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what scale does your doc use for GD test?

als33als33
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i know some doctors use the 140 scale, others use the 135 scale. 

i had my GD test today and it came back at 137.  my doc uses the 135 scale and would like me to go in for the 3 hour test.  i'm not convinced i need it since other docs use the 140 scale.  we are also paying for everything 100% out of pocket right now, and have mounds of other medical bills we are trying to pay.  i know that the majority of tests that come back the first time end up being nothing after the 3 hour test, so needless to say i'm very leery on whether or not i think i need it.  obviously i don't want to harm myself or my baby, but i guess i need more convincing?  anyone?

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  • Shamber2010Shamber2010 member
    My OB said that she does the 3 hour at anything over 130. 
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  • Reilly626Reilly626 member
    In NJ it's 140 scale, so you need a 139 or less. You would be passing here!
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  • babyikebabyike member
    My OB said anything over 130 would require the 3-hour GTT.

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    imageCabbageCabbage:
    I'll be the voice of concern and tell you my story. My doctor uses 130. I scored 134 on the 1 hour and went on to fail the 3 hour. I have GD. A cut-off of 130 catches 90% of GD where 140 catches 80%. (That's what I read somewhere at least). I was really leery too but I am so glad I caught it. If you're paying out of pocket, I'd still do the 3 hour. If you happen to have GD, it will be cheaper to treat it now than to risk not knowing and having a large baby that could need a C-section, have shoulder issues during delivery, etc. 

    i will be having a RCS regardless of the GD outcome.  don't know if that would make a difference in your opinion? :)

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  • Buona FortunaBuona Fortuna member
    My doc uses 130 as the cut off. Id have the 3 hr just to be safe
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  • Nikko BlueNikko Blue member
    I don't know. It seems like my office doesn't like to give out actual numbers for anything when they do testing - they always just say that the results came back normal or not.
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  • TwizzleTwizzle member
    Cutoff was 135 at my office.
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  • MommyMelRNMommyMelRN member
    imageals33:

    imageCabbageCabbage:
    I'll be the voice of concern and tell you my story. My doctor uses 130. I scored 134 on the 1 hour and went on to fail the 3 hour. I have GD. A cut-off of 130 catches 90% of GD where 140 catches 80%. (That's what I read somewhere at least). I was really leery too but I am so glad I caught it. If you're paying out of pocket, I'd still do the 3 hour. If you happen to have GD, it will be cheaper to treat it now than to risk not knowing and having a large baby that could need a C-section, have shoulder issues during delivery, etc. 

    i will be having a RCS regardless of the GD outcome.  don't know if that would make a difference in your opinion? :)

    Then it might be even more important to know if you have GD or not...babies of mothers with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of RDS or immature lungs, even as late as 38-39 weeks...a NICU stay because they did the RCS too early would be way more expensive than the 3 hour GD test! 

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    imageMommyMelRN:
    imageals33:

    imageCabbageCabbage:
    I'll be the voice of concern and tell you my story. My doctor uses 130. I scored 134 on the 1 hour and went on to fail the 3 hour. I have GD. A cut-off of 130 catches 90% of GD where 140 catches 80%. (That's what I read somewhere at least). I was really leery too but I am so glad I caught it. If you're paying out of pocket, I'd still do the 3 hour. If you happen to have GD, it will be cheaper to treat it now than to risk not knowing and having a large baby that could need a C-section, have shoulder issues during delivery, etc. 

    i will be having a RCS regardless of the GD outcome.  don't know if that would make a difference in your opinion? :)

    Then it might be even more important to know if you have GD or not...babies of mothers with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of RDS or immature lungs, even as late as 38-39 weeks...a NICU stay because they did the RCS too early would be way more expensive than the 3 hour GD test! 

    I agree with PPs! It is extremely important to know if have GD or not. I failed the one-hour test by just a few points and also ended up failing the 3-hour test. I did not show any symptoms and from what  I understand this is common for GD. It's pretty easy to treat and could prevent complications like RDS or shoulder injuries during/after delivery. I know it sucks to have to pay for all of these tests out-of-pocket, but its worth it!

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