Failed Glucose 1 hour Challenge. Now what?

Question

I failed the 1 hour challenge with 196. My Doctor said it was high enough that she didn't want to do the three hour and went straight to diagnosing me with GD. I'm 28 weeks, 3 days. I was low-risk so we waited until 28 weeks exactly. What have been others experiences? She is going to call me today with how to manage/check my blood sugar. 
I am a fan of sweets but overall I think I eat relatively healthy and ride my exercise bike 6 days a week with light strength training twice a week.

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I mean that’s almost double the normal range so your OB just doesn’t see the point in doing the 3 hour. You’ll likely have to monitor your blood sugar at home and be on a particular diet for the remainder of your pregnancy. Of course your doctor will tell you whatever they want you to do. Just watch out for any added sugar in things..it’s not just staying away from Oreos.

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I had GD with both of my pregnancies. When diagnosed with GD you'll probably have  to check your blood sugar 4x a day. Your doc will refer you to a nutritionist and they will tell you how to check your sugar and go over how to try and maintain your diet to keep it all in check. Just know it wasn't anything you did like eating too many sweets or something like that, it's all hormones and your placenta to blame.

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In most people, your body is reacting to your placenta. I exercised more than anyone I know that's had a baby recently, and still ended up with GD. Tbh, it's easier to start earlier especially if you're diet controlled because blood sugar can go a little haywire closer to your due date with GD and you'll have a nice amount of time to figure out which foods trigger you. GD diets are not actually low carb, more high protein. I found it to be very upsetting at times but overall wasn't so bad.

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That number is pretty high, I failed my 1 hour test with a 142 with the cut off being 135 so I had to take the 3 hour test and ranges were normal so I passed it.

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You always have the right to ask for the 3 hour glucose test. Though your number is very very high.

Failed Glucose 1 hour Challenge. Now what?

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