I just got a call saying that my 1 hour glucose test came out high. Now I have to go for the three hour one! Does that mean my baby is unhealthy? Or does it mean that my pregnancy is at risk? Somebody help because I am freaking out. I did eat before my 1 hr glucose test. Does that have to do with anything??
Okay, first - calm down. Breathe. ☺ Did they tell you to fast before the test? I had my 3 hour glucose done yesterday and its not fun. I was told to fast though. I've dealt with pre diabetes for the past few years. It won't put your baby at any risk if you do whatever your doctor tells you to, and follow their instructions if they send you for the 3 hour and they find you have gestational diabetes. If you do, chances are you will be put on a strict diet, possible medication but thats only if its severe, and close watch by your doctor. You will also probably need to see a nutritionist and or diabetic specialist. It will all be okay, if you do in fact have gest diabetes, but it could have just been elevated blood sugar levels from eating and not fasting. Good luck hun! xo
Thanks ladies. I needed some good news. I was freaking out because I have been trying to eat as healthy as possible for my baby so the news of having high glucose results freaked me out a bit. I'm feeling a little better about it now.
Don't worry about baby, s/he is fine...but! You should definitely tell your doctor or nurse that you ate before the glucose test because that would surely have an effect on the results of your test.
What did you eat before?