Question about GD test

Liz R.
on 2/19/10 1:55 am - Easton, PA
I am going for my 2 hour post paradinal (sp?) test for gestational diabetes on monday morning. I know I have to leave and eat breakfast - any suggestions as to what I should eat? Of course I want to pass! lol No one thinks that I have GD but of course the test is routine.

Thanks ladies!
Sarah V.
on 2/19/10 2:05 am
Personally, I think if you want an accurate result, you should eat like you normally eat.  Sure you could eat something that's all protein and no carbs & pass with flying colors but obviously that's not going to tell you if you have an issue unless that's how you always eat.

I'm surprised they're doing it at 2 hours.  Usually the standard for preggos is to check at 1 hour.  I have to check at 1 hour (was already diabetic when I got pregnant) now and it's much harder to hit the 1 hour target.

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Allie
on 2/19/10 4:22 pm
Post prandial tests are normally tested 2 hours after you eat a meal. The standard glucose tolerance test (the one where you drink the Glucola) checks the blood after one hour.

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Sarah V.
on 2/20/10 12:17 am
True....unless you are pregnant.  For non-pregnant women, the standard is less than 140 after 2 hours.

When pregnant, post prandials are done at 1 hour with a goal of less than 155...or for my doctor, less than 130.

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Lexa321
on 2/19/10 4:42 am - weston, FL
like your normally do :)
Liz R.
on 2/19/10 4:56 am - Easton, PA
OK Thanks :)
Allie
on 2/19/10 4:24 pm
In the post prandial test you definitely want to eat like you normally do everyday. You won't get accurate results if you don't. Good luck with it and I hope you pass!

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