Did you pass your Gestational diabetes test at 300lbs+

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I have my GD test next week, I'll be 27 weeks. I'm not looking forward to this at all. And if I do have it, I'm not sure how I'll handle it. I don't eat meat, and I live in NZ so lots of veggies are not in season atm so everything is super expensive and we can't afford it. Most of what we eat is pasta dishes and potato dishes. Not healthy, I know, but it's the cheapest thing atm. I don't eat much sweets and don't drink sodas or anything sweet. I'm 300+ and was wondering if any of you ladies are around my weight with a similar diet and passed your GD test? Any advice?

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My doctor said avoid a carb heavy meal and sweets the night before and morning of the test. Drink plenty of water. I was 280s for both mine and I passed with flying colors

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I am 238 pounds currently at 14 weeks and I have already told my provider I am refusing the GD glucose test. Even with the longer glucose test you can get false positives because the drink contains no protein like a normal meal does. Instead I will test my blood sugar at home with a meter and finger prick three times (fasting and then 2 hours after meals) a day for a week (that was the schedule set by my doctor as the alternative, every doctor is comfortable with different time periods, I've heard of only having to test one day, I've heard two weeks). You still eat meals normally as you would and move around and go about your daily activities. As a plus size woman, I did not want the chance of a false positive and to end up with extra interventions during labor for no reason. Maybe talk to your doctor about that alternative if you are worried about it!

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Try and up your lean protein if you can .. so maybe a potato and chicken or lean beef dish. Fish or eggs even. I failed my one hour but passed my three hour and never developed GD at all. I was super swollen by the end of pregnancy but no high blood pressure or anything just lots of water retention... drink loads of water and try and walk or swim as much as you can. Even try eating the fruits and veggies that are in season. I live in the prairies in Canada and we never have anything in season in the winter except potatoes and squash etc. Much like you.. but I forced myself to eat what was on sale and make salads. Frozen fruits and veggies come in handy too!

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I was 330 pre pregnancy and.i had a early scan at 14 weeks and passed it ill have another at 28 weeks

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I weigh 270 and I passed the 3 hour test! At 26 weeks yayyy

Did you pass your Gestational diabetes test at 300lbs+

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