Does anyone know how to "pass" the gestational diabetes test?

Question

I am 15 weeks pregnant and I have to take the test in about a month. For the past 3 years I have been extremely cautious about staying away from sugars of all kinds (even fruit.) I don't feel good when I eat sugar, and it gives me a rash.

The problem is, they are going to make me drink this sugary mixture (YUCK). Since I never eat sugar, I don't know how my body will handle it, and I don't want to be labeled as "high risk" when I know I am eating right for my baby.

Anyone hear of any ways to "pass" the diabetes test. I heard that almonds help your body digest sugar. Any other ideas? Should I start eating sugar now, so that my body can handle the sugar test?

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For all those wondering why I would want to pass the test. The test is to tell me if my baby will be harmed b/c of the effect sugar has on my body. Well, if I NEVER eat sugar - then the test is invalid to me... the only thing it will do is tell my dr. to put me in a category labeled "high risk" which will in turn make me more likely to have a cesection. Dr's like to give c-sections especially for pregnancies labeled "high risk".

Answer 1

do not eat or drink anything the morning you go in for the test....you will pass it. they told me you could drink coffee, so i did and i failed and had to do the looooooong test...lol dont eat or even drink water till your done hun! you will pass!!! good luck!

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Edit: You HAVE to understand... this test is not an insult to your eating habits, it IS for the safety of you and your child. It does NOT matter what you do and don't eat on a normal basis. Your hormones CAN cause your sugar level to drop and rise, regardless of what you eat. Otherwise, no one would have to take the test... we'd all just have to eat healthy. Not all gestational diabetes can be controlled by diet... so if you did have it and decided not to be tested or do something strange with the test to pass it, you would be putting yourself and your child in danger. Sometimes gestational diabetes can only be controlled by medication, whether you like it or not. AND... not all people who have gestational diabetes have big babies OR C-sections. You could go through your pregnancy without being high risk and STILL have a C-section. The whole point of knowing whether you have it or not, is to PREVENT a big baby, unhealthy baby or mother, and a C-section.

Let's put it this way... if you have it, you have it.. if you don't you don't. Because your body isn't used to processing a lot of sugar at once, you might fail the 1 hour test.... but would pass the 3 hour test if you don't have gestational diabetes. Don't try to "pass" it. You want the results to be as accurate as possible.

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Don't try to "sneak" your way around the test! It could be dangerous for you and your baby. Just take the test. If the results are high sugar they will do a much more extensive testing. And if you just so happen do NOT process sugar well, then it's better to know early so you can take care of it now rather then have terrible complications later because your doctor was given false information because "You" don't want to be labeled "HIGH RISK".

Take care. Hope you do the right thing!

Answer 6

If you don't have diabetes you will pass the test. You don't need to do anything to "pass" it. Eating anything else could cause the results to be wrong. Do you really want false results? All they will make you do if you have it is watch your sugar intake which you are already doing so you will be fine. Also, the drink is not the type of sugar in junk food, it is the kind that will illicit the diabetic response in your blood they are looking for. So it is not the same as junking out on brownies or something like that.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Be sedentary before you take the test and don't eat high carbs the night before. Even if you stay away from sugars carbs do the same thing as far as the test is concerned. If you test positive for preg diabetes they will just get you to prick your finger and control your diet so the baby doesn't gain too much weight or have too high an insulin level.

Answer 9

Dont eat or drink anything with a lot of sugar before the test. Eat a high protein breakfast and ask if you can walk around the hospital while you wait.

I waited with my 16 month old son...and had to walk him around to keep him from freaking out...I passed...but I also passed the first time when I was pregnant with my son.

I think you are either prone to it or you arent...doesnt matter if you never eat sugar or you survive on it.

Good luck

Answer 10

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/vhPA3
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 11

Gestational Diabetes has nothing to do with how much sugar you eat just like having Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar. Gestational Diabetes, as with Type 2 Diabetes, develops when your pancreas can not make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar levels in a safe range. With GD, this occurs because the placenta makes hormones that can make it hard for insulin to work at an appropriate level causing the mother's body to have to work hard to produce more insulin. When it comes to the test for Gestational Diabetes, it is not a true "pass" or "fail" mark you are looking for. The intent is to diagnose Gestational Diabetes early enough in the pregnancy to monitor progress and watch for any complications. Many women with GD can control it well with a meal plan devised by a diabetic counselor, but if not, the addition of medications (not harmful to the baby) can be added to help get both mom and baby through the pregnancy with as little problems as possible. After delivery, most moms and babies are fine and all signs of diabetes are gone. I had Gestational Diabetes with my 4th child 10 years ago. This year I was diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of GD is that mothers have a greater risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes later in their lives. One common misconception about Diabetes is the role sugar plays in the diet. While sugar in the white, powdery form we commonly think of is a danger to diabetics, all forms of carbohydrates need to be monitored closely. These foods include breads, grains, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes, corn, green peas, dried beans, fruit, juice, milk, and yogurt as well as the commonly thought of foods that are sweet. All of these foods metabolize into sugars which are important for fuel to energize our bodies. So, while diabetics should eat carbohydrates in moderation, it is important to strive for a consistent intake of carbs throughout the day. Gestational Diabetes does not generally have noticeable symptoms. Many of the common diabetic symptoms such as increased urination, dry skin, increased hunger, vision problems, and sleepiness are all common pregnancy symptoms as well, so routine screening is done on pregnant women to detect Gestational Diabetes. While the syrupy drink you take for the test is very sweet, it will not make your body react any different to it if you eat a lot of sugar before hand. The purpose of it is to see how well your body metabolizes it. It is not uncommon for women to "fail" the first oral glucose tolerance test miserably only to "pass" the 3 hour test with flying colors. ADDED: NO - the test does not see what the effects of sugar will have on your body and your baby. The test tells the doctors if your pancreas is having problems with insulin production which is what helps keep your blood sugar levels consistent. Blood sugar is not the same type sugar as you put in your coffee in the morning. I was 38 and had Gestational Diabetes with my daughter. I was high risk, but she was delivered vaginally with absolutely no talk ever of having a c-section.