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johnsae
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Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
What are they checking my pee for? 
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leighla
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Sugar levels in your urine.
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:28 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Does sugar mean a UTI?
I always thought they checked for that as well.
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johnsae
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by leighla
Sugar levels in your urine.
ok...so if the sugar level is "off" what would it indicate? gestational diabetes?
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:29 PM |
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vegalady
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
sugar levels
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:30 PM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
protien in your urine an early sign of pre elampsia
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:32 PM |
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leighla
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by johnsae
Posted by leighla
Sugar levels in your urine.
ok...so if the sugar level is "off" what would it indicate? gestational diabetes?
It would indicate that they have to run further tests. But it can be an indicator of GD.
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:34 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by Smileyd17
Does sugar mean a UTI?
I always thought they checked for that as well.
nope that would be by doing a white blood coint, bacteria count in urine. Offices usually dont do that, they send it out.
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by KPtoys
protien in your urine an early sign of pre elampsia
sometimes, but not always - they found some protein in my urine, and to quote my gyno...
" Oh - its just some shmutz in your vagina"
I don't think I ever laughed so hard at my dr's... ever!
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KPtoys
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Here is what it is for...
Your urine will be tested at each prenatal visit. This test checks the levels of sugar and protein. Often, sugar in the urine is normal in pregnancy. High levels of sugar could be a sign of diabetes. Protein in the urine may be a sign of urinary tract infection, kidney disease, or high blood pressure that occurs in late pregnancy. The urine test also is used to check for infections of the bladder and kidneys. If these problems occur, they can be treated.
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:38 PM |
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Aga
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
would they tell you right away that something is wrong?
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:44 PM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by Aga
would they tell you right away that something is wrong?
Yes, I did mine today and I have trace amounts of protein. Nothing to worry about though
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| Posted 1/3/07 4:51 PM |
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JennChris
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
When I have trace amts of protein they tell me that I should be drinking more water
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beena
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
they also can tell if you are getting enough water or if you need to drink more from certain levels.
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| Posted 1/4/07 8:10 AM |
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ARIELSMOM
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
sugar and protein.
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| Posted 1/4/07 8:55 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Sugar & protien levels.
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KateDevine
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by beena
they also can tell if you are getting enough water or if you need to drink more from certain levels.
This is what I used to get spoken to about when I had horrible m/s.
And yes, they'd tell you right away if something is wrong.
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| Posted 1/4/07 9:08 AM |
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Aga
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Re: Kinda dumb question...when we pee at every appt, what exactly are they testing for?
Posted by KPtoys
Posted by Aga
would they tell you right away that something is wrong?
Yes, I did mine today and I have trace amounts of protein. Nothing to worry about though
oh ok, cause I always look at the nurse's face and try to figure out if the test result is good or bad lol
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