Glucose Tolerance Test. Pregnant women can develop a condition known as Gestational Diabetes (diabetes brought on by pregnancy) which can pose a risk to both mother and baby. A glucose tolerance test is a common type of testing for potential gestational diabetes.
The honeycrisp apple is a late-season apple grown in many parts of the world that is praised for its consistently crunchy, sweet texture. Though common today in most markets, the honeycrisp is a relatively new variety.
Apples on the sunny side, usually the southern side, of the tree ripen first. How to know when apples are ripe: Days from bloom: The most accurate method is to count the number of days since the tree bloomed in the Spring. Each variety of apple has a specific number of days to reach it's optimum ripeness.