Can You Eat Before Going For A Gestational Diabetes Test?
I am blown away by the posts saying you shouldn't smoke before your gestational diabetes test. IF YOU'RE PREGNANT YOU SHOULDN'T BE SMOKING AT ALL PEOPLE!!!!!!! The one hour glucose test you really dont need to fast because it is not a fasting test. After you drink the glucola you should not have anything to eat or drink, no gum,candy or mints. you also should not go smoke. Cigerattes have glucose in them too. The three hour test you need to fast for 12-14 hours prior because that test is fasting the lab needs a base fasting glucose to compare the rest of the blood after you drink the glucola. With that test you should still have nothing in between the blood draws, even though the taste is very bad. My Dr. said to eat normal, just try to watch your sugar intake the day of the test. You are not supposed to fast. The idea of the test is to see how your body handles the sugar on your normal diet. If you fast, then it's like you are cheating the test. I would rather know for sure that my body is handling the foods I eat properly or if I need to change my diet. Wish me luck...I have my 1 hour test today! OKAY- so for the ONE HOUR glucose test, I definitely recommend fasting. I ate an hour before my one hour test, and my levels came back high. So, I was sent to take the three hour test (which SUCKS!!!! because you have to fast and THEN wait another 3 hours for the test, and you get stuck 3 times which really sucks). Well, my levels came back great that time-because I fasted. I told the nurses who did the three hour that I had not fasted for the one hour, and they said if I had fasted I probably wouldn't have had to do the three hour. So just to save yourself the trouble, I would fast before the first test! I wasn't told not to eat anything before my regular glucose test, so I Continue reading >>
Glucose Tolerance Test Instructions
This is a routine test that is performed between 24 and 28 weeks to screen for Gestational Diabetes. This test does not diagnose Diabetes, rather is an indicator to perform further testing if the initial one hour test is high. You cannot eat or drink 2 hours prior to your appointment time. (This includes water) You may refrigerate your drink, but do not drink over ice. The ice will water down the test, resulting in false results. Drink the Oral Glucose Tolerance Beverage within 5 minutes, 30 minutes prior to your appointment time. Your blood must be drawn at exactly one hour after you have completed the beverage. Notify the front desk upon arrival as to the time you finished your drink. Do not eat or drink until after your blood is drawn. Remember: You must drink the entire contents within 5 minutes. You will have a separate appointment for the lab prior to your routine prenatal visit. This is to ensure that your test is drawn at the proper time. Delay in drawing your blood for the Glucose Tolerance Test can negatively affect the results and you will have to repeat the test again. *Any questions please contact us through MyChart at www.mynovant.org or 704-316-2021 Continue reading >>
Glucose Screening Instructions
1 Hour Glucola Challenge ~ Please pick up your bottle of Glucola before the day of your test. Your blood will be drawn exactly 1 hour after you finish drinking the Glucola. Although the drink needs no refrigeration it seems to be tastier if it’s chilled. You may eat regularly during the day of your test, but please wait 1 hour after eating to drink the Glucola. DO NOT have anything to eat or drink, (except water) after you finish the drink, as doing so may alter the test results. Drink the entire bottle of Glucola within 5 minutes, and plan to finish drinking 45 minutes before you arrive at the office. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you have your blood drawn exactly 1 hour after you finish the drink. Upon arriving at the office let the receptionist know exactly what time you finished drinking the Glucola. Some women feel a little jittery after all that glucose, so feel free to bring a protein snack to eat AFTER your blood draw to help you feel better. 2 Hour Meal Challenge ~ Your blood will be drawn exactly 2 hours after you finish your meal. Your meal should consist of 1/4 cup regular maple or pancake syrup (NOT DIET) over your choice of waffles, pancakes or french toast, 1 large glass of fruit juice and some bacon or other protein if you wish. Plan to finish your meal 1 hour and 45 minutes before you arrive at the office. Finish your meal quickly, making sure you eat ALL OF THE SYRUP. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you have your blood drawn exactly 2 hours after you finish the meal. Upon arriving at the office let the receptionist know exactly what time you finished eating. Some women feel a little jittery after all that sugar, so feel free to bring a protein snack to eat AFTER your blood draw to help you feel better. Continue reading >>
Glucose Screening Tests During Pregnancy
TWO-STEP TESTING During the first step, you will have a glucose screening test: You DO NOT need to prepare or change your diet in any way. You will be asked to drink a liquid that contains glucose. Your blood will be drawn 1 hour after you drink the glucose solution to check your blood glucose level. If your blood glucose from the first step is too high, you will need to come back for a 3-hour glucose tolerance test. For this test: DO NOT eat or drink anything (other than sips of water) for 8 to 14 hours before your test. (You also cannot eat during the test.) You will be asked to drink a liquid that contains glucose, 100 grams (g) . You will have blood drawn before you drink the liquid, and again 3 more times every 60 minutes after you drink it. Each time, your blood glucose level will be checked. Allow at least 3 hours for this test. ONE-STEP TESTING You need to go to the lab one time for a 2-hour glucose tolerance test. For this test: DO NOT eat or drink anything (other than sips of water) for 8 to 14 hours before your test. (You also cannot eat during the test.) You will be asked to drink a liquid that contains glucose (75 g). You will have blood drawn before you drink the liquid, and again 2 more times every 60 minutes after you drink it. Each time, your blood glucose level will be checked. Allow at least 2 hours for this test. Continue reading >>
One-hour Glucose Tolerance Test Instructions
Has your doctor asked you to take a glucose tolerance test? Here are the steps you need to take. Finish the entire bottle within five minutes Note the time you finish the drink. You’ll have your blood drawn one hour after you finish. Check in at least 15 minutes before your draw time to make sure they will draw you at 1 hour after you finish your drink. When you sign in, write the time you are supposed to be drawn next to your name. You may start your drink now, the doctor will be in for your regular visit. You cannot eat or drink anything until after your blood is drawn. Do not leave the building. *If your blood is not drawn one hour after you finish your drink, you will have to repeat the process another day. Where is the Main Clinic lab? Walk outside of the OB/GYN office, go right and head toward the atrium café. Take the elevator up to the first floor. When you exit the elevator make/a left and follow it to the South wing. Go past the South elevators. Lab check in is right beside the South Wing entrance/exit. Continue reading >>
What You Can Expect
The glucose tolerance test is done in several steps. When you arrive at your doctor's office or lab, a member of your health care team will take a sample of blood from a vein in your arm. This blood sample will be used to measure your fasting blood glucose level. Type 2 diabetes If you're being tested for type 2 diabetes: You'll drink about 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of a syrupy glucose solution containing 2.6 ounces (75 grams) of sugar Two hours later, your blood glucose level will be measured again Gestational diabetes The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends performing a one-hour blood glucose challenge test to screen for gestational diabetes in low-risk pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend earlier screening if you're at increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. Risk factors may include: Gestational diabetes in an earlier pregnancy Family history of diabetes Obesity Having a medical condition associated with the development of diabetes, such as metabolic syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome If your doctor determines you're at risk or you have a suspicious value on the one-hour test, you may be advised to take a three-hour glucose tolerance test. For the three-hour test: You will be asked to come to the test fasting — not having had anything to eat or drink for the previous 8 hours. A fasting blood sugar will be obtained. You'll drink about 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of a glucose solution containing 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of sugar. Your blood glucose level will be tested again one, two and three hours after you drink the solution. After drinking the glucose solution, you'll likely need to remain in the doctor's office or lab while you're waiting for your blood glucose level to be tested. Continue reading >>
Gestational Diabetes Testing
Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to properly use sugar (glucose) as a source of fuel. As a result, the levels of sugar in the blood become abnormally high. When this condition occurs during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Gestational Diabetes Impact Gestational diabetes affects about 2–10 percent of all pregnancies. It usually begins in the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy and goes away after the baby is born. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy, obesity, high blood pressure, increasing age and a close relative with diabetes. Gestational Diabetes Ramifications Gestational diabetes can result in complications for mother and baby. Women with gestational diabetes are more likely to get high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. They have an increased chance of needing a Cesarean delivery. Babies of women who have gestational diabetes are more likely to develop jaundice. They also may grow too large, leading to an increased risk of birth trauma. Complications can be avoided by controlling gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can usually be well controlled through a combination of close monitoring, diet, exercise and occasionally the administration of medication. You will be instructed to go to the lab at your convenience or call to schedule time. The lab will provide the glucose solutions to drink and you will need to remain in the clinic for the duration of the test (about one hour). Gestational Diabetes Screening Test Testing for gestational diabetes is usually done between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. If you have risk factors for gestational diabetes, you may be tested earlier. For accurate results, it is very important that you follow these instructions exactly. You do not need Continue reading >>
One Hour Glucose Test Instructions
Your one hour glucose test (also called “28 week labs”) can be done at any time of day. Drink all of the glucola beverage within a five minute period. Do not eat or drink other fluids after drinking the glucola. (A small amount of water is okay.) Arrive at the lab (with your lab) slip 40 minutes after you finished drinking your glucola to allow time for check in. Your blood needs to be drawn 1 hour after you have finished drinking the glucola. Bring a high-protein snack (such as crackers and cheese or peanut butter) to eat after your lab is drawn. Please note that although you may eat prior to drinking the glucola it is important not to have eaten sugary foods. This may alter your test results. We will have your test results available at your next scheduled office visit. If your results are abnormal, additional testing will be ordered and we will call you to schedule those tests. Continue reading >>
