So, I went in this morning for my 3 hr glucose test. The nurse said not to eat or drink anything last night. I did not. But I did have a glass of water this morning. When I told the nurse this, she said they wouldn't be able to test me and I would have to come back tomorrow.
Everyone I spoke with regarding drinking water said they were allowed. The nurse said even a small amount of water would raise my glucose levels too much. Is this true? Is a small amount of water enough to greatly affect my test results? I just don't know if I believe that.
2007-12-11 04:28:34 · 6 answers · asked by singinzgr8 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am simply looking for an answer, not a judgement or rudeness. So do not be so rude and tell me that I "need to listen". I am not a child. Obviously I woudn't go in for testing in the first place if I didn't care. I just want to know if water raises glucose, that's all. So, answers are welcomed from everyone who isn't perfect. Thanks
2007-12-11 04:51:12 · update #1
I went for my one hour and three hour glucose test and was able to drink all the water I wanted. Just no food 12 hours before the test.
I have never heard of that.... I would give your doc a call and let him know.
2007-12-11 04:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's put it this way. I have been told both by the same lab. I was told not to drink anything, and when I got to the lab, they couldn't do the test because I was so dehydrated they couldn't find a vein. The person who did my test said I should have had some water to keep my veins up. I don't see how water can raise glucose levels as there IS NO glucose in water.
2007-12-11 04:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think water will raise your glucose levels enough to throw a test off...sounds strange.
Id call your doctor.
2007-12-11 04:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by GayLF 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My lab told me to drink water. It helps "plump" up your veins so they can get the blood out better. I just did my test last week.
2007-12-11 07:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by proud mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seems ridiculous! I was allowed liquids...(water) but no food. I'd call the doctor office!!
2007-12-11 04:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by LosersSuck 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your supposed to be fasting that means nothing after midnight. you need to listen and yes water can raise your sugar do as they tell you for your childs sake
2007-12-11 04:35:54 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋