Glucose Test - Page 2

Ladylisle · Feb 16th, 2012, 18:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrsctobe

I;m guessing if you were getting it you would be told in advance and by now?

Yes what i thought too, but my midwife had mentioned it at 16 weeks. I dont know will just wait and see i guess, if i was as you said i would of thought i'd of heard by now. Anyway thanks for the responses x

Arisa · Feb 16th, 2012, 20:53 PM

I have a family history of diabetes and a high BMI but my midwife has not said anything about it, however I will ask for one because those things alone are usually why glucose tests are performed

Babbabe · Feb 16th, 2012, 21:28 PM

In Australia it is standard, I got a referrel last time I saw my Dr, I will be doing it a 26 weeks

ty12wes06 · Feb 16th, 2012, 21:38 PM

In the US it's standard for everyone regardless of family history! It will happen between 26 and 32 weeks! You do not have to have any risk factors to get it....you could be 24 and in perfect health and still get gestational diabetes! I think dr.s don't say anything cause it's really not a big deal...just another blood test like you've had in the past....really no different other than you drink stuff before!

thatONEgirlK · Feb 17th, 2012, 00:13 AM

I have to take mine in two weeks

chrislo4 · Feb 17th, 2012, 02:14 AM

Reasons for having GTT -

Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or above.

You have previously given birth to a large baby weighing 4.5kg (9.9 lb) or more.

You have had gestational diabetes before.

You have a parent, sibling or child with diabetes.

You have a family origin with a higher prevalence of diabetes, for example, if you're of South Asian, Middle Eastern or African-Caribbean descent.

Dreambaby69 · Feb 17th, 2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chrislo4

Reasons for having GTT -

Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or above.

You have previously given birth to a large baby weighing 4.5kg (9.9 lb) or more.

You have had gestational diabetes before.

You have a parent, sibling or child with diabetes.

You have a family origin with a higher prevalence of diabetes, for example, if you're of South Asian, Middle Eastern or African-Caribbean descent.

Oh yea i see now. Mine is because of my mum having diabetes and not my weight or anything else. Just waiting for the result now.

laura8879 · Feb 17th, 2012, 08:06 AM

mine was arranged when i went for my booking appointment at the hospital, it was arranged for 26 weeks. i was told they would be sending a letter out but haven't had anything yet. my test will be at the hospital because the information booklet i have says that i will not be allowed to walk around and will have to remain lying down/seated for the two hours

BERDC99 · Feb 17th, 2012, 08:49 AM

I doctor gives it at your first prenatal visit. I was tested at 4 weeks and 6 days.

feeble · Feb 17th, 2012, 08:58 AM

I declined mine, seems like an awful thing to go through when pregnant, not eating for so long and they do check your wee every time for signs of gestational diabetes x

Feb 16th, 2012, 20:53 PM	#12
Arisa Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Back in New Zealand Posts: 2,577	I have a family history of diabetes and a high BMI but my midwife has not said anything about it, however I will ask for one because those things alone are usually why glucose tests are performed

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Feb 16th, 2012, 21:28 PM	#13
Babbabe Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 207	In Australia it is standard, I got a referrel last time I saw my Dr, I will be doing it a 26 weeks

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Feb 16th, 2012, 21:38 PM	#14
ty12wes06 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 31	In the US it's standard for everyone regardless of family history! It will happen between 26 and 32 weeks! You do not have to have any risk factors to get it....you could be 24 and in perfect health and still get gestational diabetes! I think dr.s don't say anything cause it's really not a big deal...just another blood test like you've had in the past....really no different other than you drink stuff before!

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Feb 17th, 2012, 00:13 AM	#15
thatONEgirlK Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oxnard, Ca Posts: 35	I have to take mine in two weeks

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Feb 17th, 2012, 02:14 AM	#16
chrislo4 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,812	Reasons for having GTT - Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or above. You have previously given birth to a large baby weighing 4.5kg (9.9 lb) or more. You have had gestational diabetes before. You have a parent, sibling or child with diabetes. You have a family origin with a higher prevalence of diabetes, for example, if you're of South Asian, Middle Eastern or African-Caribbean descent.

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Feb 17th, 2012, 08:06 AM	#18
laura8879 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 102	mine was arranged when i went for my booking appointment at the hospital, it was arranged for 26 weeks. i was told they would be sending a letter out but haven't had anything yet. my test will be at the hospital because the information booklet i have says that i will not be allowed to walk around and will have to remain lying down/seated for the two hours

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Feb 17th, 2012, 08:49 AM	#19
BERDC99 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 897	I doctor gives it at your first prenatal visit. I was tested at 4 weeks and 6 days.

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Feb 17th, 2012, 08:58 AM	#20
feeble Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,472	I declined mine, seems like an awful thing to go through when pregnant, not eating for so long and they do check your wee every time for signs of gestational diabetes x

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