I'm 28 weeks and didn't pass the 1 hour glucose test so now I have to go in tomorrow and take the 3 hour. I tested my blood sugar today 4 hours after eating lunch and it was at 87. I tested two hours after eating dinner and it was 146. Is the 146 high? Does that mean I have diabetes? Is it possible I screwed the second test up because I took blood from several different spots on my arm or does it matter?
2007-04-10 15:51:01 · 17 answers · asked by fromthecabbagepatch 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
For Gestational Diabetes, they say you should not test your arm. Only test the four fingers that aren't your thumb. (I know..it doesn't make sense.) I failed my GD screening and my 3 hour but I screwed them up. I asked for a retest and got a neg. Between those times I had to attend a GD class which is where the GD nutritionist said not use blood samples from the arm. I also tested my blood and all my tests were normal-even after eating sweets. I had to do yet another test and it was also normal.
Your four hour test is good. That is considered a "before meals" or fasting result. Anything under 105 is normal for pregnancy. During my GD class, the nutritionist told us that with the diet, our glucose levels should not exceed 120 one hour after meals.
146 is high for two hours after eating. Did you consume an enormous bowl of icecream with it? I tested lower on my initial one hour test (141) and they told me that was failing. From what you described, it sounds like you have GD.
Tips for taking the 4 hour test.
1. Don't eat after 8pm. Water is ok. Do not drink caffiene.
2. Go for your test at 8am.
3. Bring lots of reading material.
2007-04-10 16:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by Julie J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 87 reading before eating is fine, in the normal range of 90-130. 146 2 hours after eating is only slightly high. Less than 140 2 hours after meals is the target. If you ate a meal high in carbohydrates, though, this will cause a higher reading. Bedtime target number is less than 150. I had Gestational Diabetes with my last pregnancy 10 years ago. I was able to manage it well with a specialized meal plan. A risk to moms with Gestational Diabetes is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life. I was just recently diagnosed with glucose intolerance, which is a pre-diabetic condition. So, I am back on a specialized meal plan hoping to keep Type 2 Diabetes at bay for a while. The numbers you received today are not enough to determine if you have Gestational Diabetes. Of interest to your doctor will be your fasting glucose level. After you drink the glucose solution, your blood sugar should peak after 1 hours and then come down at the 2 hour and the 3 hour blood draw. Where you get the blood from does not play an important part in your glucose reading.
2007-04-10 16:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 02:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Hollis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and I have Gestational Diabetes. You will have to wait until your 3 hour GTT but 146 is high. The range for a fasting blood sugar check (with a meter) before breakfast (fasting) is 70-90. Two hours after a meal it is 70-120. Having Gestational Diabetes isn't that big a deal though. I have to test my BS 4 times a day, once before breakfast and 2 hours after breakfast, lunch and dinner. And I have to follow a strict diet that includes very little carbohydrates and no sweets. But its only for 3 more months and then hopefully it will go away. I have to have a 2 hour GTT 6 weeks after my baby is born. Good Luck on your test !! And congrats on your pregnancy !! :)
2007-04-10 16:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by stacislife 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I failed my one-hour test by four points (my score was 144). I went for my three-hour test yesterday. It certainly wasn't the best way to spend my morning, but it's not so awful that you should fret about it. A few things to keep in mind: Get to the lab as early as possible...the sooner you start, the sooner you are done. Bring a huge bottle of water. It's OK to drink water throughout the test, and I found that drinking water helped my stomach tolerate the glucose solution better. It didn't make me feel queasy at all. I just experienced a little dizziness about an hour after I drank the solution. I put the cold bottle of water against the back of my neck, and the feeling passed. If you know anyone who has a portable DVD player or video iPod, borrow it. Use the headset and sit near an electrical outlet in the waiting room if you can. Bring a movie or a few TV shows you've really been wanting to see for a long time (something romantic your partner would hate, for example). It helps the time pass faster than a book or a magazine. Bring a pillow to sit on, and wear comfortable clothing. Bring a snack for after you're done (but not something sweet, you won't want anything sugary). You'll be hungry. Take the whole day off from work, if you can, and plan to do something fun in the afternoon so you have something to look forward to: a pedicure, shopping for baby clothes, going out for lunch with a friend. Good luck!
2007-04-11 08:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had Gestational Diabetes with my 2nd child...seems like 146 is on the high side from what I remember...does not matter where you take blood...reading should be accurate. Don't worry if you have it, you will be put on a special diet which is a bit of a bother but will definitely keep you from gaining a lot of weight...even with being on the diet, my child still weighed in at 9 pounds 9 ounces!!! So don't worry about the baby either, you will be well educated on Gestational Diabetes and how to take care of yourself by the time you have the baby.
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2016-03-06 00:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go by the three hour test. I had gestational diabetes with both of my children, you will just have to watch what and how much you eat. It isnt hard to control so relax.
2007-04-10 16:00:48 · answer #10 · answered by softballmom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋