Hi ladies, Yesterday I had my 7 week ultra sound and the little gummy bear looks good. Doctor wants me to come back at 4 weeks and do some blood work including a glusoce test....I know I'm a little over weight but is this too early? TIA
This would have been perfect in the weekly question's thread.
However, they might be doing a A1C which can give a better idea of how your blood sugars are over the last several months. Those numbers can help them decided when to do the actual Glucose Tolerance Test.
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Hi ladies, Yesterday I had my 7 week ultra sound and the little gummy bear looks good. Doctor wants me to come back at 4 weeks and do some blood work including a glusoce test....I know I'm a little over weight but is this too early? TIA
If someone here tells you that yes, it's too early, are you going to take her word for it over your doctor?? If you doubt your doctor maybe you should consider switching before you get much further along in your pregnancy.
Also, please familiarise yourself with the Board Guidelines if you haven't done so already.
@Blumling02 Per ACOG guidelines early diabetic screening is indicated if you have a history of gestational diabetes, increased risk for GDM (for example if you mother or sister have a history of GDM or DM before the age of 50). Or if you have a BMI greater than 30, although some practices use a BMI of greater than 35. Just ask the next time you go in what triggered you for an early screening and I am sure they will be happy to review.
Re: Blood work test
However, they might be doing a A1C which can give a better idea of how your blood sugars are over the last several months. Those numbers can help them decided when to do the actual Glucose Tolerance Test.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Also, please familiarise yourself with the Board Guidelines if you haven't done so already.