High reading at 1 hour glucose test?

Question

Ah! I’m pregnant with my third and had my one hour glucose test yesterday afternoon. I just checked the portal and it said my reading was high (150 and it says normal range is 130-140). My doctors office hasn’t called yet with next steps/info but my hormonal self instantly felt bummed/guilty and have been going down a google rabbit hole. Has anyone else been in this situation and turned out not having it? Is it likely I’ll just be recommended for the 3 hour glucose test and I could still pass that and end up not having GD? What does GD change in a pregnancy (besides controlling diet, etc)?

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I failed my 1 hr by literally one point but passed every single finger prick at my 3 hr test thankfully. I get the feeling guilty thing about failing the 1 hr (I literally cried the entire drive home that day and cried in bed for like thirty minutes cause of it), but it's nothing you caused if you do end up having GD. It's just how your body is reacting to and processing sugar levels and stuff during this pregnancy and will resolve after you have baby. I think if you do end up having GD, you just have to have a controlled diet (to help yours and baby's weight gain and sugar levels) and monitor your blood sugar.

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I failed my 1hr I had a reading of 150 also. I passed my 3 hr no problem. Everyone’s bodies handle it differently. The 3 hr is not fun (from my experience) but it’s all part of becoming a mommy. I’m very glad I don’t have it.

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I failed my 1 hour a few days ago at 160. I passed the 3 hour no problem today. Just make sure you bring a substantial snack with you for immediately after. I thought what I brought would be enough, but it definitely wasn’t!

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GD begins with diet control and monitoring blood glucose levels several times a day. It is progressive and will get worse over time so some women end up on medication which is fine (I’m on insulin). It can increase your likelihood of an induction or caesarean if your baby is on the big side but every hospital is different and every pregnancy is different :)

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Yes, my one hour also came back slightly elevated and I had to do the 3hr glucose test to confirm/ deny GD. I passed my 3hr one no problem!

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With my first my number at the 1 hour was 150 and I passed the 3 hour. With my second it was 145 and I passed the 3 hour. This time it was 145 and my OB said I don’t have to do the 3 hour this time. Just get my blood sugar checked at my next appointment ☺️

High reading at 1 hour glucose test?

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