I am being tested for gestational diabetes tomorrow because my?

Question

20 week ultrasound showed the baby at almost 22 weeks. Is this normal to have this done only because of this? I dont want to be pricked and poked for the next 4months if it comes out positive(especially if it is a false positive)

what should i eat for dinner

i asked what to eat because one of the responses said that what she ate for dinner the night before caused a positive

Answer 1

You usually are tested at around 28 weeks, but some drs like to do this at different times. If you are worried, ask the questions, they are always ready and willing to answer any you might have! The thing is not to stress yourself over this. It's just a visit, drink of really sweet Sprite, and an hour later a little prick and your done. You don't have to even fast for this test, but after you drink the sweet stuff you can't eat the hour that you wait until after they take the blood. Many times you come back negative, think of that instead! And if you do, the less you have to worry about. The thing is that if you are positive, you'd be glad to find out early so that there aren't any complications later!

Answer 2

I know this sounds like a painful experience, but it is very important. The test is a 1 hour glucose tolerance test(GTT), and it is performed by 1) getting a sample of your fasting blood and 2) getting a sample of your blood 1 hour after drinking a 50 gram "dose" of glucose sugar drink (which many people say is the worst of it!). If it is positive, you will then be asked to do a 3 hour GTT, which is much the same only more sugar and two more blood draws. There are very specific criterea that determine and abnormal 3 hour GTT, but if it is positive (that is, if your blood sugar is too high) you will have gestational diabetes by definition. In other words, there are no false positives because the condition is defined by the results of the blood test. On the other hand, the 1 hour GTT could be a false positive leading to a negative 3 hour GTT. In any case, it is vitally important to the health of your baby to be treated in the case that you have gestational diabetes, so I would suggest having it done

Answer 3

I just recently had a baby and it was my understanding that everyone has to do the gestational diabetes test at 20 weeks. I live in SC and it was standard to have to have the 20 week gestational diabetes. p.s. I ended up being a gestational diabetic. To this day I wonder if the test was effected by my dinner the night before. A word of advice... just watch what you eat tonight.. even before the time frame they give you just in case.

Answer 4

It's really early to be tested for gestational diabetes (though they may check women at high risk earlier). They usually test between 24 and 28 weeks.
Probably they are going to do a fasting glucose, or a one
hour test. Just one poke.
They are checking because one reason babies grow larger than the dates suggested is diabetes, because glucose passes through the placenta, giving baby too much and making him grow larger.
I didn't get checked until 28 weeks, I don't think (mine was positive both times, I'm diet-controlled however, thank God).
If it comes out positive, you'll probably need to do a three hour glucose challenge test (four pokes) and if that is positive they will want to check yout glycohemoglobin to see how your average sugars have been over three months (one more poke). You'll also need daily sugar checks (finger pokes, 4 x a day).
It's not so bad--and TRUST ME, it's worth knowing if you DO have it.
Good luck!!

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Answer 6

It's perfectly normal to be tested at this time. I'm on baby number two and have been diagnosed for the 2nd time with GD. High glucose levels can cause a big baby. Which can result in a premature delivery.

Should your sugar test high you may not necessarily need medication. If it's not too high, you may be able to control it with diet. You will probably have to test every day though.

I am the biggest "needle-phobe" out there. Of course, my dr. only wants to use insulin. When it comes to your unborn child you have to do what you have to do. I found the needles aren't really that bad ~ more mind over matter! I got through the first pregnancy and delivered a very healthy 7lb. 5oz. baby boy! I just started the insulin again and it's a pain, but the baby is worth it!!!

Answer 7

I was tested for gestational diabetes around week 20 of both of my pregnancies. I thought it was routine.

Answer 8

Gestational diabetes testing is standard around the mid-point of the pregnancy. It is a simple test and can be very beneficial to you and baby.

Answer 9

the reason they are testing you for gestational diabetes is because it can cause large babies, and if you are 2 weeks bigger that is a sign of gestational diabetes.

Answer 10

All women are tested for gestational diabetes and it doesn't sound like you have much understanding of the testing or the disease. You don't want to be "pricked and poked", well do you want a healthy child? You need to talk to your doctor about all medical decisions and not base them solely on your personal comfort.