When do they test for GD?

erinkate23

I'm worried about developing GD; curious when they usually do the test?

I could call and ask but I thought maybe you guys would know.

MrsGhappilyeverafter

I think it's usually around 26-28 weeks.  Mine is at 29 weeks for scheduling reasons.

MrsAndie2006

Mine was at 28 weeks.

BabyS.

I just went for mine today (27 weeks) but I could've gone anytime between 26 & 28 weeks. If you have concerns, I'd let you Dr know as I know they will test early if you have certain risk factors.

PurpleK26

Mine is at 26 weeks... why are you worried about it?

tiffanylaw06

I did mine at 25w. I was high risk for GD so did an early test around 16w too.  If you are worried or have reason to be worried, ask to be tested early too. You can test more than once throughout your pregnancy.

amoureux

If you have known risk factors (ie. family history, obesity, etc etc), they will often test you earlier. 

Otherwise, it is typically done between 24-28 weeks depending on the practice.  Testing early won't catch it in many women.  You need to be far enough along to develop it as it is due to hormones the placenta is producing that is creating the insulin resistance.   

 

rementaa

My office said between 26-28 weeks. I am going on Friday for mine.