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Old Feb 16th, 2012, 18:12 PM   #11
Ladylisle
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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


 
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Old Feb 16th, 2012, 20:53 PM   #12
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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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Old Feb 16th, 2012, 21:28 PM   #13
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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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Old Feb 16th, 2012, 21:38 PM   #14
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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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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 00:13 AM   #15
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I have to take mine in two weeks


 
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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 02:14 AM   #16
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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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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 07:08 AM   #17
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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.


 
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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 08:06 AM   #18
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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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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 08:49 AM   #19
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I doctor gives it at your first prenatal visit. I was tested at 4 weeks and 6 days.


 
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Old Feb 17th, 2012, 08:58 AM   #20
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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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