Failed my 1h GTT:(

MegannJay

I had my 1h GTT on Wednesday and found out yesterday that I failed it.  The nurse didn't give me any numbers but she said "slightly elevated" so I'm hoping that means I was close to passing.  I have the 3h GTT scheduled for next Friday.  I'm really NOT looking forward to the day of.  I get really cranky and shaky when I don't eat breakfast so it's gonna suck:(  

I have to follow a special diet for 3 days prior to the test.  Anyone else have to do this?  It's nothing crazy but I think they want to make sure I'm getting 300 carbs a day.  I can tell you right now I normally get way more than that:P  

I know that only 3% of women who have to take the 3 hr test actually end up with GD but I'm already thinking I've got it.  I have PCOS and while I wasn't IR before I got pregnant, it wouldn't surprise me if I ended up with it.  

For those of you who are following the diet, is it hard to do?   

illinigal

Sorry you failed the one hr. No advice since I haven't been through it yet, but good luck!

June0609

Sorry you failed. I failed my 1 hour but I didn't have to do any special diet before my 3 hr GTT. I just had to fast for 10 hours before the test. I hated the 3 hr. It was miserable. During the first hour I got very lightheaded and almost passed out. The lab let me lay down in their break room on their couch. I'm glad I passed the 3 hr with flying color though.

Good luck! 

siewekesgirl

so sorry you failed :-(  maybe the 3 hour will be fine.  i am going to do my 1hr tomorrow morning.  i'm still on my 1500mg glucophage a day so I hope that it helps me stay low.  GL gal!

etoyama

I'm sorry I'm wishing you much better results on the 3-hour!

Eriksgal

I failed mine too. Mine was 185 and the cutoff is 140-I did eat that morning but more protein. My ob isn't even sending me for a 3 hr which I thought was weird just straight to the dietician for the nutritional counseling. I'm going to ask my MFM about it tomorrow.

orange682

I failed mine too, by 4 F'ing points!!

I'm annoyed they are making me take the 3 hour, because even the nurse said she was 99.9% positive I didn't have GD.  I couldn't take off work, so I was told to fast for 2 hours before my blood was drawn (at 3:30 pm).  The nurse said something was probably still in my system, and thats why I failed. 

I'm so annoyed that I have to take the 3 hour test, but I'm pretty positive it's just so they are legally covered.  I plan to ask my Dr. about it at my appointment next week because it seems like such a waste of time to me.

leecrystalwed08

I failed 1hr with a slight elevation 156 (no special diet) had to take 3hr and passed. She just told me not to fill up on a bunch a sugary snacks which I don't since it makes me sick. Bring water with you and a snack- the first hour sucks but the next 2 hours get better (the drink is much stronger than the 1hr test) that way as soon as your last blood draw is done you can have a snack and BIG drink of water

GL!

Sunshine05

I'm sorry!  Hoping you pass the 3hr with flying colors!

MrsVo

I haven't taken it yet so no advice!  Just wanted to say I'm sorry

siewekesgirl

i failed mine too!  awesome huh?  damn PCOS