Failed the 1hr GTT by a "hair"-Awesome

kokokat · May 2012

Awesome. I got the call this morning that I failed the 1hr by a "hair". Now, I have to do the 3 hr test, which I am doing tomorrow morning. I have to fast 8-10 hours (won't be too bad since it's overnight), and sit around for 3 hours trying to work outside the office (I'm a lawyer and have a billable hour requirement so I can't afford to lose this much of my work week).

Frankly, I was really surprised that I failed the 1 hr. I have none of the risk factors for GD, though I know that isn't always determinative. However, I eat healthy, I exercise, I drink tons of water, I limit junk food, I'm not overweight, I don't have high BP, and I have no family history of diabetes!

I think I'm just frustrated that nothing I get tested for in this pregnancy seems to come out squeaky clean, I always have to go for further testing, only to be told not to worry. Also, the PA who called me about my results today told me that there's an 80-90% false positive rate in those who fail the 1 hr. I know they want to be over-inclusive, but how is a test with an 80-90% error rate a good idea? Ugh! I am so frustrated, I just want to be tested for something and get "normal" results the first time! Thanks for letting me vent. I'm not having a happy day...:(

adoxyinherear · May 2012

Ugh, I'm so sorry

I am taking this today and pretty nervy myself. Hope the 3 hour goes well for you!

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · May 2012

It sucks, doesn't it!?

I had the same thing happen to me...and then I failed one level of the 3-hour...twice.

At my OB's office, if you fail one level of the 3-hour they make you repeat it, rather than just calling it negative like most of the rest of the world. I love my OB's office, this is the only policy I've found so far that really sucks.

Good luck with the 3-hour, hope you pass!

kokokat · May 2012

Mrs.DeliaMarieP:

It sucks, doesn't it!?

Totally! This really was one test I didn't worry about because I didn't consider myself "at risk", based on anything I've read. I know that's not always determinative, but geez! Sorry about your aggravations, I can't imagine having to do more testing after the 3 hour! (hope I didn't just tempt fate on that one!)

charmedgrl517 · May 2012

I'm sorry. I failed mine by 4 pts too and wasn't happy about taking the 3 hr one but I'm sure you will pass it but I know it's just the point having to do it when your prob fine! Hope it goes well for you!

MrsRiceARoni · May 2012

kokokat:

Awesome. I got the call this morning that I failed the 1hr by a "hair". Now, I have to do the 3 hr test, which I am doing tomorrow morning. I have to fast 8-10 hours (won't be too bad since it's overnight), and sit around for 3 hours trying to work outside the office (I'm a lawyer and have a billable hour requirement so I can't afford to lose this much of my work week).

Frankly, I was really surprised that I failed the 1 hr. I have none of the risk factors for GD, though I know that isn't always determinative. However, I eat healthy, I exercise, I drink tons of water, I limit junk food, I'm not overweight, I don't have high BP, and I have no family history of diabetes!

I think I'm just frustrated that nothing I get tested for in this pregnancy seems to come out squeaky clean, I always have to go for further testing, only to be told not to worry. Also, the PA who called me about my results today told me that there's an 80-90% false positive rate in those who fail the 1 hr. I know they want to be over-inclusive, but how is a test with an 80-90% error rate a good idea? Ugh! I am so frustrated, I just want to be tested for something and get "normal" results the first time! Thanks for letting me vent. I'm not having a happy day...:(

This is exactly why my Dr doesn't do the 1 hr test anymore. He does the 2 hr test for everyone, which is slowly becoming the new standard. Hope your 3 hr goes well and you don't have GD!

kokokat · May 2012

charmedgrl517:
I'm sorry. I failed mine by 4 pts too and wasn't happy about taking the 3 hr one but I'm sure you will pass it but I know it's just the point having to do it when your prob fine! Hope it goes well for you!

Totally. Plus, after the echogenic spot that they found on his bowel, and all the f/u testing after that, I'm really worn out with getting "abnormal" results on things. I'd like just to breeze through from here on out!

swtbelle · May 2012

I failed mine too and I also think it is ridiculous that they even make you take a test that most people fail. I'm doing the 3hr on Tuesday morning and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm just hoping I don't pass out from not eating. GL!