PLEASE, PLEASE HELP...Here's My Diabetes Results

[westbrja]

Ok Ladies,
I'm a bit concerned abt my 1 hour glucose test that I had done on Tuesday after fasting for 13 hours prior. I was able to get my results from the lab and the number was 139. Now the standard says anything over 130 represents 90% of women with GDM, but the ADA recommends another test at 140.
So why hasn't my docs office called me? I was clearly over 130 and almost 140. I called and asked the secretary and she looked at my results and said they were normal...(no offense to anyone) but she's a secretary. Is she qualified to tell me if mine and my baby's health is at risk? Could someone please offer some reassurance? I know this is nothing to mess with. Could I possibly have GD? Am I worrying for nothing?

 

[plumplump]

I have been led to believe that 139 can indicate a pre-diabetic state, I reckon that you should make an appointment with your doctor/midwife to discuss your results. However what I would say is that before the secretary gives you the results they need to be signed off by a consultant, who generally add a note. If the person who looked at your results were worried then they would likely have added a note to this effect. Saying that I would think that a result of 139 would warrent a fasting blood sugar test. Hope you get this resolved hun. xx

 

[westbrja]

Thanks plumplump! I was thinking the same thing. I'm on every 2 week visits now so at least it won't be long before I can see the doc. That secretary is more like his bodyguard. She intercepts every call and determines whether the MW or doc should be notified. I never really cared for her.

Anyone else bump?

 

[JayeD]

With GTT results, you will generally find out within 24-48 hours. Since your test was on a Thursday, you could find out Monday. If you don't hear back from them on Monday, call and make an appointment on Tuesday.

Where I live, I was told that if your results are normal and there is nothing to worry about, then they won't call you.

I also had my GTT done on Thursday and I haven't heard anything yet either, but I'm not too worried.

 

[PrayinForBaby]

I have GD but my fasting results on the 1 hr @ 9 weeks pregnant was 176. I've been insulin dependant since 11 weeks. If you are concerned I would call and speak with your Dr personally. Or just show up. But IMO, 139 is a little high, but not high enough to warrant a GD diagnoses. (Then again, I'm not a dr.) My SIL had a result of 137 and she thinks she is dying, so try not to worry about it too much.

 

[westbrja]

Well I went to my appt on Monday and my doc didn't seem concerned. They said if it had hit 140 then I would have had the 3 hour gtt . I'm also measuring 3 weeks bigger and I know my dates are correct since I was charting.

 

[Sweetie]

Where I live, I was told that if your results are normal and there is nothing to worry about, then they won't call you.

Found it funny that you said that... I used to live in BC (still kinda do) and I lived by that motto for the longest time. When I came out here and did my first ever preg test they said the results would be in the next day (blood test) so I waited and waited and waited for a call that never came... end of the second day I called just to be told that I should have called the day before! I was shocked as that is a HUGE no no in BC

 

[Tiff]

I'd definitely call. Another Mom on here had borderline (I think?) results and her doctor told her she was fine. She still felt like she did so she ended up borrowing a glucose monitor from a relative and her sugars were very high, and she did in fact have GD.

Goes to show, should always trust your gut.