Failed 1 hour glucose test!

[babyfeva]

So, my results for the 1 hour glucose test was 169 Now i have to do a 3 hour test next Thursday. Anyone had this experience and passed the second time around? Also they want me to do a 150g carb diet for 3 days straight before the test.

 

[djbutton01]

I failed the 1 hour test as well. My number was 173. I had to go back and do a 2 hour test which I passed (barely). You can easily manipulate the test if you diet like that. I didn't do anything different because I wanted an accurate number of how I have been eating etc. I would hate to go on a low carb diet for the test and then go back to normal eating patterns after the test and cause damage to my lo or myself. Now, that I have an accurate picture of what my blood sugar is doing, I am making a few changes. One is Reglan. My doctor prescribed it for me. I had bad ms and all I could keep down was carbs. I normally stick with meats and veggies but since getting pregnant that stuff comes back up. since the medication, I have been able to keep the better for me foods down.

 

[Seity]

I failed the 1 hour test last pregnancy and passed the 3 hour one. I have no idea what my #'s were for the 1 hour though. I didn't change my diet for the 3 hour one, but I wasn't asked to either.

 

[MindUtopia]

I would do some research into these sorts of tests to help you decide what you want to do depending on what your next results come back as. I was just reading last night about them, and apparently they can be incredibly inaccurate. Many people fail one and pass the next one because they just aren't precise. If you don't have any obvious symptoms for GD or a history of GD, you probably don't need to worry. Personally, I think I'm going to just decline the test altogether. There's really nothing you do if you do test positive other than watch what you eat (which you should be doing anyway). They might want to induce if complications develop (but they would if those complications developed even without the test too). Good luck though! Hopefully the GTT comes back okay for you!

 

[sevenofnine]

I would do some research into these sorts of tests to help you decide what you want to do depending on what your next results come back as. I was just reading last night about them, and apparently they can be incredibly inaccurate. Many people fail one and pass the next one because they just aren't precise. If you don't have any obvious symptoms for GD or a history of GD, you probably don't need to worry. Personally, I think I'm going to just decline the test altogether. There's really nothing you do if you do test positive other than watch what you eat (which you should be doing anyway). They might want to induce if complications develop (but they would if those complications developed even without the test too). Good luck though! Hopefully the GTT comes back okay for you!

I'm probably going to decline it as well. I don't really eat much sugar anyway (I never craved sweets before pregnancy, and it's stayed the same). Besides, the doctor tests my urine every time I come, and apparently can tell some signs from that, but mine has been a-ok!

 

[Mom To 2]

My friend recently failed hers but passed the second one. I'm pretty sure she didnt change her eating before the second one though.

 

[Mum0709]

I've been thinking about this and reading up on it and I'll be declining it... I have 2 daughters already and I never had to do these tests when pregnant with them so whats changed now?!?? Plus I'm no good with blood tests anyway (I pass out and fit leaving me in a daze for most of the day - can't be doing with that when no doubt I'll pass it anyhoo)

 

[princesspreg]

I will do it and only because of the history I have with both sides of my parents.

 

[Leinzlove]

I think you'll pass the second time around. If not GD can be monitored and controlled.

 

[daisy72]

I'm probably going to decline it as well. I don't really eat much sugar anyway (I never craved sweets before pregnancy, and it's stayed the same). Besides, the doctor tests my urine every time I come, and apparently can tell some signs from that, but mine has been a-ok!

Being diagnosed with GD, I have to say that a) if a person has GD, just not eating sugar won't help. Just eating a bagel can cause blood glucose rise to levels dangerous for the baby; b) lack of glucose in urine doesn't mean anything; I have never had it, neither in my prevous, nor in this pregnancy; btw in pregnancy sometimes absolutely healthy women can have some sugar in their urine.

I mean, pregnancy isn't easy anyway, and we go through so many tests, why to skip this one?

 

[daisy72]

There's really nothing you do if you do test positive other than watch what you eat (which you should be doing anyway). They might want to induce if complications develop (but they would if those complications developed even without the test too).

I am sorry but this is not true. Knowing about your GD and heaving it treated makes a huge difference. There is a very specific diet and medication to help if needed. If under control, there will be no complications, full term pregnacy and no problems with baby weight or blood sugar levels (from my personal experience).

 

[justmeinlove]

Yes, I'll be doing my gtt at 28 weeks even though I hate needles, because if you are developing gestational diabetes, it's absolutely something that you want treated. As said by previous poster it's not just about avoiding sugar.

Op, good luck with second test. Definitely do it, and don't worry if you don't pass, at least then they'll treat you, and it should clear up after birth afaik.

 

[KatieB]

I agree with daisy72 and for all those reasons I'd definitely take it. I was diagnosed with GD in my last pregnancy at 27 weeks, was on metformin to control blood sugar from 29 weeks. It disappeared after having Louis, as it most often does. This time round I was offered to just start monitoring my blood sugars from 16 weeks which I did and since last week have been on metformin to control my fasting level, all my other numbers are perfect (for the moment anyway). Good luck for the test if you do decide to go ahead with it xx

 

[New2Bumps]

I would do some research into these sorts of tests to help you decide what you want to do depending on what your next results come back as. I was just reading last night about them, and apparently they can be incredibly inaccurate. Many people fail one and pass the next one because they just aren't precise. If you don't have any obvious symptoms for GD or a history of GD, you probably don't need to worry. Personally, I think I'm going to just decline the test altogether. There's really nothing you do if you do test positive other than watch what you eat (which you should be doing anyway). They might want to induce if complications develop (but they would if those complications developed even without the test too). Good luck though! Hopefully the GTT comes back okay for you!

Yep these are my thoughts too. I've just done the first blood test and will do the next but won't be doing any glucose testing just because I've 'failed' one blood test. I'm only being tested because my bmi is 30 and bmi is crap anyway! I had no complications with diabetes during my last pregnancy and my bmi was 30 then also, I've only but on 6lbs, I'm keeping an eye on carbs and sugar in my diet and I'll continue to have the blood test screening.

 

[sevenofnine]

I'm probably going to decline it as well. I don't really eat much sugar anyway (I never craved sweets before pregnancy, and it's stayed the same). Besides, the doctor tests my urine every time I come, and apparently can tell some signs from that, but mine has been a-ok!

Being diagnosed with GD, I have to say that a) if a person has GD, just not eating sugar won't help. Just eating a bagel can cause blood glucose rise to levels dangerous for the baby; b) lack of glucose in urine doesn't mean anything; I have never had it, neither in my prevous, nor in this pregnancy; btw in pregnancy sometimes absolutely healthy women can have some sugar in their urine.

I mean, pregnancy isn't easy anyway, and we go through so many tests, why to skip this one?

My doctor was very supportive of my decision. She said that there are other ways to test as well, that are less invasive and more accurate than than the glucose test, which has a fairly high false positive result. (Such as testing blood sugar for a week after meals, which I'd much rather do, as it's less invasive.)

 

[babyfeva]

Thanks for everybody's input. I will be taking the 3 hour test on Thursday. Wish me luck!

 

[daisy72]

Thanks for everybody's input. I will be taking the 3 hour test on Thursday. Wish me luck!

Good luck!!

 

[daisy72]

My doctor was very supportive of my decision. She said that there are other ways to test as well, that are less invasive and more accurate than than the glucose test, which has a fairly high false positive result. (Such as testing blood sugar for a week after meals, which I'd much rather do, as it's less invasive.)

I agree that measuring BS for a week is more accurate, but less invasive? In gtt they draw blood four times, in this method you need to prick your finger 4x7=28 times (you need fasting levels+after 3 meals). As to the amount of sugar in the test drink, it only feels so sweet, but in fact it is equal to a piece of cheesecake or less, so no danger at all. Also, not everybody has a meter and strips to measure sugar at home, and most insurance companies will not cover them without a confirmed diagnosis. Unfortunately

 

[sevenofnine]

My doctor was very supportive of my decision. She said that there are other ways to test as well, that are less invasive and more accurate than than the glucose test, which has a fairly high false positive result. (Such as testing blood sugar for a week after meals, which I'd much rather do, as it's less invasive.)

I agree that measuring BS for a week is more accurate, but less invasive? In gtt they draw blood four times, in this method you need to prick your finger 4x7=28 times (you need fasting levels+after 3 meals). As to the amount of sugar in the test drink, it only feels so sweet, but in fact it is equal to a piece of cheesecake or less, so no danger at all. Also, not everybody has a meter and strips to measure sugar at home, and most insurance companies will not cover them without a confirmed diagnosis. Unfortunately

My doctor doesn't even do the one hour test, because she said it is too inaccurate. So in my case, I find the 3 hour test more invasive. (Fasting for a day, plus the drink, plus staying for 3 hours; If I fast for more than a four or five hours, I start gagging and will throw up... so that would NOT work for me. I wouldn't make it to the doctor! I was always gaggy when I was hungry pre-pregnancy, but now it's worse.) In that case, I'd rather prick my finger after every meal. So I guess less invasive really isn't the right term... it just would fit me better?

She gave me a printed list of risk factors, and said it was my decision if I felt I needed the test, because I hit none of them.

It reads that the risk factors are:

* A previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes or prediabetes
* A family history of diabetes
* Maternal age (under 25 is considered low-risk)
* Having an ethnic background
* Having a BMI over 25 (pre-pregnancy)
* Previous poor obstetric history

It's funny how it seems doctors are so different depending on where you go. If it weren't for this thread, I would have never known it was considered a "necessary" test. (She seemed to be steering me to not take the test.)

I'll do some more research on gestational diabetes and go from there.

 

[daisy72]

Oh, no, you dont have to fast for a day, just overnight, ten hours. But the process of drinking... Disgusting, I admit
I had one risk factor, but an important one, family history.