Gestational Diabetes Test
Gestational Diabetes Test questions and answers
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Q: Can eating before the 3 hour gestational diabetes test cause my blood sugar to be high enough for me to fail?
I failed my 1 hour gestational diabetes test last friday. My level was 146 which isn't extremely high but high enough they recommended I take the three hour test. I was told that I have to fast the whole morning before the test which concerns me because I become extremely ill when I dont eat. If I eat that morning or drink a caffinated drink will it make me fail the test?
A: YES!!!!!!!!! Please don't eat. This is a test for you and your child's health.
Q: If I eat before my 3 hour gestational diabetes test will it make me fail?
I failed my one hour gestational diabetes test only with a 146 which isn't that bad but enough that my OBGYN wants me to take the 3 hour test. I was told that the three hour test is a fasting test but the problem is I get really sick if I dont eat when my body says I'm hungry. If I eat before I go in for my test will it make my blood sugar levels come out high? Thank you for your help.
A: Yes. You MUST fast before the test to get an accurate result. If it makes you nauseous, you'll just have to deal with it that day, unfortunately. Good luck.
Q: Any of you fail the first Gestational Diabetes test but pass the second?
So I'm 29 weeks and was informed that I failed my first Gestational Diabetes test (the one where you don't have to fast). My level was 139. Now I have to do the 3 hour test and I was just wondering if there was anyone who failed the first test but passed the second? And what were your levels, if you remember?
Thanks so much!
A: Yes, I failed the first test with a result in the 170s and I passed the second test.
Q: 30 weeks pregnant and having 3 hour gestational diabetes test tomorrow?
What all should I expect? I had the one hour one and failed it, so now i have the wonderful three hour test to do. And I can't eat or drink ANYTHING after 12 tonight.
Also I am having my regular appointment tomorrow to. At 30 weeks what should I expect.
Also last thing, if I do have the gestational diabetes test will they do another ultrasound and everything. I know they told me they will do one around 34-36 weeks ( i believe) but what about if I have gestational diabetes. And if i do have it what will have to do then
A: Take a book with you. The GTTs are SO boring.
30 week appointment: check weight, blood pressure, often test urine, measure fundal height.
If you do have GD, they should send you to a dietician who specializes in GD, and also send you to a GD specialist who will monitor your glucose levels and decide if you need insulin or not.
The first step is to modify your diet into a diabetic diet, and then to test your blood sugar levels with a home tester. This involves pricking your finger and testing a tiny amount of blood. If your sugars stay within the recommended range with diet changes alone, then you will just continue like this for the rest of the pregnancy.
If your sugars keep getting too high even with the diet, then you may be moved onto insulin. Your blood sugar levels still need to be monitored.
There's a lot of info that you have to take in if you're diabetic, it can be stressful and overwhelming. And a lot of women blame themselves. It's not your fault, it's just something that happens because of the hormones. Just do your best to manage it. :)
They shouldn't need to scan you just because of a positive GTT, and the scan at 34 weeks should give a good indication of whether or not the baby is 'too big.' They may scan you again as you get closer to your D.D.
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/Living-with-Diabetes/Gestational-Diabetes/
Q: What if I didn't take the gestational diabetes test?
I was supposed to go have my blood work done for the gestational diabetes test between now and my last appointment. They gave me the lab slip and I just never went. I have an appointment this week and now I'm not sure what to do? Does EVERYONE need this done? I think I am having a completely normal pregnancy. I'm 29 weeks pregnant and this is my 2nd baby.
A: If you missed the window of time that they like to do the test with the horrible orange stuff that you drink, then they'll have blood drawn. No big deal, but you really should have it done.
Q: how long do you have to fast for the 3 hour gestational diabetes test ?
how long do you have to fast for the 3 hour gestational diabetes test ? Is 6 hours long enough I had it with my last pregnancy and show all signs of it . Extreme thirst and hunger I'm always hungrey so I'm wondering when the last time I should eat something ?
THANKS
A: Im confused! I was never told to fast? Should I? I was just told to drink the drink and do it according to the paper they gave me which only speaks of times. I will be going on the 1st to do the test and My Dr already gave me the drink so I'll be ready. Whats all this about fasting????
Q: If I eat a couple crackers before my gestational diabetes test, will that mess it up?
I'm taking the gestational diabetes test today for my baby and I wasn't allowed to eat anything for 12 hours before the test and I can't eat anything until after they've taken blood 3 times in 3 hours, so I won't get to eat a thing until 1:30 this afternoon! That's 16 hours without food and I'm starving already! Seriously, if i nibble a couple Ritz crackers, will that mess up the test results? I can't take it anymore!
A: Yes, you're not supposed to eat anything at all because food will affect your blood sugar level.
I know it stinks. I got so hungry and weak and ill feeling the morning of my test because of going without food that long. I had a snack in my purse, though, that I scarfed down as soon as the test was done!
It is just something you have to go through, unfortunately. Hang in there!
Q: Gestational Diabetes test? When did you have yours and did you have to fast?
I'm having a Gest. Diabetes test done at 24 1/2 weeks. I wanted to find out if this is a normal time to get tested and if I need to fast before. My doctor is away and can't ask him.
A: There are a couple of different tests that doctors use. One is a glucose tolerance test, one is a fasting glucose tolerance test. So you will have to get instructions from the lab if your doctor didn't leave you clear directions. If it's fasting, that generally means 12 hours prior to the test (you can still have water). But some of the one hour tests are not fasting, so make sure you get that info from your health providers.
Q: Is my doctor not going to do the gestational diabetes test?
I will be 27 weeks when i have my next dr. appointment and i still haven't had the glucose screen for gestational diabetes..i thought all doctors did it between week 24-28, but my doctor didn't say anything about it at my last appointment. Do they tell you in advance or do they just do it at your appointment? Are you not suppose to eat or drink anything so many hours before doing it?
A: Looks like your doctor forgot about it (which is not very responsible of him or her.) Yes, you are supposed to fast (no food or drink before this test, which will take about an hour.)
I was so upset when my ob forgot about it, too. I switched to someone else because I no longer trusted her, (there were some other small things that bothered me as well, but for a test that important, I felt she put herself over my limit.)
What I ended up doing was calling the doctor's office and reminding them about the screening and they added it into my appointment, but this was something the ob should have done with out me asking - it's thier job!
Call the office, luv. Good luck and congratulations!
Q: Im 18. Me and my bf have no diabetes in our backgrounds so why am i taking the gestational diabetes test?
Just wondering because i was looking the test up on the internet and it said that you dont have to have it unless your over 25, and have a medical history in your family for any kind of diabetes and we dont? He also said i have to get blood taken before i take the sugar drink and after and on the internet it says different... it says you just have to get blood taken after... So im a little confused at this point... Help!
A: Just get the test done, it never hurts to be 100% safe! But yeas they take your blood before and after. Don't listen to what the internet says. Good luck!
Q: How did you feel during your three hour gestational diabetes test?
Did you turn out to have GD or not? I had mine test today and the first hour and half after I drank the liquid I felt like crap - dizzy, nauseus and miserable. Does it mean my body couldn't deal with that glucose? I won't have results untill Thursday and I am really freaked out about this whole thing.
A: I felt the same way! I thought I was going to faint but my results came back just fine.
Q: How long do I need to fast before the 3 hour gestational diabetes test?
I failed the one hour test, and am taking the 3 hour test at 8:30am tommorrow. The doctor mentioned fasting, but I was still in bed and groggy when hubbie came in with the phone and I missed how long I was supposed to fast for.
I know it was 2 hours for the one hour test, but I think it is longer for the 3 hour test?
A: I was told by 10 pm the night before to stop eating, and the test was at 8 Am the folowing morning
Q: Is it normal to feel sick and dizzy during the 1-hour gestational diabetes test?
After I drank the gross drink, I felt very sick, as if I could pass out. Is this normal? Does this indicate I might fail the test?
A: Your feeling sick because
First of all you have to fast before you take the test, meaning you have nothing in your system then you drink this sugar drink. That's why you felt dizzy and sick. I felt the same way when I took I the test with all my 3 pregnancies and soon I'm going to feel the same way when I take the test with this pregnancy.
No that doesn't mean your going to fail the test.
Q: So i got my lab results from taking my gestational diabetes test and my results were elevated?
Now I have to have more lab work for three hours. It doesn't mean that I have gestational diabetes just yet... has anyone had elevated results the first time but came out not having GD...Please give me some good advice. Should I limit all my sugars now?
A: Actually 25% of women fail the one hour test. So trust me when I say you are completely not alone! I failed it, as did several of my friends. We all ended up passing the 3 hour test, and none of us had gestational diabetes issues.
I believe the statistics show that one 4% of the women who fail the 1 hour test actually fail the 3 hour test as well.... so chances are you should be fine.
Advice before your next test, is to eat well balanced meals for 3 days prior to taking the test. Make sure to eat both protein and carbs, as not having enough of either one of those can affect your blood sugar. You don't necessarily have to limit your sugar intake, but even if you don't have gestational diabetes, it's best not to be eating tons of sugar while you are pregnant anyways. I ate normal meals the days before my second test and everything ended up being just fine!
Most likely you will be fine too..... but just in case you do end up testing positive for gestational diabetes, know that most of the time it can be controlled by simple diet changes, it's rare that a case requires more drastic things such as taking insulin, etc.
Good luck and many blessings to you on a healthy pregnancy!!
Q: If you have had your gestational diabetes test please answer?
Did you have to fast for the test. Also tell me what exactly what happened the day of the test. Please describe. I thank you in advance for answering.
A: For the one hour test, do not fast. Have a balanced breakfast- try to avoid too many carbs. In other words, don't have a donut and coffee, instead have eggs and whole grain toast. I failed my one hour, and I think it was because I had too many carbs that morning. When you arrive you will be given a glucose drink that you must drink within five minutes. It is not delicious, but it is not that bad. You will be asked to wait one hour and then your blood will be drawn. Usually you won't get immediate results; your doctor will call you with the results.
If you fail, you will have to do the three hour test, and that does require that you fast. For that test, you will have your blood drawn when you arrive, and you'll be given another drink, with a higher concentration of glucose. Your blood will be drawn every hour for the next three hours. If you fail that test, you will probably be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and your doctor will review treatment with you. I passed my three hour test, fortunately.
ETA: My doctor specifically told me not to fast, she said it can cause a false result. And when I arrived at the outpatient lab they verified that I didn't fast.