1 hour glucose tolerance test

HomelessParrot

This should be on 2nd trimester, probably - but I'm in my 3rd trimester, and I had my GTT late. It was done at 30 weeks instead of 24-28. At any rate, I failed the one hour test with a blood glucose of 208. That sounded really high to me and has got me kind of freaked out. They can't get me in for the 3 hour until Monday, so I was wondering if you that failed the 1 hour could share your numbers with me. Has anyone had a very high number and gone on to have a normal 3 hour test - or should I just accept that I have GD probably?

 Thanks. 

jpsquared

I tested OK, but my sister-in-law had a high number on the 1-hour (sorry, I don't recall what it was) and went on to have a regular number on the 3-hour.

Amanda&EricB

I think it could go either way. Did you eat anything before the test? Were you instructed to fast? Etc etc.

My 1 hour number was 190 and I did end up failing the 3 hour. But I'm sure it can go either way, even at that number.

Spencer1

I failed the 1 hour glucose test and my number was 200.  They didn't even have me to the 3 hour test.  They sent me right to a GD sepcialist.

I have been on a strict diet for the past 2 weeks.  Unfortunately several of my numbers have been high so I have to start insulin today.  I go see the nurse at 2 today.....she shows me how to give myself the shot and everything.

Hopefully you won't get to that point. 

I am surprised with that high of a number though that they still make you do the 3 hour test.

jessicaclare

For my doctor, anything over a 200 on the 1 hour tests results in a GD diagnosis. You don't even have to take the 3 hour test. I'll be honest, with that high of a number, I think your odds are greater that you'll fail the 3 hour, but anything is possible.

 I don't think GD is all that bad. I'm on insulin with all meals and at bedtime and now that I'm used to it, its not a big deal at all.

HomelessParrot

I was instructed to fast,and I did. I actually wound up fasting for about 12 hours, since I work nights. I didn't eat ANYTHING. I'm just very worried that I'm going to have GD. I know it's typically controllable with diet and exercise - it's just that I'm 31 weeks, so it's a late diagnosis -blah blah blah.

jessicaclare

HomelessParrot:

I was instructed to fast,and I did. I actually wound up fasting for about 12 hours, since I work nights. I didn't eat ANYTHING. I'm just very worried that I'm going to have GD. I know it's typically controllable with diet and exercise - it's just that I'm 31 weeks, so it's a late diagnosis -blah blah blah.

I wasn't diagnosed until 31 weeks. My doctor wasn't too worried about that, just said that all we can do is go forward. Everything has looked good so far for me and baby.

I know its really nervewracking, but try not to worry too much. You can't control if you have it or not. Its not really that bad, I promise. The girls over on the High Risk board are super helpful, so head there if you need info!

HomelessParrot

So, the doctor just called and said I can skip the 3 hour test and go straight to the nutritionist. Stellar news. I have GD! I've had a completely easy pregnancy so far, and I only have 8.5 weeks to go - and I find this out. I know it's a manageable condition, it's just really upsetting news.

Spencer1

I was feeling the same way....I actually had a breakdown at work because that was when I found out.

Hopefully you will be able to just manage it with diet and exercise. 

I just keep telling myself this:

1.  It is only temporary

2.  It is what is best for the baby and me

 I totally understand how upset you are.  It is no fun in my opinion but you have to do what is healthies for the baby and you.  If you ever need to chat about it let me know.  I am right there with you. 

huntingwife9509

my 1 hour test results was 298. 130 is what they aim for. i went for my 3 hour on tuesday (which SUCKS so bad!!!) and i passed it by 2 points so they are treating me with GD, just watch what i eat and how much. i'm 30 weeks with twins, so mine was a little late too. GL!!!

HomelessParrot

You passed but they are still treating you like a GD?

 

MNCP

Just failed mine today with a 151.

I'm not sure when I get to take the 3 hour (yipee!).

 I know it is a manageable condition and not really that big of a deal, but I don't want a nutritionist to take away my sprite and pita bread with hummus. I think I'm going to eat all the crap I can get my hands on now, before DH finds out. (I'm half joking)

On the plus side, from most of what I've read, the GD DX and new eating plan is supposed to make losing the baby weight a bit easier once LO is born. 

kayak11

I failed the 1 hour test with 171 (passing was 140) but my doctor told me not to fast before. When I got to the lab they asked if I had fasted and told me that my levels might be high since I hadn't I'm not really sure why the doctor and lab's instructions weren't the same! I did pass the 3 hour test with no problem though.

desy_dawn

I just found out that I have GD too.  The one hour I failed with a 149.  I have really tiny veins and it is so hard to get my blood that the doctor agreed to give me the 2 hour test.  I failed it as well.  They said that 125 was the highest number that you could have and pass.  Mine was 162.  I go to the nutritionist on Tuesday and I am so nervous about the whole thing.

huntingwife9509

HomelessParrot:

You passed but they are still treating you like a GD?

 

yea because i just barely passed. the only "treatment" is watching what i eat and how much i eat of certain things.