Gestational Diabetes Testing

snwdngo · July 2013

I am 28 weeks preggers. Yay! But I failed by GDT test last week. They want me to do the three hour and I don't want to do it.

I also failed the one hour at 16 weeks and did the three hour and everything was beyond fine. I was horribly sick afterwards. I can't imagine doing that test again, I also now did some research and found it is not the healthiest test for the baby or me.

Has anyone else ever refused this? Is there any empirical evidence that you have found that is against this testing?

Thanks!

LJUTCMommy · July 2013

My doctor's office does not do the oral gtt. They only do blood tests. Ask your doctor if you can have a blood draw to check your A1C levels instead.

BelhurstBride · July 2013

The one hour makes me sick, I can't imagine how awful the three would be.

Id have a conversation about alternatives with your OB.

magdalina.h · July 2013

Ask your OB if there is a different way to test. Undiagnosed/untreated GD can have a very bad outcome

inthelost · July 2013

I've never heard of an instance of anyone "refusing" to take the test. If you do not want to take it, I would definetly talk to your doctor about possible alternatives.

Texasmomma13 · July 2013

Some women develop gd later in the pregnancy. I passed my first 1hour test. Took another a month later and failed it. I then went on to big, fat fail the 3 hour. Yes, it's a PITA, but necessary for the health of you and LO. I'm not sure what other alternatives there would be for you. Definitely talk to your doctor.

kendra223 · July 2013

For me, the 3 hr was easy... you just take the drink just like the 1 hr, but you have to stay and get tested for the 3 hrs instead of just 1 hr.

I passed my 3 hr at 16 weeks but was in a "grey" area after the 3 hr at 28 weeks. So I basically have GD. GD is nothing to mess with. There is no excuse to not test for it. If you don't like the normal method then ask about another way. If there isn't another way, then frankly, you're gonna have to get over it.

manditxg · July 2013

take the test. you are endangering your LO more if you go undiagnosed with GD. how about looking that up.... also you are more likely to develop GD later in pregnancy. I found out I had it at 30 weeks. or you can talk to your doctor about following a GD diet and testing without doing the 3 hour but it sounds like you wouldn't want to prick your finger four times a day either if you can't handle a sugary drink.

cinderin · July 2013

just take the test.

it is important to the health of you and your baby.

BlindysWife · July 2013

I didn't want to take the 3 hr either. But had to do it anyway.

You can ask if there is some other way to be tested, but don't skip it entirely. It is extremely important to know if you have GD or not so that you can properly take care of yourself and baby.

Untreated GD can lead to baby being in the NICU.

SarahinMD · July 2013

As a PP said, I've heard of a couple women who declined the 3 hr and just assumed they had GD and did daily testing, diet and treatment accordingly. I guess question is which discomfort you prefer. Either way, I would never let GD go untreated.

kimberlymacrae · July 2013

SarahinMD:
As a PP said, I've heard of a couple women who declined the 3 hr and just assumed they had GD and did daily testing, diet and treatment accordingly. I guess question is which discomfort you prefer. Either way, I would never let GD go untreated.

I failed the one hour by such a large margin, with the help from my doctor we decided to skip the 3 hour and go direct to daily monitoring and to meet with the specialist. I was in the same boat, I would rather daily monitor and confirm GD that way than do the 3 hour. After a week of monitoring it has been confirmed that I do have GD and I started my diet restrictions after failing the 1 hour. But... do what your OB thinks is best. He may think you will pass your 3 hour. That would be helpful to know. Daily monitoring is expensive, especially if your insurance isn't stellar. You have your monitor, the testing strips, meeting with the specialist, a whole new diet... which sucks. So weigh out your options.

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