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Failed my 3 hour glucose test

beverlyhudginsbeverlyhudgins member
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So I am pregnant with my third child and i had my glucose test done about 2 weeks ago and I got the call last week saying that I failed 2 of my 4 blood draws and that I almost failed a total of 3.  I have never had this happen. With both my fist and second child i would only fail one of the 3 due to the fact that my body wont break down sugar in the first hour after it is consumed... I know that this is a "common" "issue" but I am still freaking out... I dont know what to do I go see my specialist tomorrow but I really would like some advice now. so i can be better prepared for my appt tomorrow.
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Re: Failed my 3 hour glucose test

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    mommyginabmommyginab member
    edited January 2014
    Well, I was 24 weeks when I failed the 1 hour test, then I passed the 3 hour test. But because of my mother's diabetic family history, plus being american Indian, I was tested a third time and failed at 28 weeks. So, I've got my meter, my food diary, and a list of foods that are best for me, and I've been fine. I feel great, and have only gained about 6 pounds my whole pregnancy. So relax, eat healthy, test your sugar often, and you'll be fine. 

    Also, I must mention that this is my fourth pregnancy, and first time being diagnosed with GD. I truly believe that I was misdiagnosed my first pregnancy, because my son weighed 10lbs 7oz at birth. 
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    CactusGirlCactusGirl member
    No advice for you, but I had no issues with my first pregnancy and just found out I failed my one hour. I'm going to be retested again, but I assumed since I passed with my daughter that i'd have no trouble passing this time; apparently I was way wrong.

    What did your doctor say after you failed? I imagine they should help you and tell you what to do instead of having to go see a specialist, but, I've never gone through that so I really don't know.

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    InLovewSBInLovewSB member
    I was diagnosed with GD again last week. Between my three pregnancies, I've taken 6 GTTs and have failed them all, and because of this, my doctor just diagnoses me without having to take the 3 hr test anymore. 

    That being said - I find that having gestational diabetes is no big deal. Seriously. Yes, I do have a meter and testing strips. Yes, I have to do the finger pokes 4 times a day, but it takes a split second and hurts no more than a teeny pinch. I follow my GD diet which basically matches proteins with carbs in an appropriate quantity. It also sets up snacks so my sugars don't swing between meals.  I am also supposed to walk a little outdoors/on the treadmill after meals, which let's face it, is good for me. And that's it.... I follow the diet, my sugars are always within excellent parameters, the end.  After I have the baby, I go back to normal.

    To stay happy, I allow myself a piece of chocolate, a small cookie, or a small portion of cake/pie during one of my snack times. I feel like I still get my treats, and I don't crave them so badly. Actually, I miss coffee waaaay more than sweets. So you'll see.... it's a scary-sounding thing, that's really not bad at all. It can be inconvenient to schedule your meals according to a time table, to have your meter with you when you go out, to be 'told' what to eat, but you still have alot of liberty and can still enjoy your pregnancy.
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