INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's possible for anyone who is pregnant to develop GDM. However, there are some factors that increase your risk. Review your own health and medical history for the following:  Obesity, which is when your BMI is over 30. A family history of type 2 diabetes Current impaired glucose tolerance In a previous pregnancy: GDM, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose, or A1C over 5.7 percent.  Glycosuria (glucose in the urine test) at the first prenatal visit Being pregnant with multiple babies at once (e.g., twins, triplets, etc.) Being over 25 years of age Having African-American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic or Latino, or Pacific Islander ethnicity At any time during your pregnancy, create a journal to document any symptoms of GDM you experience. Share this information with your doctor at your next appointment. If symptoms are disruptive or frequent, you may want to contact your doctor between appointments for advice. In particular, be on the lookout for:  Unusual thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Nausea Blurred vision Frequent vaginal, bladder, or skin infections Many of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes are the same as the risk factors for GDM. If 2 or more of the risk factors are true for you, ask your doctor for a diabetes screening at your first prenatal appointment. If you currently have impaired glucose intolerance, your doctor may automatically order screening.  You can take a type 2 diabetes risk test online at http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/diabetes-risk-test/. A non-fasting glucose level of >200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l) may result in a diagnosis in diabetes, provided a similar level is shown the day after your first test. If you show diabetic symptoms during the first trimester, you likely don't have GDM, but type 2 diabetes. Careful monitoring of your condition is essential to ensure you give birth to a healthy baby. Even if you didn't have glucose levels consistent with diabetes at the beginning of your pregnancy, your doctor will likely screen for GDM once you are further along. Most doctors will screen all women at this point in pregnancy because the risk factors are so common.  If you had any of the risk factors associated with GDM and your doctor doesn't order GDM testing, request it specifically.  If you've told your doctor about GDM symptoms you've been experiencing, they may also test for sugar in your urine, another symptom of GDM.

SUMMARY: Evaluate the risk factors for GDM. Document and analyze any symptoms of GDM. Get a pre-screening for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes if you are at risk. Have GDM testing at 24 to 28 weeks gestation.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The simplest and most reliable way to avoid a speeding ticket is to drive within the speed limit. Driving cautiously and adhering to the law is both a sound way to avoid tickets and an exercise in public safety; speeding is recognized as a major contributing force in the quantity and severity of automobile crashes. Making the choice not to speed means being mindful and adjusting your driving habits accordingly. It is difficult to accurately “feel” what speed you are going at in most modern cars; this is especially true when switching from a high speed road to a lower speed one. To get a real sense of how fast you’re going and to keep yourself from speeding, check your speedometer regularly, especially when switching between speed zones. Doing this might also improve your ability to gauge your speed over time by providing an accurate representation. While it might be your intention to avoid speeding, there are certain triggers on the road that may cause you to accelerate. Isolating these triggers in advance and preparing for them can help you prevent an erratic reaction when they do come about. Some potential triggers are:  being tailgated  overtaking other cars  keeping up with traffic Defensive driving means being prepared and driving safely to avoid accidents at the hand of other people’s bad driving. Defensive driving classes are available online and in person, and are often sought after by employers with employees who drive a passenger size company car for their work; when company drivers are involved in a crash, company insurance rates skyrocket, so this precaution is worthwhile. Some lessons from the courses that may help you be a more cautious driver are:  Prioritize safety when driving. Prepare for the worst with regard to other drivers. Be aware of your surroundings. Cut out distractions. To be as cautious as possible about avoiding a speeding ticket, steer clear speed traps- areas with lower speed limits where police set up with the sole purpose of catching speeding drivers. Ask around for places others have noted as police hot-spots, and keep your eyes peeled for police cars. Look into phone apps that give warnings about nearby speed traps and cameras.

SUMMARY: Commit to driving the speed limit. Check your speedometer regularly. Recognize your speeding triggers. Take a defensive driving course. Keep track of speed traps.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The blade should have sharp, scalloped edges, which are ideal for slicing a loaf of bread without flattening it. A longer blade will grant you greater versatility for slicing larger loaves of bread. Ideally, your blade should be between 9-10 inches (22-25 cm) long. Sharpening serrated blades is a laborious, expensive process, so it’s best to replace your bread knives every few years rather than attempt to maintain a single blade. You can find high quality bread knives online or in home and cooking supply stores between $20-30. In order to get the best use out of your bread knife, it's recommended that you replace your knife every few years in order to ensure that your blade is still sharp and versatile.

SUMMARY: Buy a serrated knife. Opt for a longer blade. Choose an inexpensive bread knife. Replace your bread knife about once every five years.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Apply your regular foundation or concealer on top of your lips. Use a blending brush or sponge to blend away any harsh lines, particularly along your lip line. Build on more product and blend as needed until your natural lip line is concealed. While natural lip plumpers and products can both make your lips fuller and healthier, there is a limit to how much they can do. If your lips are particularly thin or if you are looking for a more dramatic change, using foundation or concealer to hide your natural lip line allows you to create a new, larger lip line. Pick a lip liner pencil that is 1 to 2 shades darker than your natural lip color Use the pencil to draw fuller lips by following the outside rim of your lips (rather than the inside or right on top). Fill in your lips with the pencil, or with a lipstick in exactly the same color.  Using a lip liner that is just 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural color will make it appear natural while allowing you to cover up your natural lip line. Filling in your lips with the same color as the liner will keep your makeup looking seamless and natural. Using your finger or a small brush, apply a light and bright highlighter to the upper middle of your lips, right where your lips make a little dip (also called the Cupid’s bow). The highlighter will make your lips look fuller by reflecting light. When shopping for lipstick, select colors that are lighter than your lips or no more than two shades darker than your normal lip color. In general, light and glossy lip colors tend to make your lips look fuller, while dark, matte lip colors can make your lips appear smaller. If you want to define your lips with a darker liner but still make them look full, try filling in with a lipstick or gloss that is slightly lighter than your liner (no more than 1 to 2 shades lighter).

SUMMARY:
Use foundation or concealer to create a larger base. Draw lip liner on the outside rim of your lips. Add highlighter on your Cupid’s bow to reflect light. Choose light and glossy lipsticks.