Has anyone opted out of their Glucose test?

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I'm just curious! I'm currently 28w and have my next obg/yn appt next week, so I'll be asking about it regardless, but I would like some opinions! I'm a high risk case, but not for the are 'regular' reasons (heart surgery + stroke.)

They want me to do the 3 hr test straight up and honestly, I do not feel comfortable with it. My eating routine has been every 1-2 hours, (except when sleeping) since surgery because of the blood thinners I'm on, so passing out after 6 hr's of sleep, just because they won't allow me to eat ... Well that's just not too appealing!

I have heard of a week long test that you can do at home; i.e pricking your finger after you wake up, and recording the results.

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Untreated gestational diabetes can cause stillbirth. I'm confused why you would opt out if you're at risk for it, unless you're planning on being treated for it anyway

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So with my 1st baby the 1 hour glucose test made me severely ill. I had a different provider for baby #2 and #3/4 (twins). I straight up refused the test. Yes, you can refuse tests (to some saying that you can't). It's part of patient rights. Other indicators of GD includes protein in your urine, measuring large for your dates, higher then normal weight gain. My midwife was fine with me refusing for baby #2 but refusing with the twins concerned her because the other indicators are misleading with twins.

The risks with GD is your blood sugar levels remain high after you eat passing this onto baby causing extra weight gain that can put stress on baby's developing organs and especially heart (which can lead to stillbirth).

I did finger stick readings with my twins once a week from 24 to 28 weeks. I would record what I ate and the time I finished eating. At the 1 hour and 2 hour mark I would take a finger stick glucose reading with a glucometer. My midwife actually thought this gave more information and a more "normal" response because I wasn't drinking a large amount of sugar I normally wouldn't. She looked for readings lower then 160 at 1 hour and lower then 120 at 2 hours. My 1 hour one was always just slightly higher but my 2 hour was right on the mark. I would have failed a 1 hour glucose test but passed a 3 hour as a lot of women do.

I hope this info helps. Talk to your provider. There are always different ways to approach care and tests that are good for both mom and baby.

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I opted out of the glucose test with baby #3 and also this baby (#4). I don't have any risk factors, according to my midwife and I don't have a history of diabetes, do my midwife said that there's other signs/symptoms that they look for than can be an indicator. No test is mandatory at all, and you can refuse it if you like. Just be sure that the doctor monitors you;) best of luck!!

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I defiantly would not opt out of a glucose test. If you are found to have GD you have to follow different care plan at the end of your pregnancy and the baby has to be monitored differently when he or she is born. I have one this month. I have to be at the hospital for 8:30am where they give me a blood test (I can't eat from 12oclock midnight) then wait 2 hours have a Sugary drink then have another blood test. It's important to know if your body is dealing with sugar in the way in should be during pregnancy. A glucose test isn't to criticise some bodies eating habits.

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My test is only a 2 hr test but I would definitely recommend it

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You should be able to do the one hour test first, but I don't know of any doctors offices that would allow you to opt out of it.

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I wouldn't skip it. I don't have any risk factors saying I could have it, and no other symptoms pointing that I did. No weight gain, no protein in urine, etc. I failed the one hour and had to go for the three hour and failed it too. My doctor said it isn't anything I did its due to my body's reaction to the extra hormones. It can happen to any one and with any pregnancy.

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I definitely would not opt out of it...It is so important to keep you and your little one in the best health as possible. Anyone can get GD even if you have had kids in the past. Every pregnancy is different and pregnant throws your body off.

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Should you have GD then you need to take proper care of yourself for the sake of your baby. In this case, you should strap on your momma boots and do what is best for your unborn child that depends on your health to survive.

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If you're not at risk then why do they want you to do the 3 hour test straight up instead of seeing if you pass the 1 hour first? Those are questions I'd have. I've never been at risk and have passed the first test for all 3 of my pregnancies and have never had to do the 3 hour test. I def wouldn't opt out, it can be dangerous for both you and baby if you have it and don't take precautions. But I'd def have questions!

Has anyone opted out of their Glucose test?

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