I failed the 1 hour test and now have to do the 3 hour test. I failed by 5 points. The idea of drinking 100 grams of sugar is bringing back my disordered eating mindset after 6+ years of not having issues with it. I feel so alone with this issue. I am so happy to be pregnant (after infertility) and will do what I need to to make sure my son is healthy, but I am really stressed out about the 3 hour test. I tried finding people with similar experiences but cannot seem to find anything. The 50 grams of sugar did not make me super sick, but I KNOW the 100 grams will. I just wish if I HAVE to intake 100 grams of sugar, that it was actual food that I could enjoy, not just sugar syrup that will make me sick to my stomach. Plus 4 blood draws and sitting in a waiting room for 3 hours.
Hi! If you see this, can you tell me what ended up happening? I had to drink the 100mg to start with and failed my 1 hour screening (I came in at 137 and 135 is their cutoff.) I felt like garbage the whole rest of that day, I never had an ED but am sensitive to sugar and *rarely* eat anything over 50grams of sugar in a day. Usually I aim for a 35gram sugar/carb max. Anyway, I’m having the same concerns and am curious how things worked out in your case.
Same here. My provider ordered for me the 3 h glucose test, knowing that the result was in the range ( 137) means it's below 140 and that is still normal, but just because I had a big 1st baby ( around 9 pound but healthy, normal delivery). I am not the person who enjoys a lot sugary things, 100 grams makes me feel that it really can cause problem for me or my baby, because the baby will get that sugar and his body will have to produse more insuline too. I decided to refuse the test.
I love this video. When I was pregnant with baby #2 my gtt came back in the 200s. Fortunately my midwife allowed me to do the two weeks of diet and log my blood sugar levels. And my numbers where great! In the 75-95 range. I was able to have my baby at the birth center and I didn’t have to go on any medication. Yes it took dedication but I was more determined to have my little one out of the hospital. Now I’m pregnant with baby #3 and because of being diagnosed pre-diabetic I my husband and I choose to do a hospital birth but our doctor is very incredible. He is allowing me to do the cgm (continuous glucose monitor) instead of doing the gtt. ❤
I got a GD diagnosis this pregnancy (35 weeks currently), and I almost opted out of the GTT... but I did the one hour test and failed with 143. I chose at-home monitoring instead of the 3 hour GTT. My glucose numbers tend to be good (well under 140) unless I eat an unbalanced meal (which I was doing a lot of; I'd eat one component of a meal at a time rather than sitting down to a whole one at one time). I never thought GD could happen to me because I've managed my weight very well and I have no family history or risk factors or anything. But... it did happen to me. I'm just glad I can manage my diet and that the hospital has dieticians that help so I don't have to take medication. Thanks, Kira, for this video!
I have a family history of diabetes. I failed the one hour, passed the three hour in my second trimester, and one week before I was scheduled to re-take the 3 hour in my third trimester, I went into DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) doctors believed I had undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, which made no sense because how would I have passed the 3 hour test in my 2nd trimester? I honestly believe it was that test that pushed me over the edge and raised my sugar so dangerously high. I was starting to have liver damage my sugar was so high. I was put on insulin and had to see the MFM doc for my third trimester. Then after my baby was born, they wanted me to take a 2 hour glucose tolerance test but I am not sure I should. I think it would be better to monitor at home and focus on diet and exercise. I just hate that it seems like the doctors want to diagnose me with diabetes. After I had my baby my sugar was totally normal. I don’t want to drink a bucket load of sugar again when I can just have my A1c tested regularly.
It looks like it’s been a year, what did you do? Im curious cause I worried about being in a similar situation. Im taking the 3-hour test today, and I failed by 1 point the 1 hour test. It all just isn’t sitting right with me.
@@ciel0bleu23 I delivered a healthy baby who is now 2, and I get my A1c checked yearly. I would say if you feel uncomfortable definitely bring it up to your doctor. You do have the right to decline. I know if I ever had another baby, I would decline to take the GTT and request an A1C test.
@ciel0bleu23 how did it go? I also failed by 1 point and they are pushing the 3 hour on me but I am undecided if I want to take it 😢 thanks in advance
@@karinachavez2425 hey, so I passed the 3 hour test and it wasn’t as bad during the test. Sometimes they give you a room to sit in and you can read or talk on the phone with a friend. The only thing that was hard for me was the sugar crash once I got home. I have to take another sugar test as I get closer to 28 weeks, and I’m going to push for the 1 hour test over the 3 hour test. But if push comes to shove, I would do the 3 hour test again. I rather take precautions than to go untested I suppose. Goal is to deliver a healthy baby. Good luck on your test I know many ppl passed on their 3 hours over the 1 hour test.
I failed my 1 hour with a 132 and did 3 hour today, anxiously awaiting results but this video made me feel much better, thank you! I hated drinking all that sugar both times because I would never consume that much on a normal day pregnant or not and hate that my baby has had to process all of it. I wish medical would start with the 2 week monitoring if you don't already have a preexisting condition. If by chance I fail the 3 hour I'm going to request the 2 week monitoring before I do anything else. I'm at 28 weeks and just want baby here safely.
Me 137, and still believe it's normal ( Cause under 140) I had apple and crêpe for breakfast, so it's normal, I already sugar in my blood, and with the 50g it make sense. Ordering the 3h didn't make sense for me. I asked my provider she said it's above 134* where did she learn about this range????
They failed me at 136 and the office told me the cut off was 135. Failed by 1 point to their standards. The 140 was Labcorp’s range. So I’m doing the 3-hour test today, anxious.
I just don't understand what the point of a 1 hour test is ... it just seems like the 'middle man' and if monitoring our levels via strips can be a practical option why we aren't told to do just that for diagnostic purposes.
I didn't think much of it but i failed my glucose test on Monday and Thanksgiving 🦃 was on Thursday so I'd been eating heavy for good 3 days i was afraid but i feel a little more confident after watching this video. I scheduled my 3 hour test in two weeks and im going to eat healthier and drink plenty of water.
I'm taking mine in 4 hours and then I see this. Hopefully it doesn't mean I'll fail. .....(update): passed with a 133. Told to take Prilosec for my heartburn and magnesium for leg cramps
At 133, I would strongly consider nutritional counseling and at-home monitoring. In my practice, I recommend this for anything above 125 on the test. Check out the book real food for gestational diabetes (although you don't have the diagnosis) and this video here for more information ruclips.net/video/mTQ_iFfrJyU/видео.html
I was opting out of the GTT and chose monitoring instead. But if feel like I’m going to be cheating the system. Like you are going to eat the very best for that week. Protein at every meal , no sweets or simple carbs. Which will give me a possible false negative( if that makes sense). Only reason I was forgoing the GTT because sometimes by stomach acts up and I didn’t want to risk the drink making me not feel well. But I think the GTT is the direction I will start with now. Then go into monitoring if necessary. I will watch your other video on monitoring.
Hey Everyone. So, I Didn’t Even Get The Option Of A 1hr GTT. Dr Sent Me To Get The 2hr GTT First & From Fasting 87, 1 Hr 122 & 2 Hr 116. I Was About 13-14wks Around That Test. Was Recommended To Do It Again Around 25-28wks. I Ended Up With An Appointment For 26+3wks. I Honestly Didn’t Fast Well So I’m Guessing This Maybe A Reason I Failed This Time. From Fasting 100, 1 Hr 203 & 2 HR 182. A Couple Days Later Doctors Office Calls To Tell Me I Have Gestational Diabetes, All The Appointments I Need To Make & All Supplies I Needed To Get. So Here I Am Doing Glucose Monitoring While Waiting & Researching What To Expect At These Upcoming Appointments. 🥰🥰
Midwives around here will often do a combo of banana and orange juice for the glucose test. Would you consider that more accurate in relation to day to day life? Especially for people who don't even eat a lot of sugar.
I believe the only accurate way to get a picture of a client's day-to-day glucose levels is two weeks of home monitoring with a diet log. I have another video on that here: ruclips.net/video/mTQ_iFfrJyU/видео.html
I'm pretty annoyed with my ob, I failed the 1 hr test and only got a 148 and chose to do the glucose monitoring( i did almost pass out during the test) and he automatically diagnosed me with gestational diabetes 🙄 my numbers are usually well under 140 except for the random spike here and there so i have to monitor my glucose until i have this baby. I never even saw a dietician or anything. So I'm irritated lol
Failing the one hour doesn't mean you have diabetes but if you "failed" home monitoring guidelines than you would. Check out the book Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nicholes. It can help keep you low risk despite the diagnosis!
I was one point over and had a consult with a dietitian & diabetes specialist and was put on insulin for the rest of my pregnancy. I really don’t think I needed it at all. And was then also induced early Because of the "GD” and had horrible complications from being induced.
Is it normal for our # to be in the 130s, or does it mean anything by it being kind of close? I ate breakfast at 630am, took the drink at 845am, test was 133 at around 945am
I was 129 on my first check borderline bc fainting spells they did one more n I got 143 so they done scheduled the 3 hour test I was pre-diabitic going into this last pregnancy I only have 3 months left to this pregnancy I don't eat sugar n try the healthy food but I am ok so far I do have a genetic to get diabetes bc so many family members have them but I have people to talk to if I need the help my dad is a type 2 diabetic so if anything I know I can handle this
mine came 7.9 and limit is 7.8. i m im Canada n under midwifery care. but i had to went for 2 hrs of sugar test here and 3 blood draws. oug of 3, 2 were elevated by 0.1 point and one by 0.40 points. n i have to now check my blood glucose every day 4 times n inform Dietitian n all those things along with diet control. i m really upset as i have no help and having to handle a very demanding and string willed cling child. pls wish me luck. i have no history of diabetes neither my parents has.
I had my 1 hour glucose test done and was told even tho my level was 136 they wanted me to still do the three hour test. I'm considerably upset about this seeing as this is my fourth pregnancy and I have never failed (including this one) a glucose test. I feel a little bullied by this and chose to do the at home monitioring alternative. Do you have any advice or reason why I would be told I needed to do the 3 hour even tho I passed?
Sorry about that. At least you know you'll pass that 3hr one if you can't get them to change their minds. Mine was 133, 2 hours ago and the midwives said it was great. Last month I gained 10lbs, this month 2lbs. Idk if they would have done the same if I continued to gain that much.
I'm allergic to corn (the glucose in the drink) and so today I got three blood tests to get a "glucose day curve". At 9am, 11am, and 3pm. Hope that will give a good indication of gd!
Hey did you pass for the test at home? I'm opting for this and wondering what to expect. What are the readings they want? And how do you have to log? Does it have to be proven or just written
@@ABC-rg4li not sure… I got it through my midwife. Tests were in their lab. I couldn’t eat before the first blood draw, and then was allowed to eat normally for the 2nd and 3rd. Results were “normal”!
I just did the test today, my fasting, first, second and third hour were in the normal range but i crashed to 50 for the last blood draw. Havent heard from the doctor yet. I am overweight but have lost 20lbs and i have a healthy diet. I only eat up to 15g of sugar a day and not even every day. Im confused and not sure what to do now or what it even means... sigh.
Came back at 4 points above but my midwife thinks what I ate may have impacted it (I didn’t eat enough protein 3 hrs before my FreshTest drink). She wants me to redo the 1 hr
Would she allow you to do 2-weeks of home monitoring instead? I do not believe diabetes is a Yes or No. i prefer to look more closely if mama fails or even comes close to failing
@@CajunStork im doing that now… my pregnancy brain really got me messed up 🙃 I accidentally drank a coffee with sweetener before my retest. I’m worried because my stress levels have gone up the same weekend I found out I barely failed the retest due to my landlord wanting their home back. Some meals, my levels were 155, but it’s become more reasonable now with one uptick from me eating sushi and not realizing sushi has sugar added to the rice
Can vomiting increase the test results. I was dizzy and vomitted 10 minutes before giving blood samples. I failed the test. (149) 140 was the limit? Should i go for 3 hour or ask them to redo 1 hour?
They are not supposed to accept your results if you vomit. You may want to watch my other videos on alternative testing options if you can't keep down the 50g! Good luck
@@CajunStork What is the better option to test gestational diabetes if not able to keep glucose drink in for even 1 hour - go for 3 hour test after taking vomit medicine or check 4 times a day for 2 weeks at home?
I managed my blood sugar levels perfectly with diet and excercise. Had 4 values off in two weeks time as I was busy with some stuff.Now I am managing it well again with food and excercise. I am currently 35 weeks pregnant. Do I need medication ? My doctor is trying to put me on medication . Please advise how many off values in a week are fine?
No, definitely not. But if you are on medication to maintain your sugar levels then your provider will likely want to induce at 39 weeks. You’ll want to discuss this with them.
Hello if I passed the 3 hour test in my second trimester is it true I need to do another test in my 3rd trimester? I don’t feel I have it with baby #2 at all. I had it with my first baby and controlled it with diet and checking my glucose with a meter. My baby was 8.08 lbs at 41 weeks 1 day after induction. I feel like they want to keep testing me and I don’t want to
I failed the 1 hour test and now have to do the 3 hour test. I failed by 5 points. The idea of drinking 100 grams of sugar is bringing back my disordered eating mindset after 6+ years of not having issues with it. I feel so alone with this issue. I am so happy to be pregnant (after infertility) and will do what I need to to make sure my son is healthy, but I am really stressed out about the 3 hour test. I tried finding people with similar experiences but cannot seem to find anything. The 50 grams of sugar did not make me super sick, but I KNOW the 100 grams will. I just wish if I HAVE to intake 100 grams of sugar, that it was actual food that I could enjoy, not just sugar syrup that will make me sick to my stomach. Plus 4 blood draws and sitting in a waiting room for 3 hours.
Get a grip 🙄
I am feeling the same. People who never had ED issues can't really relate so ignore the negativity.
Hi! If you see this, can you tell me what ended up happening? I had to drink the 100mg to start with and failed my 1 hour screening (I came in at 137 and 135 is their cutoff.) I felt like garbage the whole rest of that day, I never had an ED but am sensitive to sugar and *rarely* eat anything over 50grams of sugar in a day. Usually I aim for a 35gram sugar/carb max. Anyway, I’m having the same concerns and am curious how things worked out in your case.
Same here. My provider ordered for me the 3 h glucose test, knowing that the result was in the range ( 137) means it's below 140 and that is still normal, but just because I had a big 1st baby ( around 9 pound but healthy, normal delivery). I am not the person who enjoys a lot sugary things, 100 grams makes me feel that it really can cause problem for me or my baby, because the baby will get that sugar and his body will have to produse more insuline too. I decided to refuse the test.
Weak ppl
I love this video. When I was pregnant with baby #2 my gtt came back in the 200s. Fortunately my midwife allowed me to do the two weeks of diet and log my blood sugar levels. And my numbers where great! In the 75-95 range. I was able to have my baby at the birth center and I didn’t have to go on any medication. Yes it took dedication but I was more determined to have my little one out of the hospital.
Now I’m pregnant with baby #3 and because of being diagnosed pre-diabetic I my husband and I choose to do a hospital birth but our doctor is very incredible. He is allowing me to do the cgm (continuous glucose monitor) instead of doing the gtt. ❤
I got a GD diagnosis this pregnancy (35 weeks currently), and I almost opted out of the GTT... but I did the one hour test and failed with 143. I chose at-home monitoring instead of the 3 hour GTT. My glucose numbers tend to be good (well under 140) unless I eat an unbalanced meal (which I was doing a lot of; I'd eat one component of a meal at a time rather than sitting down to a whole one at one time). I never thought GD could happen to me because I've managed my weight very well and I have no family history or risk factors or anything. But... it did happen to me. I'm just glad I can manage my diet and that the hospital has dieticians that help so I don't have to take medication. Thanks, Kira, for this video!
It has nothing to do with you or your history! It’s all the placenta! Super common. Wishing you well in the rest of your pregnancy!!
Update: fasting levels were 66 at my 3 hr to start. I passed w flying colors.
I failed my 1 hr at 160. Took my 3 hrs today. Waiting on results.
I have a family history of diabetes. I failed the one hour, passed the three hour in my second trimester, and one week before I was scheduled to re-take the 3 hour in my third trimester, I went into DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) doctors believed I had undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, which made no sense because how would I have passed the 3 hour test in my 2nd trimester? I honestly believe it was that test that pushed me over the edge and raised my sugar so dangerously high. I was starting to have liver damage my sugar was so high. I was put on insulin and had to see the MFM doc for my third trimester. Then after my baby was born, they wanted me to take a 2 hour glucose tolerance test but I am not sure I should. I think it would be better to monitor at home and focus on diet and exercise. I just hate that it seems like the doctors want to diagnose me with diabetes. After I had my baby my sugar was totally normal. I don’t want to drink a bucket load of sugar again when I can just have my A1c tested regularly.
This is so true. Sometimes we just know that we are managing it well at home but doctors make it worst by constant guilt trips when u see them.
It looks like it’s been a year, what did you do? Im curious cause I worried about being in a similar situation.
Im taking the 3-hour test today, and I failed by 1 point the 1 hour test.
It all just isn’t sitting right with me.
@@ciel0bleu23 I delivered a healthy baby who is now 2, and I get my A1c checked yearly. I would say if you feel uncomfortable definitely bring it up to your doctor. You do have the right to decline. I know if I ever had another baby, I would decline to take the GTT and request an A1C test.
@ciel0bleu23 how did it go? I also failed by 1 point and they are pushing the 3 hour on me but I am undecided if I want to take it 😢 thanks in advance
@@karinachavez2425 hey, so I passed the 3 hour test and it wasn’t as bad during the test. Sometimes they give you a room to sit in and you can read or talk on the phone with a friend. The only thing that was hard for me was the sugar crash once I got home.
I have to take another sugar test as I get closer to 28 weeks, and I’m going to push for the 1 hour test over the 3 hour test.
But if push comes to shove, I would do the 3 hour test again. I rather take precautions than to go untested I suppose. Goal is to deliver a healthy baby. Good luck on your test I know many ppl passed on their 3 hours over the 1 hour test.
I failed my 1 hour with a 132 and did 3 hour today, anxiously awaiting results but this video made me feel much better, thank you! I hated drinking all that sugar both times because I would never consume that much on a normal day pregnant or not and hate that my baby has had to process all of it. I wish medical would start with the 2 week monitoring if you don't already have a preexisting condition. If by chance I fail the 3 hour I'm going to request the 2 week monitoring before I do anything else. I'm at 28 weeks and just want baby here safely.
What was the cut off? Failing at 132 does not sound right
130 is good…under 140 after 2 hours is even good
Me 137, and still believe it's normal ( Cause under 140) I had apple and crêpe for breakfast, so it's normal, I already sugar in my blood, and with the 50g it make sense. Ordering the 3h didn't make sense for me. I asked my provider she said it's above 134* where did she learn about this range????
They failed me at 136 and the office told me the cut off was 135. Failed by 1 point to their standards.
The 140 was Labcorp’s range.
So I’m doing the 3-hour test today, anxious.
I just don't understand what the point of a 1 hour test is ... it just seems like the 'middle man' and if monitoring our levels via strips can be a practical option why we aren't told to do just that for diagnostic purposes.
I didn't think much of it but i failed my glucose test on Monday and Thanksgiving 🦃 was on Thursday so I'd been eating heavy for good 3 days i was afraid but i feel a little more confident after watching this video. I scheduled my 3 hour test in two weeks and im going to eat healthier and drink plenty of water.
It's so common to see failures of the one-hour this time of year.
@@CajunStork thank you so much 😘
Wow what great info!! Thanks for spreading this great advice!
I'm taking mine in 4 hours and then I see this. Hopefully it doesn't mean I'll fail. .....(update): passed with a 133. Told to take Prilosec for my heartburn and magnesium for leg cramps
At 133, I would strongly consider nutritional counseling and at-home monitoring. In my practice, I recommend this for anything above 125 on the test. Check out the book real food for gestational diabetes (although you don't have the diagnosis) and this video here for more information ruclips.net/video/mTQ_iFfrJyU/видео.html
I was opting out of the GTT and chose monitoring instead. But if feel like I’m going to be cheating the system. Like you are going to eat the very best for that week. Protein at every meal , no sweets or simple carbs. Which will give me a possible false negative( if that makes sense). Only reason I was forgoing the GTT because sometimes by stomach acts up and I didn’t want to risk the drink making me not feel well. But I think the GTT is the direction I will start with now. Then go into monitoring if necessary. I will watch your other video on monitoring.
I opted with Hemoglobin A1C testing instead, paired with 2 weeks on a continuous glucose monitor
Great choice
Hey Everyone.
So, I Didn’t Even Get The Option Of A 1hr GTT. Dr Sent Me To Get The 2hr GTT First & From Fasting 87, 1 Hr 122 & 2 Hr 116. I Was About 13-14wks Around That Test.
Was Recommended To Do It Again Around 25-28wks. I Ended Up With An Appointment For 26+3wks. I Honestly Didn’t Fast Well So I’m Guessing This Maybe A Reason I Failed This Time. From Fasting 100, 1 Hr 203 & 2 HR 182.
A Couple Days Later Doctors Office Calls To Tell Me I Have Gestational Diabetes, All The Appointments I Need To Make & All Supplies I Needed To Get. So Here I Am Doing Glucose Monitoring While Waiting & Researching What To Expect At These Upcoming Appointments. 🥰🥰
That’s is good to know because it is a risk but it still be a good outcome
Midwives around here will often do a combo of banana and orange juice for the glucose test. Would you consider that more accurate in relation to day to day life? Especially for people who don't even eat a lot of sugar.
I believe the only accurate way to get a picture of a client's day-to-day glucose levels is two weeks of home monitoring with a diet log. I have another video on that here: ruclips.net/video/mTQ_iFfrJyU/видео.html
Do you still have the video of how to monitor your glucose before you take the 3 hour test?
My GD screening is next Monday! 😬
I'm pretty annoyed with my ob, I failed the 1 hr test and only got a 148 and chose to do the glucose monitoring( i did almost pass out during the test) and he automatically diagnosed me with gestational diabetes 🙄 my numbers are usually well under 140 except for the random spike here and there so i have to monitor my glucose until i have this baby. I never even saw a dietician or anything. So I'm irritated lol
Failing the one hour doesn't mean you have diabetes but if you "failed" home monitoring guidelines than you would. Check out the book Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nicholes. It can help keep you low risk despite the diagnosis!
I was one point over and had a consult with a dietitian & diabetes specialist and was put on insulin for the rest of my pregnancy. I really don’t think I needed it at all. And was then also induced early Because of the "GD” and had horrible complications from being induced.
Oh no! Did they ask you to monitor your glucose levels at home first or did they jump straight into meds?!
Oh my gosh! So dumb!
Is it normal for our # to be in the 130s, or does it mean anything by it being kind of close? I ate breakfast at 630am, took the drink at 845am, test was 133 at around 945am
How do we set our selves up naturally to get the best results from the first test?
I was 129 on my first check borderline bc fainting spells they did one more n I got 143 so they done scheduled the 3 hour test I was pre-diabitic going into this last pregnancy I only have 3 months left to this pregnancy I don't eat sugar n try the healthy food but I am ok so far I do have a genetic to get diabetes bc so many family members have them but I have people to talk to if I need the help my dad is a type 2 diabetic so if anything I know I can handle this
I failed the 1 hr with over 200
mine came 7.9 and limit is 7.8. i m im Canada n under midwifery care. but i had to went for 2 hrs of sugar test here and 3 blood draws. oug of 3, 2 were elevated by 0.1 point and one by 0.40 points. n i have to now check my blood glucose every day 4 times n inform Dietitian n all those things along with diet control. i m really upset as i have no help and having to handle a very demanding and string willed cling child. pls wish me luck. i have no history of diabetes neither my parents has.
I had my 1 hour glucose test done and was told even tho my level was 136 they wanted me to still do the three hour test. I'm considerably upset about this seeing as this is my fourth pregnancy and I have never failed (including this one) a glucose test. I feel a little bullied by this and chose to do the at home monitioring alternative. Do you have any advice or reason why I would be told I needed to do the 3 hour even tho I passed?
Sorry about that. At least you know you'll pass that 3hr one if you can't get them to change their minds. Mine was 133, 2 hours ago and the midwives said it was great. Last month I gained 10lbs, this month 2lbs. Idk if they would have done the same if I continued to gain that much.
See my note below to Senora Solitaria. I'd recommend home monitoring as you suggested with a diet log if you aren't interested in a 3-hr GTT
@victoriapace2490 how did it go? I failed with 136 as well, and i feel upset about taking the 3 hour test. :/ did you end up being ok?
What about checking your A1C? There's some good evidence that shows it is a good predictor of GD.
Any thoughts on the 2 hr test that is used more commonly in other countries?
I wonder if stress can cause the glucose spike? I failed test by 4 pts and day before the test I cried almost an entire day.
Failed the 1 hr test at 10 weeks 😩
I'm allergic to corn (the glucose in the drink) and so today I got three blood tests to get a "glucose day curve". At 9am, 11am, and 3pm. Hope that will give a good indication of gd!
There is a more natural version called The Fresh Test! Ask your healthcare provider about that next time
Hey did you pass for the test at home? I'm opting for this and wondering what to expect. What are the readings they want? And how do you have to log? Does it have to be proven or just written
@@ABC-rg4li not sure… I got it through my midwife. Tests were in their lab. I couldn’t eat before the first blood draw, and then was allowed to eat normally for the 2nd and 3rd. Results were “normal”!
I just did the test today, my fasting, first, second and third hour were in the normal range but i crashed to 50 for the last blood draw. Havent heard from the doctor yet. I am overweight but have lost 20lbs and i have a healthy diet. I only eat up to 15g of sugar a day and not even every day. Im confused and not sure what to do now or what it even means... sigh.
Came back at 4 points above but my midwife thinks what I ate may have impacted it (I didn’t eat enough protein 3 hrs before my FreshTest drink). She wants me to redo the 1 hr
Would she allow you to do 2-weeks of home monitoring instead? I do not believe diabetes is a Yes or No. i prefer to look more closely if mama fails or even comes close to failing
@@CajunStork im doing that now… my pregnancy brain really got me messed up 🙃 I accidentally drank a coffee with sweetener before my retest. I’m worried because my stress levels have gone up the same weekend I found out I barely failed the retest due to my landlord wanting their home back. Some meals, my levels were 155, but it’s become more reasonable now with one uptick from me eating sushi and not realizing sushi has sugar added to the rice
Mine 161
I failed the 3 hour for .1
Can vomiting increase the test results. I was dizzy and vomitted 10 minutes before giving blood samples. I failed the test. (149) 140 was the limit? Should i go for 3 hour or ask them to redo 1 hour?
They are not supposed to accept your results if you vomit. You may want to watch my other videos on alternative testing options if you can't keep down the 50g! Good luck
@@CajunStork What is the better option to test gestational diabetes if not able to keep glucose drink in for even 1 hour - go for 3 hour test after taking vomit medicine or check 4 times a day for 2 weeks at home?
Have you had anyone monitor their own glucose for 2 weeks and fail?
I failed my 3 hour test 😵💫
Girl me too and I’m so confused as I eat just fine and exercise.
I managed my blood sugar levels perfectly with diet and excercise. Had 4 values off in two weeks time as I was busy with some stuff.Now I am managing it well again with food and excercise. I am currently 35 weeks pregnant. Do I need medication ? My doctor is trying to put me on medication . Please advise how many off values in a week are fine?
One hour test I came back at 153
I was 156. 😭 my home monitoring seems to be fine except the fasting is on the high end.
Does getting a diagnosis automatically mean you can no longer have a natural birth
No, definitely not. But if you are on medication to maintain your sugar levels then your provider will likely want to induce at 39 weeks. You’ll want to discuss this with them.
Hello if I passed the 3 hour test in my second trimester is it true I need to do another test in my 3rd trimester? I don’t feel I have it with baby #2 at all.
I had it with my first baby and controlled it with diet and checking my glucose with a meter. My baby was 8.08 lbs at 41 weeks 1 day after induction.
I feel like they want to keep testing me and I don’t want to
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