Testing cheats?

Question

In the next few weeks I'm going to be tested for gestational diabetes. It's our first child. Is there anything I can do to help me pass? I hate needles and blood and getting hurt 😞😖😱

Answer

Also DONT TRY TO CHEAT IT! 
As much as you may hate needles you’ll hate having complications at birth or your baby needing NICU because you found a way to “cheat” the test and missed getting an important diagnosis. 
GD and testing etc isn’t so bad and it’s definitely way better than the alternative. 
People are so scared of this label that they’re willing to risk their babies health over it. I don’t get it.

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Please don’t try to cheat. It’s so important to take care of your baby. If your doctor will let you, try to do a 2 hour test from the beginning, because it will be more accurate. In the US, I did a 1 hour first, and got dramatically different results than when I fasted and did a 3 hour. Eating slightly lower carb (don’t go too low!!) and lots of protein and veggies will also help you overall, whether or not you pass. No reason to stress your pregnant body with lots of sugar.

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There are risks to your baby if you cheat. 
I got it, with no risk factors, and it was controlled by diet.

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I can't help you with anxiety about needles but I can tell you it really isn't that bad a test. I promise there are things in pregnancy that's way worse than that!
I usually lie down or leaned back and I ask the nurse to talk to me about anything really and then I look away. Deep breaths. It's gonna be fine 😊
And remember they're doing the test to make sure you and your baby are okay! It's a help! 😊

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