How to Prepare for 1 Hour Glucose Tolerance Test?

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In 3 weeks, I’m supposed to get my 28 week labs done, which will include the 1 hour glucose tolerance test. This is my first pregnancy, and I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do over the next few weeks to help ensure my numbers are passable?! I was already “plus size” and had PCOS to begin with, so I’m feeling anxious about this test...

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You probably shouldn’t do anything differently (except for whatever instructions they give you regarding fasting) as they need to be able to determine accurate results from the test. The goal is not to pass, but to work out whether you might have diabetes so that it can be addressed appropriately.

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There's basically nothing you can do, but try to not get stressed, good luck! 😊

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nothing you do will change your numbers. continue eating and drinking like you normally do.

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don't eat or drink anything sweet like a day or 2 before the test

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The night before and morning of your test just don't eat a bunch of carbs. It takes your body longer to process and break those foods down which could cause you to fail even if you don't have gestational diabetes. I ate more of a protein dinner and in the morning I ate more protein of eggs with some cheese, tied me over until after my appt. and I passed! Good luck! 😊

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My nurse told me not to eat anything before my test ☹️ my dr is an hour away so I have to wake up early , NOT eat drive an hour. Wait in the waiting room, take the test and wait another hour ☹️ I find that very hard 😭

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I had 3 glucose tests with my pregnancy. One 1 hour and two 3 hour tests. The one that got me was the first blood draw before you drink the glucose. Nothing could prevent that. Just keep drinking water and eating healthy.

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My doc told me if im worried about failing it. I can do a mini fasting. Eat a healthy dinner the night before, and only drink water for the rest of the night. Also only drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment the next day with a small healthy snack before. Just to give yourself some confidence going into your appointment cause like everyone else said there's really nothing you can do...

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I’m plus size as well, I recently did my 1 hour test & passed it just fine. I ate yogurt & a pack of those mini donuts before my test lol. It was perfectly fine. Good luck!

How to Prepare for 1 Hour Glucose Tolerance Test?

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