If you ate before your 1 hr test...

NewMom23 · March 2011

My instructions say to eat before the test, but stay away from refined sugars.

Those of you who had similiar instructions, what did you eat?

JMULovin · March 2011

My test was at 2pm, so I ate breakfast and lunch beforehand, and I was fine. For breakfast I had eggs. For lunch I had soup and salad from panera. I ate my baguette after the test to cut back on the carbs. The only instructions I was given was no sweets the day of the test. Good luck.

jkolber10 · March 2011

I ate 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast right before my test. And passed:)

NewMom23 · March 2011

Thanks! I'm a little surprised how nervous I am about it. I'm thinking I'll probably eat eggs for breakfast, and hope that helps.

Hels · March 2011

I just had my normal breakfast and lunch. I stayed away from all sweets / candy / cookies.

kammmmay · March 2011

My husband made me a nice big egg white omelet with bacon, cheese, mushrooms, and onions. I'm glad I ate quite a bit because the drink started making me dizzy from all the sugar. I passed with a 120.

soon to be Mrs. Connolly · March 2011

I took my drink at 10:45. That morning I had scrambled eggs and water.

akklotz0810 · March 2011

my instructions said i could eat before the 1 hour exam but my test was at 8 in the morning so i just didnt eat.

JNBrickey · March 2011

A bagel with cream cheese.

Luma88 · March 2011

My test was at 3. I was told to eat normal, but my midwife said to try to eat less carbs. I had eggs for breakfast, salad and fruit for lunch. But by 1:30 I couldn't stand it and stuffed 4 oreos down I passed though!

I have heard people say that there are different kinds of tests though and this is why people receive different instructions.

nicolen0618 · March 2011

I took my test at 3:30 in the afternoon. That day, I had a bowl of fruit loops for breakfast, and an apple for a mid-morning snack. For lunch I had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, and a handful of Doritos. I passed on the afternoon snack until after they drew my blood. Then I indulged in my daily Cadbury Egg as it is now "Easter Season." Cadbury Eggs are a daily treat during Easter Season Big Smile I passed but I was right on the edge!

mrbear83 · March 2011

nicolen0618:
Cadbury Eggs are a daily treat during Easter Season I passed but I was right on the edge!

Yum! Might have to start this tradition!

janice74 · March 2011

For DS I had eggs and toast and passed the test. With this pregnancy, I ate normal all day (including a cocoa) and then I ate a banana and crackers a few minutes before the test and failed with a 145. I was so mad that I didn't eat protein right before.

I passed the 3 hour, so I think I threw my results off with the banana and crackers.

tokenhoser · March 2011

I didn't have any directions. I had my usual breakfast of oatmeal with raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, and milk. I passed when I took the test (started the test an hour after eating).

Honestly, I have my doubts that what you eat affects it much unless you're eating it as you walk in the door to the lab.

DansLuckyGirl · March 2011

I ate cereal/milk and sausage for breakfast and then sandwich and soup for lunch. My test was at 2:15 and I passed it.

ironmommy · March 2011

My test was early. I ate toast with almond butter and hot tea with no sugar. Passed my test.

Shelly203 · March 2011

I had two scrambled eggs with cheese and spinach. I also had a couple glasses of water. I passed with a 108.

kacelle · March 2011

I wasn't told to eat any differently than usual, and I ate a few mini bacon and cream cheese croissants that my husband made before I went to the office. I failed by a few points. If I could do it again, I'd fast the morning of to keep from having to take the 3 hour test (my test was at 7:15 A.M.).

kimb311 · March 2011

Luma88:

My test was at 3. I was told to eat normal, but my midwife said to try to eat less carbs. I had eggs for breakfast, salad and fruit for lunch. But by 1:30 I couldn't stand it and stuffed 4 oreos down I passed though!

I have heard people say that there are different kinds of tests though and this is why people receive different instructions.

ok, this makes sense to me now. I was told to eat NOTHING after midnight the night before and even watch my carbs the day before. I leave in half an hour for the test and am starving!