gestational diabetes

redneckLacey007redneckLacey007
edited February 2011 in Pregnant
I had my first gd testin tues and failed now I have to do another one. I'm scared. I don't want another failed test. I have to diet 3 days before and fast 12 hours before. Any advice? Or anyone goin through the same thing?

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  • sgthalesbabiessgthalesbabies
    I found out today my 3 hr glucose results showed I have gestational diabetes. A lot of women I know had high bg levels on their 1 hr and showed to have normal levels during a 3 hr test. I was pretty sure I'd get it when I first found out I was preggo because my mom has type 2 and I have pcos, which is a precursor to gd.
  • redneckLacey007redneckLacey007
    On my deit though they want me to eat carbs and fruit juices why? Cuz that's all sugar
  • sgthalesbabiessgthalesbabies
    That's pretty weird, your body breaks down carbs into sugar which is why diabetics have to carbs count and adjust their insulin intake to their meal. My hubby has type 1, so I feel better prepared for it because of experience with him (even though gd is more like type 2). I didn't do a diet before mine. Just had to fast. The day I had my one hour, I got a call afterwards to come in the next morning for the 3 hr, so I barely had 24hrs between. All doctors are different, so I would follow the advice they give you. I'll try to see what I can find though and let you know.
  • redneckLacey007redneckLacey007
    Ok cool yea my dr said to keep my regular diet and for 3 days before add for example 2 slices of bread and a glass of orange juice or a cup of noodles and 2 bananas is some of my choices. And then he said 12 hours before my apt I can't eat or drink except for water
  • sgthalesbabiessgthalesbabies
    Hey...just curious how things were going and what your 3 hr showed?
  • redneckLacey007redneckLacey007
    i came up negative!!
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