What to eat day before 3 hour GD test?

JenMatt2010

For mobile users: What to eat day before 3 hour GD test?

I just found out that I barely failed my 1 hr glucose screening. I will be going in tomorrow at 7am for my 3 hour test. I am not looking for suggestions to "trick" the test and pass, since this is a serious issue, but I don't want to eat anything this afternoon/tonight that will increase my risk of failing (assuming I do not truly have GD).

Any suggestions on what to eat? My doctors office gave me no guidance other than to fast 12 hours before my test (other than water).

Thanks! 

 

 

JLW0504

I didn't get any guidance either. My 3 hour is this Thursday. I was planning on eating chicken for dinner. I figure it would be best to steer clear of the carbs.

Amjoy25

Call and get advice from your physician; every office is different.

Mmhodges07

My Dr. suggested eating plain eggs for breakfast. No ketchup/ hot sauce on them, because it contains sugar.

Jalee85

I was told I could eat, just nothing super sugary, like a candy bar! I will just be going in for my 1hr one though!

MrsShankly1012

I thought you had to fast for the 3 hour, but it would be best to call your doctor's office.

Sketchipyro

Really? Not to be an arse but even if you could "trick" the test, that's probably not the best idea for you or your baby. They have these tests for a reason. Besides if you barely fail the 1hr, I would assume you're more likely to pass the 3hr than someone that fail by a long shot.

JenMatt2010

JLW0504:

I didn't get any guidance either. My 3 hour is this Thursday. I was planning on eating chicken for dinner. I figure it would be best to steer clear of the carbs.

Thanks! I think this is my plan too. Also, if your initials are JLW, we have the same initials. Too funny! 

sooner1981

You do have to fast for the 3 hour.  You don't for the one hour.

 And many offices recommend that you carb load in the 2 days preceding the test to ensure that your body is primed to handle the large dose of glucose.  Some offices don't recommend this approach.  I have never seen advice to lower carb intake before the test, but I am certainly not an expert.

Your doctor will know what they recommend as the best approach, so I would start there.

Amjoy25

Sketchipyro:

Really? Not to be an arse but even if you could "trick" the test, that's probably not the best idea for you or your baby. They have these tests for a reason. Besides if you barely fail the 1hr, I would assume you're more likely to pass the 3hr than someone that fail by a long shot.

This.

Also, some offices tell you to carb load before the 3 hour...so I would call your office and ask.

JenMatt2010

Sketchipyro:

Really? Not to be an arse but even if you could "trick" the test, that's probably not the best idea for you or your baby. They have these tests for a reason. Besides if you barely fail the 1hr, I would assume you're more likely to pass the 3hr than someone that fail by a long shot.

 

I'm definitely not looking to "trick" the test, I just don't want to do anything that will unnecessarily cause excess sugar in my blood that will push me over the limit.

JenMatt2010

Amjoy25:

Sketchipyro:

Really? Not to be an arse but even if you could "trick" the test, that's probably not the best idea for you or your baby. They have these tests for a reason. Besides if you barely fail the 1hr, I would assume you're more likely to pass the 3hr than someone that fail by a long shot.

This.

Also, some offices tell you to carb load before the 3 hour...so I would call your office and ask.

 

Thanks, I'll give them a call back and see what they recommend. 

JLW0504

JenMatt2010:

JLW0504:

I didn't get any guidance either. My 3 hour is this Thursday. I was planning on eating chicken for dinner. I figure it would be best to steer clear of the carbs.

Thanks! I think this is my plan too. Also, if your initials are JLW, we have the same initials. Too funny! 

They were before I got married but my husband's name is Matt. I am assuming yours is too? :: mobile smiley::

smjmlove

There is nothing special to do in less you can change the way your body metabolizes auger which you can't.

JenMatt2010

JLW0504:

JenMatt2010:

JLW0504:

I didn't get any guidance either. My 3 hour is this Thursday. I was planning on eating chicken for dinner. I figure it would be best to steer clear of the carbs.

Thanks! I think this is my plan too. Also, if your initials are JLW, we have the same initials. Too funny! 

They were before I got married but my husband's name is Matt. I am assuming yours is too? :: mobile smiley::

 

Sure is! too funny

SweetCFly

My friend had to do the 3 hour and her practice gave her a specific diet to follow for 3 days... Kinda hard since we work night shift and our eating schedule is weird. She passed tho.

My one hour is Thursday... Will let you know if I have to do the 3 hour and get any dieting details.

JenMatt2010

SweetCFly:

My friend had to do the 3 hour and her practice gave her a specific diet to follow for 3 days... Kinda hard since we work night shift and our eating schedule is weird. She passed tho. My one hour is Thursday... Will let you know if I have to do the 3 hour and get any dieting details.

 Thanks - I'm doing my 3 hour tomorrow morning so I have a call out to my doctor office. Good luck with your one hour!