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Glucose Tolerance Test
Read all 10 responses: "Hey ladies I have to take the GTT(the 1 hour one)on Thursday and several people have told me it is better to fast because they ...
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- Can you go do the test early in the morning and then return for your appointment later in the afternoon as planned?
- Don't fast, just do what is recommended by your dr. If you are that worried, just limited carbs that day. If it is up, it is up. You'll make yourself sick if you f...
- As a gestational diabetic for the 2nd time now, I will tell you some "tricks" about eating that may help. I test my blood sugar 2 hours after eating. So, because you ...
Failed Glucose Tolerance Test
Read all 10 responses: "Hi! I'm just wondering if some of you have had similar experiences. This is my 4th pregnancy...2 out of the last 3 I failed the 1hr. ...
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- I am writing you to let you know my experience. I have two childresn and with both pregnancies I failed the 1st test as well. With my first pregnancy I went in for t...
- hi. i'm a mother of two. with my 1st. i was told i had gesational diabetes. with my 2nd, i passed only by 1 or 2 points. same with the 3 hour test. my md. told me i wa...
- I think that it is crazy that he would just dismiss you as a patient.... However as a mother if there is something that you could do to make your baby healthier, woul...
What Can I Eat Before Glucose Test?
If your numbers are higher, your doctor will probably schedule a glucose tolerance test, which can take most of the day, and they will tell you how to ...
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- I'll be #4 to agree that I was told to eat normally a little over two years ago when I was pregnant with my twins. Now, ten years ago when I was expecting my first dau...
- If this is your first glucose test, or if you had another one with your first pregnancy, you should be fine eatting anything non sugary like string cheese, or eggs for...
- You need to call and move the appointment up. I am a diabetic and to the body "sugar" is ANY carbohydrate. That could be anything from ceral to carrots. I have to t...
Gestational Diabetes
Hi, you need to get a glucose tolerance test. You should have the results in a very short time, your ob-gyn should do it. In the mean time, get a glucose ...
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- How far along in your pregnancy are you? Usually they test you around 28 weeks - but can do it earlier if they detect that you have it - it should only take 24 to 48 ...
- I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and my diet became very controlled after the diagnosis. The one thing that I can tell you for snacks is: peanut butt...
- Hi, you need to get a glucose tolerance test. You should have the results in a very short time, your ob-gyn should do it. In the mean time, get a glucose monitor and...
Glucose Test/Gestational Diabetes
Anyway, after I failed the second glucose tolerance test, I was told to make an appt with the hospital's dietitian. There she explained to my hubby and ...
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- you don't have to worry just wait for the results of the 3 hour test i also failed my first test.
- S., I had failed my glucose test as well. When I went in for my 3hr test I couldnt handle the drink so after 45mins i ended up cancelling (i was was soo weak and thro...
- I also had GD. I had to take pills and insulin, was checking my blood 4 times a day, was on strict diet, and had to count his moves daily.The diet is very important. I...
Gestational Diabetes - Failed One Hour Test
Aug 26, 2009 ... I failed my one hour glucose tolerance test and need to go in for the three hour test My question is has anyone ever failed the one hour but ...
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- I had gestational diabetes with all three of my pregnancies and it wasn't that big of a deal to me. I had big babies (10.1 lbs, 9.12 lbs, 9.1 lbs), but they were a...
- Hi M. S It can be scary and nerve racking, with my first 2 pregnancy's i was fine, with my third I developed gestational diabetes and I was worried at first. My docto...
- I failed the one hour test and had to take the three hour. While I did not fail the three hour, my doctor wanted me to make dietary changes because my numbers were ri...
Son Urinates a Lot!
Have the pediatrician check his blood sugar, and possibly give him a glucose tolerance test. or, he could just pee alot. Good luck! Helpful? ...
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- My 1st thought would be to limit his intake by a certain time in the evening....maybe that would decrease the amount of fluid he would have.... Good luck!!! ;0)
- What about the overnight diapers? I've never used these so not sure how well they work. Also I think Babies R Us sells inserts to put in disposables that help in tha...
- You need to make an appointment with your pediatrician. Smell your son's breath, is it fruity or acidic (think Juicy Fruit gum or sweet alcohol)? Is he thirsty all t...
Signs of Diabetes??
Urinalysis shows glucose and ketone bodies in the urine, but a blood test ... 3 shots a day and you really need to have a 5 hr glucose tolerance test done ...
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- K., Hi there. I have diabetes and its no fun. Yes you need to go and talk to your Daughters Dr. about this. Diabetes is nothing to play around with. There are a...
- As a nurse I can tell you that she has CLASSIC signs and symptoms of diabetes. Get her to her pediatrician ASAP. In the meantime, lay off the juice! The more she dr...
- K., The 3 classic signs of diabetes are: -Polyuria (increased urination) -Polydipsia (increased thirst) -Polyphagia (increased hunger) It sounds as though your da...
Gestational Diabetes
Do some searching on google for 'glucose tolerance test', and 'pregnancy induced diabetes'. I was told that my high pregnancy levels puts me at a greater ...
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- I had gestational diabetes...My son is perfectly healthy! He was born with APGAR scores of 10, because I really took care of myself after I was diagnosed. I was put on...
- S., with all 4 of my pregnancies I failed my first glucose, and passed the 3 hour test. I wouldn't stress too much, but be prepared - the 3 hour test is a fasting...
- Hi S.- I had GD, and my son is 2 1/2 and doing fine. After the baby is born they will check is blood sugar every time he/she eats. I don't remember if it was before...
Pregnant and 38
Oct 19, 2009 ... So if they do a glucose tolerance test, or anything like that, I would consider it necessary. However, if you are not interested in knowing ...
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- I was 33 when I had my son and let me tell you they wanted a whole bunch of tests because of my age. I only let them do a few. There is this one that they test the p...
- I had my second baby at 35, and my third baby when I was 38. My doc was not at all concerned, b/c I was very healthy otherwise. I did the non invasive tests, such as...
- Speaking as a midwife, the only tests that are required by the state are the ones run on the initial blood work. The ones for all kinds of genetic problems are absolut...
