I know I might sound crazy and like uncaring mother to be but I just really don't care to take the 3hr glucose test.
I barely failed the 1 HR test and was given zero instructions other than no need to fast. So I had a cereal that I didn't think was high in sugar but apparently was.
They gave me the "special 3 day diet" to follow for the 3hr test which is basically just a ton of carbs and I have no desire to eat that many carbs.
My dad is diabetic and I've had him check my blood sugar levels while he's visiting and they come back perfect every time he tests.
Am I terrible for wanting to just say that I'm fine and I'm not taking the 3hr test?
Re: Can I decline the 3hr glucose test?
I agree with PPers. I have no desire to birth a 13 pound baby because I had undiagnosed GD. It's not healthy for mama or LO.
Take the 3 hour test and cross your fingers. You never know.
I think the testing is very important, but there are more accurate alternatives. You don't have to change what you eat or drink at all. Your dad can probably show you how to test as well. I would definitely test, but this option may be helpful to you. Good luck!
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/gestational-diabetes-and-the-glucola-test/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/diagnosing-gestational-diabetes-the-nih-consensus-conference-day-1/
There is one more link you might want to read in the first section. My midwives use a conservative version of the guidelines, and they have less gd diagnosis with no increases in bad outcomes. If i failed I'd probably grudgingly do the 3 hour,but only because I've never failed in three pregnancies.