how are you or did you eat prior to your glucose test?

Turtle143

I am thinking of taking mine today.  I was instructed to eat breakfast or lunch as I normally would, then 2 hours later drink the syrup, then have blood drawn an hour later.

So for breakfast, I had 1/4 cup white rice w/ veggie sausage and egg beaters. Then I had 1/4 of whole wheat waffles with literally a dizzle of syrup plus a tbsp of cottage cheese and maybe 1/4 cup of mixed banana/grapes/strawberry. Oh then maybe 2 oz of OJ.
I'm so nervous I would fail! The Mayo Clinic website suggested fasting the night before and just taking the test first thing in the morning. But my OB said to eat my breakfast normally.

I have a very petite friend who you wouldn't think would fail her GTT because physically she was very healthy but she did =( 

Now I'm having second thoughts and thinking i should do this tomorrow instead and do what Mayo Clinic suggests to do. 

What are you doing or how did you prepare?  I'm not wanting to fake a pass but I'm wondering why Mayo Clinic suggests differently than my OB?

 

 

Turtle143

oh and BTW, that's not how I would normally eat breakfast. For some reason, I was hungrier than I thought! Yikes!

wkfouts

I wish I could eat. I was instructed to fast! Ugh.

amanda1680

I think the Mayo Clinic info is for the 3-hour glucose test.  You don't need to fast for the 1-hour test.  I will probably just avoid simple carbs on the day of my 1-hour test, and make sure I get enough protein in.  My test is at like 2pm though, so I'll probably just eat lunch around noon and call it good. 

lovejoyinme

i was instructed to fast for 12 hrs prior. 

pammeelala

With my DD I was told to fast.  This time, I was told to eat normally.  I plan to eat normally, some cereal and probably a banana. 

LaRue86

Sooo I was supposed to do my test on Friday, drank the juice first thing in the morning and drove to the doctor. Due to a snow storm it took over an hour and 45 minutes. I felt horribly sick by the time I got there for my appointment and it was also to late to do the blookwork. I have to go back in a month and redo it, and my doctor told me to eat. I said I didnt eat because I usually have Ensure, which has a ton of sugar in it. He said that would be fine or to have a bowl of cereal. He said to definitely not drink it on an empty stomach. I had a horrid headache and an upset stomach the rest of the day...

supermom83

When I took the glucose test while pregnant with DS I was instructed to fast and again during this pregnancy I was instructed to fast 12 hours prior.

I wonder why some OBs would tell women to eat breakfast and some to fast? Seems weird.  

dle927

I was told to fast when I had DD.  I haven't had my orders to take the test this time around (will on Wednesday) but I intend on fasting regardless of what they tell me this time around.

cvl105

I didn't eat anything special before my 1 hour one. They however did give me a 3 day high carb diet to follow before my 3 hour.

taitai07

My doctor told me that I didn't have to fast the morning of my test, but I should avoid simple carbs. Just to be on the safe side, I think I'm going to protein-it-up for breakfast that day...maybe a veggie and cheese omelet or something like that. I figure it can't hurt! I wouldn't do it today if you already had the OJ; my doc specifically told me to avoid juice.

gymnst1013

My RX specifically said there is no preparation needed on my part.  So I just scheduled it for tomorrow at 11.  I may or may not eat breakfast before - depends on how busy my morning is.

shanbrite2

I just came back from my 24 week appointment and got the instructions for the glucose test next time. I also am supposed to eat normally. The nurse even said, "don't have a lot of sugar, but if you normally have an OJ in the AM, still drink that because we want to see what your body is doing with your normal intake." I wonder if the differing instructions have to do with slightly different ways they do the test? I would definitely do what your OB says to do, because it would be horrible to have to redo it!

waterfall11

I took it fasting.  My OB said I could do it fasting or not, but definitely said no sweets, fruits, or juice before the test.  I would wait until tomorrow because of the syrup and orange juice. 

11kacey

I would wait until tomorrow but because of the white rice.. but that's just me.

CarlaAndJames

My dr just said to eat a normal breakfast. I had planned to just go high protein and eat cottage cheeese or eggs or something. My test is at 8am, so I can just eat a little and then have real breakfast afterwards.

Pockety

I'm jealous of all of you who get to do the 1-hour test.  My doctor has moved along to giving everyone a longer test - I have to fast for 8 hours prior, show up and have my blood drawn, then drink the drink, and then have my blood drawn again an hour later, and again 2 hours later.  So I have to sit at the doc's office all morning, hungry.  Argh...  I sooo better pass!!

Yes, this is for my first test.  This is what they give everyone.   

LauraOTR

I will have mine done in a few weeks. My OB said I don't need to fast, and that by eating, it should make the drink sit easier. He said don't go eating a bunch of donuts or anything, but that fasting is not necessary. I'll probably just eat a lot of protein that day, things like eggs, greek yogurt, cheese. Not my usual after-lunch treat of girl scout cookies.

SierrasMommy

My test was early in the am and I did not eat before I drank the drink. My instructions said that I did not need to fast but I thought it would better my chances if I did and since it was so early in the am it wasn't a huge deal to just eat breakfast later. I did feel a little sick after drinking it on an empty stomach, but I survived and I was fine the rest of the day. And I just found out yesterday that I passed! Woo hoo!

LauraOTR

Pockety:

I'm jealous of all of you who get to do the 1-hour test.  My doctor has moved along to giving everyone a longer test - I have to fast for 8 hours prior, show up and have my blood drawn, then drink the drink, and then have my blood drawn again an hour later, and again 2 hours later.  So I have to sit at the doc's office all morning, hungry.  Argh...  I sooo better pass!!

Yes, this is for my first test.  This is what they give everyone.   

I recently switched practices, and my old practice did it this way. Their instructions said to fast for 8 hours, drink the drink at the office, and that there would be 2 blood draws. Thankfully, my new practice gave me the drink to drink at home, then I go there, they take blood, and done! There definitely seems to be a wide range on how this test is given.

MrsPBNJ0220

If I was you I would ask your Dr. what you should do and follow their instructions.  If they say to fast, then fast, if they say don't fast then don't fast.  Being diabetic myself I would suggest you don't change your everyday diet for the test otherwise it may not be accurate based on your daily situation.

GL!

luckyluvr

This is my third baby, and for each I was instructed to fast for 12 hours. I don't see how there could be such discrepancy between doctors. Of course you're going to have more sugar in your system if you've eaten, carbs or not, so won't you get a false impression? Whatever, I would call your dr.

DuckysDoll

You can eat BEFORE?!

here in Canada, we are told NO FOOD after a certain time the night before and the only thing we can drink is water the morning of.

rattlecanqueen

wkfouts:

I wish I could eat. I was instructed to fast! Ugh.

This...however I think I'd skip carbs altogether b/c they break down into sugars (regardless of being complex or simple) and fruit.  I don't know when your's test is and how feasible eating a turkey wrap and water is.  I also don't know how a regular meal will affect your blood sugar readings. Hmmm..

mchic_99

I was not told to fast and just eat a normal breakfast prior to taking the test. I ate a piece of toast with peanut butter on it and drank water. I am so glad I ate something because the drink made me feel really sick and I would have felt a lot worse had I not eaten anything. By the way, I passed the 1 hour.

MelanieAdam0707

The fact that every OB has their own set of rules here BUGS me! WTH...

I have to fast 3 hours prior...only allowed H2O.

carolleeg31

around here u can eat before. my friend just had hers and had hard boil egg for breakfast, cheese stick and another protein for lunch...this is what she eats anyways....

she passed.......she was good with her sugars a few days before and carbs....carbs just turn to sugar..

they are just checking to make sure your pancreas can keep up with the demand of pregnancy.......is it producing enough insulin, its not the end of the world if u dont pass justmeans u will be most likley on a special diet is all...

RobinSparkles81

lovejoyinme:

i was instructed to fast for 12 hrs prior. 

this.  My appt was at 7am this morning though...unfortunately I failed.

I also have to eat a specific diet for three days before the 3 hr test and again fast in the 12 hours prior....

Isn't it weird how different each place is?  I would recommend you do whatever you are instructed to do though...

RobinSparkles81

Turtle143:

I have a very petite friend who you wouldn't think would fail her GTT because physically she was very healthy but she did =( 

 

While being overweight puts you at greater risk for GD...being petite won't prevent you from possibly getting it...

Turtle143

11kacey:

I would wait until tomorrow but because of the white rice.. but that's just me.

well I just got home from the test then late lunch. Here's to hoping all went well. 

Turtle143

jenny_jeff:

Turtle143:

I have a very petite friend who you wouldn't think would fail her GTT because physically she was very healthy but she did =( 

 

While being overweight puts you at greater risk for GD...being petite won't prevent you from possibly getting it...

Well just that she is really healthy, exercises everyday even during her pregnancy and seriously is a health nut.
She's 5ft and about 95lbs prepregnancy. But I know what you mean.

kbel424

My test is a food test so I was given a specific breakfast to eat, and then they draw my blood 2 hours after I eat. The list is 2 eggs, 2 pieces whole wheat toast, 1 banana and 1 glass of OJ.

Turtle143

LaRue86:

Sooo I was supposed to do my test on Friday, drank the juice first thing in the morning and drove to the doctor. Due to a snow storm it took over an hour and 45 minutes. I felt horribly sick by the time I got there for my appointment and it was also to late to do the blookwork. I have to go back in a month and redo it, and my doctor told me to eat. I said I didnt eat because I usually have Ensure, which has a ton of sugar in it. He said that would be fine or to have a bowl of cereal. He said to definitely not drink it on an empty stomach. I had a horrid headache and an upset stomach the rest of the day...

oh no that sucks. I had the lemon lime flavor one. I drank it chilled as recommended and it wasn't too bad. At least I didn't feel sick or anything. 

Sorry you have to do that again =( 

Turtle143

LaRue86:

Sooo I was supposed to do my test on Friday, drank the juice first thing in the morning and drove to the doctor. Due to a snow storm it took over an hour and 45 minutes. I felt horribly sick by the time I got there for my appointment and it was also to late to do the blookwork. I have to go back in a month and redo it, and my doctor told me to eat. I said I didnt eat because I usually have Ensure, which has a ton of sugar in it. He said that would be fine or to have a bowl of cereal. He said to definitely not drink it on an empty stomach. I had a horrid headache and an upset stomach the rest of the day...

oh no that sucks. I had the lemon lime flavor one. I drank it chilled as recommended and it wasn't too bad. At least I didn't feel sick or anything. 

Sorry you have to do that again =( 

muriel & eder

I have mine this Thursday at 9 am, and I was told to fast and not eat anything after midnight the night before.

jdubh

I was instructed to eat as normal...I would think that if you tried to eat differently than you normally do the test would give you inacurate results.