https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:28:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-268058 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:36:16 +0000 photomommy 268058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard the same... that many women fail the first and pass the 2nd. I failed the first and was high enough that they were nice enough to say let's not make yo go through the 2nd... you have GD. If you do have it, don't worry. It's a pain, but not terrible, and it will very likely go away as soon as you give birth. It does give you a much better appreciation for what you do eat! Ps. m dad is Type 1 diabetic, so my chances of getting it were higher than most. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-267490 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:14:11 +0000 wheres_c 267490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gracecat: Oh no that sucks! When do you go for the 3-hour?</p> <p>My 1-hour is today and i'm nervous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-267417 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:15:56 +0000 hilsy85 267417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed my 1 hour and passed the 3 hour. It was really not that bad! Just make sure to bring water/snacks so you can eat immediately after you're done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-267355 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:11:31 +0000 purrpletulips 267355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed my one-hour this pregnancy and had to do the 3-hr. It wasn't bad (except realize it is actually 4 blood draws not 3, I didn't think about the one before you drink the glucose solution). If you have a tablet PC or smartphone, make sure it is charged. I did mine at a lab where they would do the blood draw, give me the time for the next draw then send me to wait in the general waiting area; luckily they had free wi-fi so I watched Netflix on my Kindle Fire to pass the time. However DH had used the KF last and didnt' charge it so the last hour seemed to take forever since I didn't have anything to do.<br /> I know others have had different experiences where they were in a special waiting area that had a TV, etc. You might want to check out the lab accommodations beforehand if you haven't been there. Oh and the lab I was at was FREEZING, they ended up giving me a warmed blanket because I was shivering by the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-267327 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:11:11 +0000 gracecat 267327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out I failed the hour test too. I had no idea milk had a lot of sugar! I had honey nut Cheerios and like just before so I hope that's the real reason. Sigh... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-73284 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:05:58 +0000 sandy 73284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also failed my first glucose test...I was stupid and had a big bowl of cereal (honey bunches of oats) the morning of my test. I passed the 3 hour test </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-73137 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:33:15 +0000 pastemoo 73137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww :( good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-48945 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:27:49 +0000 tequiero21 48945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. D: hope you passed the 3-hour test! i took my 1-hour test recently and i was really stressing about it. what a pain! necessary evil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-36001 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:15:27 +0000 Mrs. D 36001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'll have a novel or two with me and the paper. I wish I could use my phone to check online, but cells are supposed to be off on my hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34502 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:47:42 +0000 lemondrop 34502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely take stuff to do with you- my ipod and kindle were lifesavers! They wouldn't let me go for a walk, have food or water, which not being able to do any of those three things is my own personal hell! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34487 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:37:02 +0000 Clementine 34487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard you get a false positive often with these types of tests that my doctor made me get a three hour one from the start. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34423 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:47:04 +0000 Boogs 34423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did and thankfully passed the 3 hour test. I'm not gonna lie, it was no fun and made me feel so sick. I recommend taking a snack so you can eat something as soon as they'll let you and something to keep you entertained. I also had my DH there to drive after, which was really nice, because I had the shakes so badly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34417 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:43:24 +0000 Rosie Girl 34417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't fail, but she took my blood after the hour limit, so I still worry about it! Sorry about it though, and good luck on your 3 hr one! That is nice that its early in the morning :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34388 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:25:43 +0000 lemondrop 34388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup- it sucks! </p> <p>Once I announced that I failed, I found out that so many others I knew failed that one too, made me feel better. </p> <p>Advice- lots of protein, less crap food a few days before, lots and lots of water too. After your test, don't go out and eat a lot of carbs- you will want to! My nurse told me to chug a bottle of water once all the testing was done, go get a turkey sandwich, drink another bottle of water and take a nap. I felt like hell right after the test, but after the sandwich and nap I felt awesome the rest of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34288 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:51:39 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 34288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>^ This. A friend of mine said the diet really helped her manage her weight gain, so there is a silver lining even if you ended up dx'd with GD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34081 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:39:08 +0000 mediagirl 34081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hear that a lot of women fail the first but pass the second. If you fail the second, though don't worry too much. It isn't a horrible diet, you just have to watch what you're eating for a few more months. A friend of mine recently went through it and didn't have too much trouble with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34076 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:35:03 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 34076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks. Good luck on your 3 hour test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34075 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:34:04 +0000 heffalump 34075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed the first but passed the second. Good luck!</p> <p>My advice is to bring something to do, it's very boring. And bring a snack that you can eat right when you finish because you'll be starving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34074 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:33:57 +0000 chopsuey 34074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed mine back when I was pregnant too. The retest was a pain, but passed it! Try not to eat too many sweets before your test! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34072 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:31:09 +0000 Mrsbells 34072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont do my glucose test until Januarybut good luck with your 3 hour test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/blood-tests-i-failed-my-glucose-test#post-34071 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:30:31 +0000 Mrs. D 34071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out today that I failed my one hour gestational diabetes test (GD), so now I have to go in next week and do the dreaded three hour test. EW!</p> <p>My appointment is Wednesday morning at 7:30. On the bright side I'll be done at about 10:30 and my whole day won't be wasted.</p> <p>Anyone else experience this? </p>