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randella
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Randi
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Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
This is my next appt, and based on posts I had seen on here-- I thought I needed to fast or something for the 1 hour.
The instructions say I do not, and I can eat a normal breakfast, etc.
I don't want to do anything to jeopardize my results-- so, based on your experiences, what should I do the day before and the morning of in terms of what I eat?
I don't eat a lot of sugar anyway, but, I do want to ensure my results are good!
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Blissful
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Definitely follow the diretions they give you. Fasting can actually cause a glucos surge and show higher numbers.
Just eat a sensible breakfast with not a lot of sugar
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:36 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
I hear such differing things. The instructions I got with my drink this morning at my appointment says I need to fast for 5 hours prior. I've scheduled my appointment for first thing in the morning so I don't have to worry about not eating.
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:38 PM |
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nrvbrd
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Posted by Blissful
Definitely follow the diretions they give you. Fasting can actually cause a glucos surge and show higher numbers.
Just eat a sensible breakfast with not a lot of sugar
I would go by this advice.
When I took my one hour ( it was sprung on me early in the pregnancy due to family history), I failed.
I had not eaten at all that morning or too late in the evening the night before. This was purely coincidence and not intentional.
I could not believe I failed. I went on to take the three hour and passed. I actually have to take the three hour again soon.
So I say all this to say, that I truly believe fasting may have skewed my results.
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:46 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
my dr. told me not to fast, she just said to watch the carbs that day.
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:48 PM |
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randella
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Thanks-- my appt is at 9 AM, but I will need to leave here by 8 to get there in time, and if I didn't eat-- I'd be STARVING after the test was over.
I usually just have some cereal for breakfast, so I guess that should be fine.
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:53 PM |
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boobanick
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
For my DS my lab opens at 700 so i didnt eat breakfast b/c i was scared that i would throw up the drink if i ate something... (people told me it was that bad that i would probably throw it up) but it actually tasted like orange soda and for DD i am actually going tomorrow morning to take it and i am going to go at 700 again and take it first thing and i dont eat anything..
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| Posted 10/13/08 1:55 PM |
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Bops
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Posted by SweetTooth
my dr. told me not to fast, she just said to watch the carbs that day.
Basically same here; limit carbs and sugars that day...My appt isnt until 5pm so I'd be on the floor if i didnt eat all day - LOL !!!
Message edited 10/13/2008 2:49:04 PM.
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| Posted 10/13/08 2:48 PM |
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hunnybunnyxoxo
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Posted by Blissful
Definitely follow the diretions they give you. Fasting can actually cause a glucos surge and show higher numbers.
Just eat a sensible breakfast with not a lot of sugar
ita, i was going to say the samething.
for the 1 hour, you do not have to fast.
have breakfast but make sure it's about 2 hours before your appt. nothing loaded with sugar...
i had a grilled cheese with no butter for breakfast, then i had an apple about an hour before my appt. and failed my 1 hour by 1 point. i think it was the apple that put me over the top...didn't know what the protocol was for the 1 hour test..
anyhow, i had to take the 3 hour test and fast for 8 hours ( took the test early in the morning)..
waiting to see the results...
good luck!!
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| Posted 10/13/08 2:55 PM |
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Akajt98
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
I didn't fast at all....Dr. told me I didn't need to. I had mine done around lunch time and there was not problem at all.
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| Posted 10/13/08 3:25 PM |
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StressedNoMore
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
Due what your doctor told you to do.. I ate normal before my test... just dont eat a candy bar right before... I would eat what you would normally eat for breakfast and lunch and snacks pending on your appt time... The only thing that might increase #'s is if your on your way and eat candy...
Good Luck
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| Posted 10/13/08 3:31 PM |
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sarahbelle
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
You should follow your drs instructions. I was told not to eat after midnight the day before, but my appt was at 7, so it wasn't too difficult.
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| Posted 10/13/08 3:56 PM |
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GreenGirl05
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
I had my glucose test at 8:00 and I was told to eat a light meal and not to eat after 9:00PM...and I passed the first time....thank goodness!! 
You'll do fine!
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| Posted 10/13/08 4:02 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Spinoff to Glucose Test-- Taking the test
It really depends on where you're taking it. I took it at Quest labs. I could have water, but I wasn't allowed to eat before the test. Another woman came in for the glucose test and since she ate breakfast that morning, they wouldn't allow her to take the test that day.
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| Posted 10/13/08 4:26 PM |
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