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monkeybride
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Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
It looks like that is next on my list of things to do.
Also if and GD moms read this, what do you eat if you ended up with GD?
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Posted 8/28/08 10:41 AM  |
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Jacksmommy
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
I went to the office, drank the stuff and they did a blood test when I finished and the next three hours after that. I had to sit there so I brought a book w/ me!
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| Posted 8/28/08 10:43 AM |
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twobabies
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Posted by ejm1219
I went to the office, drank the stuff and they did a blood test when I finished and the next three hours after that. I had to sit there so I brought a book w/ me!
yep. thats it in a nutshell. bring an ipod or book and the times goes pretty quick.
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| Posted 8/28/08 10:49 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
I have GD. They had me skip the 3 hr. and go right to the endocrinologist because my # was so high. As far as eating, they pretty much want you to cut out all sweets and sugars and the carbs you eat should be complex carbs like whole wheat breads and whole grains. Fruit is ok but not in the morning. Basically I am limited to 15g of carbs at breakfast, 15g carbs for my morning snack, 45g carbs for lunch, 15g carbs for afternoon snack, 60g carbs for dinner, and 30g carbs for nighttime snack. It was hard in the beginning but now it's second nature to me. I know what I can have, I know what meals keep my sugars in check, and honestly.......I also know what sweets I can have (if I crave something) so that my sugar won't spike. It's an adjustment but you get use to it. I also take insulin with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and at bedtime. Good luck!! 
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| Posted 8/28/08 10:52 AM |
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Lauren82
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Posted by ejm1219
I went to the office, drank the stuff and they did a blood test when I finished and the next three hours after that. I had to sit there so I brought a book w/ me!
When I did the one hour, the lady told me that I should bring water because at Sunrise they take a urine sample each hour in addition to the blood...they didn't do this last time at Quest though.
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| Posted 8/28/08 10:52 AM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Do you have to fast for the 3 hour? I didn't have to for the 1 hour.
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| Posted 8/28/08 12:36 PM |
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Posted by Hofstra26
I have GD. They had me skip the 3 hr. and go right to the endocrinologist because my # was so high. As far as eating, they pretty much want you to cut out all sweets and sugars and the carbs you eat should be complex carbs like whole wheat breads and whole grains. Fruit is ok but not in the morning. Basically I am limited to 15g of carbs at breakfast, 15g carbs for my morning snack, 45g carbs for lunch, 15g carbs for afternoon snack, 60g carbs for dinner, and 30g carbs for nighttime snack. It was hard in the beginning but now it's second nature to me. I know what I can have, I know what meals keep my sugars in check, and honestly.......I also know what sweets I can have (if I crave something) so that my sugar won't spike. It's an adjustment but you get use to it. I also take insulin with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and at bedtime. Good luck!!
can i ask you what type of insulin you use? is it in a pen?
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| Posted 8/28/08 1:05 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Posted by mia818
Posted by Hofstra26
I have GD. They had me skip the 3 hr. and go right to the endocrinologist because my # was so high. As far as eating, they pretty much want you to cut out all sweets and sugars and the carbs you eat should be complex carbs like whole wheat breads and whole grains. Fruit is ok but not in the morning. Basically I am limited to 15g of carbs at breakfast, 15g carbs for my morning snack, 45g carbs for lunch, 15g carbs for afternoon snack, 60g carbs for dinner, and 30g carbs for nighttime snack. It was hard in the beginning but now it's second nature to me. I know what I can have, I know what meals keep my sugars in check, and honestly.......I also know what sweets I can have (if I crave something) so that my sugar won't spike. It's an adjustment but you get use to it. I also take insulin with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and at bedtime. Good luck!!
can i ask you what type of insulin you use? is it in a pen?
Yep, it's a pen. The one I take during the day is called Humalog and the bedtime pen is called Humalin. Very easy to use, pop a needle on, and stick it in. Does not hurt at all!! It's also very easy to adjust your insulin dosage.......you just dial in however many units you need.
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| Posted 8/28/08 2:37 PM |
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annie
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Re: Can Someone tell me how the 3 hour glucose test works?
Posted by Hofstra26
I have GD. They had me skip the 3 hr. and go right to the endocrinologist because my # was so high. As far as eating, they pretty much want you to cut out all sweets and sugars and the carbs you eat should be complex carbs like whole wheat breads and whole grains. Fruit is ok but not in the morning. Basically I am limited to 15g of carbs at breakfast, 15g carbs for my morning snack, 45g carbs for lunch, 15g carbs for afternoon snack, 60g carbs for dinner, and 30g carbs for nighttime snack. It was hard in the beginning but now it's second nature to me. I know what I can have, I know what meals keep my sugars in check, and honestly.......I also know what sweets I can have (if I crave something) so that my sugar won't spike. It's an adjustment but you get use to it. I also take insulin with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and at bedtime. Good luck!!
I had a similar diet, but my protein was also limited. I was not allowed any sweets at all because mine was very challenging to manage. It stinks, but other pregnancy conditions are far worse. Plus, you'll be eating the healthiest you ever have! The diet is great for the baby.
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| Posted 8/28/08 8:32 PM |
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