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05.27.08, 09:52 AM New York City
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I am 28 weeks pg and I failed my first glucose test. I will be taking the three hour test on Friday. Is there something I should do to prepare? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 05.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
 

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Know the closest restaurant to run to afterwards. Bring a good book or your computer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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What about eating right a few days before. Is there something I should drink or eat to keep the numbers low? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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It won't really make any difference. You shoudl be eating a balnaced diet regardless, right? And if you have gd or borderline gd, you really do want to know for your health and the health of your db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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That is true. I didn't think I was eating that badly, but when you think about it. I guess I really was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Don't beat yourself up. It isn't all caused by diet. Some women are more predisposed to gestational diabetes than others. It depends a lot on your risk factors (pre-pregnancy weight, family history, age, race etc.) as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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I know.. This is my second pregancy and the first time I didn't have this problem, but that was also about 3 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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my ob told me to eat an extra serving of a complex carb (rice, bread or potatoes) at each meal for the 2-3 days before the test. fwiw, w/1st preg, i passed 1 hour by 4 points. 2nd preg, failed 1 hour by 1 point and passed each of the 3 hour test by 20-60 points. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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GL. I have mine on Thursday, but expecting it to be fine given this is #3 and I've never had a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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you cannot prepare for this test and shouldn't try to trick the numbers. eat what you normally would. take a good book or magazines with you. I failed my first test but passed the second 3 hour test. it happens. and if you have gd it is totally manageable and a good heads up for future diet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Thanks to everyone for their advice. I think the only thing that I will try and stay away from is soda, junk food, and try and eat more protein. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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I failed the 1 hour horribly and OB said I was a ringer for GD. I passed the 3 hour w/flying colors. Nothing I can think of for you to prepare, just bring some good mags or a book b/c it is BORING. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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