Glucose Test ALTERNATIVE

crbpjb

So I knew I did not want to do the glucose test from the beginning, but I don't think the why is important to this post. What I did want to share is that there is an alternative. I had read about doing blood sugar testing on your own (just like diabetes testing). My doctor brought up the glucose test at our last appointment and so I asked him about doing regular blood sugar teading instead and he was totally on board! He said it is actually much more accurate because the regular testing misses 10% of gestational diabetes cases. He said that all I will have to do is test once per day at different times for 2 weeks leading up to the 28 week appointment where I would normally have had the test. He also said periodically spot checking for the rest of the pregnancy would be a good idea. There was a learning curve to using the kit, but once I got used to it it was extremely fast and easy. I also think it will be way faster than the glucose test when you add up the time. Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone else was looking for an alternative for whatever reason.

alinic916

Glad you found an alternative and that is just as, if not more, accurate than the glucose test. For me personally while I'm not in anyway looking forward to the glucose test, I would rather do it and be done than remember to check my blood sugars every day. Also, those finger sticks hurt!

Kbhunter

Yea one and done with the glucose test is good for me.
It really isn't that bad.
Well unless you fail and need the three hour or end up with diabetes. That's no fun.

mrsdhouse89

I've had to do blood testing for my pre diabeties and since I was logging this pregnancy anyways bc of the pre diabeties my doctor allowed me to do the same thing and not spend money one the one hour glucose test.

Edit: my grammar stinks lately.