If you had to eat before your glucose testing...

PeonyPumps

What did you/would you eat?

Last pregnancy, I was able to not eat before my very early morning appointment and just go without.  They gave me the drink to take at home an hour before I came in for the appointment.  

This time, I have to be at work for about an hour and a half before they even give me the drink to take, then I have to wait the extra hour before getting my bloodwork done.  So, add that to the time it takes for me to commute and get ready, I'll be up for probably four hours before I can eat anything, and that's just not going to happen.

So, what are some safe options for me to eat that morning that are not going to cause me to get a false positive?

Thanks in advance! 

moonrose2715

In theory a normal breakfast should have plenty of time to metabolize before your test. But to be on the safe side watch your carbs and make sure you get good protein.

I would say any egg breakfast would be ok. Nothing like pancakes or cereal...

mejane123

My dr told me nothing past midnight, so I just stuffed myself around 11:30 the night before and was pretty good until about 10, when then finally tested me.  Not sure what time your appointment is, but maybe if you're concerned about a false positive, you could just try something like that?  

 

Cellis

Meat! I had some steak before my test. )

KingRay09

Load up on protein avoid fruit, fruit juice and carbs. Maybe an omelet with veggies for b-fast or something like that.

theolsons

I took my GTT during the middle of the morning, and the nurses at my doc's office just said to have a protein rich breakfast. No simple carbs. I had a tofu scramble & a protein-rich tortilla w/ avocado. I passed! 

Litgirl77

I took mine at 5pm, and I ate normal meals all day. I was careful to avoid sweets, and to get good protein balanced with whole grain carbs at each meal and with snacks, which I usually do anyway - just made sure to be extra careful that day. I didn't eat for a few hours before the test, even though I wasn't specifically told to fast.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07

First you have to make sure that YOUR TEST allows for eating beforehand. One person's test might be different than someone else's test for whatever reason, might skew their results.

I normally eat like an egg with cheese and yogurt or something very light and minimal carbs.

MommaAmers

My doc said protein and complex carbs, but mostly protein.  Mine was at 3:30, so I had steak and veggies with just a little potatoes for lunch.  I should have heard by today if there was a problem and haven't yet, so I'm crossing my fingers that I passed!

 

ObLaDi

My doctor said no restrictions prior to the test. I had a bowl of special K about 1/2 hour prior to drinking the glucola, and passed.

PeonyPumps

MrsCarroll.6-10-07:

First you have to make sure that YOUR TEST allows for eating beforehand. One person's test might be different than someone else's test for whatever reason, might skew their results.

I normally eat like an egg with cheese and yogurt or something very light and minimal carbs.

My dr. said I could eat anything before hand, but that just makes me nervous.  I'm not a huge meat fan so maybe I'll have an egg with cheese or something like that.  Thanks! 

spencermaegan

My doctor recommended only to eat eggs and maybe 1 piece of toast with water... make sure not to have any juices.

marlee323

i didnt know that I was having my glucose test they day I went in and I told her that I didnt "prepare" she said really you should eat what you would typically eat because that is what gives the most accurate results as to what you would/should be. if you try to eat a certain way you may pass the test at that moment but may still really be GD while prego and not accurately tx. In fact I ate captain crunch berries cereal and a sundrop (I know awful) the morning of my test and just knew I would fail and was preparing to have to take the 3 hour one but fortunately i passed! Good luck!!

WiscoMom67

Mine was at 3pm.  They told me to eat normally... I had to take a half-day off of work, so I had lunch with a friend, which included breadsticks and a Coke!

Like a pp mentioned -- If they don't tell you to fast or to eat a certain way, the results will be more accurate if you eat like normal!

pb_bride

I was told to eat my normal b'fast, so I did (homemade granola + fruit + plain yogurt + milk).  I ate b'fast around 8am, drank glucola at 9:30a, had blood drawn at 10:30a.  My glucose level came back at 91.

If you are borderline, it's better to find out you are than try to "cheat" the system. 

WaitingOnTwoPinkLines

I made an egg-in-the-hole, per my MW's recommendation (she said an egg & a piece of whole-grain toast). I was told to only drink water - juice & milk have a ton of sugar.

sschwege

Just don't go crazy on sugars and carbs and you should be fine.  For my first pregnancy my test wasn't until the afternoon so I'm sure I ate a normal breakfast and ate some chicken right before I drank the drink. Passed. This time I didn't know ahead of time I was going to be taking the test, so I had half an apple and a biscuit w/ butter and honey.  Again passed easily.    

desi4279

I did not eat before my test, but the doctor told me if I felt I needed something, to eat protein and stay away from carbs.  Eggs are a good choice.  I'm sure the earlier you can eat the better too, so you don't go in for the test right after your meal.

 I think the big thing with eating before the 1 hour test is that it can give you a false result, which can lead to the 3 hour test where you MUST fast.   

Smith2405

I had 2 pieces of whole wheat toast with a little butter and literally drank my drink after I was done eating. Didn't fail the test. My doctor just said don't eat a high sugar cereal or fruit before the test.

earlyspring1

The nurse told me to eat whatever I wanted, "just not an ice cream sundae or anything". I had a bowl of cheerios with Sliced banana and then realized  I probably shouldn't have gone for the banana. But, my number came back at 106. 

Mrs.DeliaMarieP

I would eat 2 fried or boiled eggs.  That's it.  They are all protein and fat, no carbs.  Even that I'm not really comfortable with and would rather schedule the appt. for earlier in the morning, but if I had no choice, that is what I would eat.