had worked on anime productions for children as well as violent active films. Kikuchi had been inactive since 2017 as he was taking a break to get treatment for an unspecified illness. Also read: MONSTA X fans call out TBS as “disrespectful” for tagging ARMY instead of Monbebe in promotional tweet for Chad’s K-pop episode...

The animated film, which is released in theaters on Friday, June 17, follows astronaut Buzz Lightyear as he goes on a mission to get him and his crew home after they are marooned on a planet 4.2 million light-years away from Earth. Here’s how this new film connects to Pixar’s iconic Toy Story films. How Does Lightyear Connect to Toy Story? The connection between Lightyear and Toy Story is explained at the beginning of the new film with a title card....

If a narcissist ignores your no-contact rule and starts reaching out to you again, consider blocking their number, their e-mail, and their social media profiles. [1] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source If you do block them, you don’t owe them an explanation. If you want to, however, you can send a note saying something like, “Since we’re going no-contact, I’m going to be blocking you....

There have been eight Child’s Play films, along with a currently airing TV series, released since 1988. Since the release of the first film, the longest gap without a Chucky film coming out has been nine years. The main voice behind the franchise has been Don Mancini, who wrote every film except for the 2019 remake, directed the fifth, sixth, and seventh films and created, wrote, and directed the currently airing series....

This news followed a December 11 emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. This vaccine is authorized for people ages 16 and older. On November 17, Moderna reported the results of a Phase 3 vaccine trial against coronavirus. It said its vaccine is 94.5% effective. Eight days earlier, Pfizer and BioNTech had announced that their vaccine was 90% effective. The effectiveness was updated to 95% after more Phase 3 trial data was analyzed....

So how did the Jazz end up with a 112-109 win by the time the final buzzer sounded? Well, a 45-point outburst from Donovan Mitchell definitely helped. But as Jazz coach Quin Snyder noted during his postgame media availability, Utah’s defense kept the team alive when its offense was sputtering. “I thought we settled in. I thought Donovan settled in. As much as anything, I thought we threw ourselves into the defensive end,” Snyder said....

First announced back in 2013, Fable Legends was a series spinoff that was set to put the player in either the villain’s or the hero’s shoes, alongside several other players as they all attempted to either hinder or complete fantasy-themed objectives. Despite the unique premise, Fable Legends wasn’t really embraced by fans, and just before the game was set to launch its open beta, Fable Legends was canceled. Not all is lost, however....

When it comes to treating gallstones, there are generally three options—a “watch and wait” approach if there are no symptoms, procedures to remove the gallbladder and/or destroy the stones, or medication to break up the gallstones. Treating other gallbladder or bile duct problems, such as a stone that is lodged in the common bile duct, may require a more specialized procedure called an ERCP. This article discusses the types of treatment available for gallbladder disease, including surgeries, procedures, and medication....

Davis is a three-division world champion with an exceptional record of 26-0 with 24 wins coming by way of knockout. He’s also the current WBA (Regular) lightweight champion. Although Davis possesses a sparkling record and knockout percentage, a look under the hood could leave more questions than answers as to just how good “Tank” really is. BoxRec currently has Davis ranked #16 on its pound-for-pound list. However, running through his opponents leaves some serious questions that extend beyond that sparkling 26-0 record....

Emails are also a source of catharsis in Gotham Knights, where players can see iconic DC names sharing their condolences or simply conversing with the Bat Family. If players simply mainline the game’s story or spend all their time in Gotham Knights’ open-world Gotham City, they would surely miss out on some of its best narrative moments. Trauma and grief, for example, are two motifs that Gotham Knights excels at portraying....

Game Rant recently sat down with Matt Firor, the CEO of Zenimax Online Studios. While The Elder Scrolls Online is turning back to Oblivion, Firor discussed another influence on the MMORPG that few fans might expect: Grand Theft Auto. RELATED: What to Expect From The Elder Scrolls Online: Gates of Oblivion’s Companions The Elder Scrolls Online’s Influences When The Elder Scrolls Online released, building an MMO that would attract a sustainable playerbase was a challenge that even highly anticipated games like Star Wars: The Old Republic had struggled with....