How to prepare for 3-hour glucose test?

Question

Hi so I failed my 1-hour glucose screening and I’m nervous I’m so scared if I have GD and I was reading it causes stillbirth and now I’m too afraid to eat any kinds of sugars. I read some people say continue with your regular diet up until it’s time to fast but I’m so worried, I don’t want to lose my little girl and I’m scared just eating a little sugar will harm her. I have my appointment made for in 2 days but ughh this is torture I just want to know so I can do the best I can to keep her safe. Should I stay away from sugar and carbs?

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You can’t prepare for it. It’s not like studying for a test.

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There’s nothing you can do. If you have GD, you’ll have GD no matter what you do to “prepare” for the test. But it’s better to know and be treated appropriately. Having GD doesn’t mean you’ll have a stillbirth or anything like that. Most women have perfectly healthy pregnancies and babies and there is nothing to panic about.
Also, very likely you don’t even have GD. Sooooo many women fail the 1 hour but pass the 3 hour test

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Eat a balanced diet of 150 carbs or less for 3-4 days leading up to it. I failed both 1-hrs in my pregnancies but passed both 3-hrs doing this. Doctor recommended. But you either have GD or don’t. 💛

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There’s nothing you can do if you have GD. Just try and eat well.

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I mean it CAN cause stillbirth if you don’t take care of it but I currently have it for the third time. I diet, closely monitor my blood sugar and get monitored by my ob and and endocrinologist. 
I have two healthy boys and this babe is looking great. It’s not that uncommon and not something to be terrified if you do have it.
There is nothing you can do to prepare or not prepare for the test. You will either pass it or not.

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I was terrified as well being my first . I failed both test 🤦🏻‍♀️. I actually did get GD but I had PCOS to begin with which didn’t help my situation. I was on insulin though out my pregnancy. My baby was born with no issues . Best of luck

How to prepare for 3-hour glucose test?

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