https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:56:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1775076 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:24:48 +0000 AngelicOne 1775076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: Total needle phobe here too. I always have to look away (or lots of talking to distract me) for draws at my OB appts and now get the pleasure of testing because of GD. It helps that you don't actually see the needle when it pricks you. It just stings for a second. Hopefully you can work something out with the MD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1775054 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:07:40 +0000 reverie 1775054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a total needle phobe -- but finger sticks aren't nearly as traumatic (though obviously you have to do them more often). I only have done them to test glucometers but I think worst case scenario you could have your husband prick you without nausea. Hopefully your MD has better news for you than you think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1775036 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:50:40 +0000 Sapphiresun 1775036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope your doctor decides you're fine.</p> <p>You might not be as bothered by the glucose monitoring as you think. It's more like a pin, not a needle, you don't have the whole anticipation of going somewhere to have it done, and then sit there and wait, and then see the needle. It just looks pretty benign, and then pokes you, super shallow, and super quick, and you never even have to see the pointy part. I found it way different than a needle, but I'm not needle phobic, so maybe there's no difference to you... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1775018 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:42:02 +0000 Boheme 1775018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: @MamaG: oh no :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1775010 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:34:12 +0000 Raindrop 1775010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: The GD nurses are like the super nicest nurses I have ever meet. :) the spent hours with me to get me to understand what I need to do for my diet and how prick myself in a way that is the least painful. </p> <p>Also they reassured me that IF I need to go on insulin that they will show me how to do that in the least painful way too. It's actually not been that bad. Plus most likely you only have to deal with it till your baby is born. Which is a very short part of your total life... well that's how I think of it. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774996 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:28:36 +0000 MamaG 1774996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Unfortunately being treated for GD means monitoring your glucose on a daily basis through blood sticks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774994 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:27:23 +0000 swedishfish 1774994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: you have to keep track of your fasting and post prandial numbers even if you don't need insulin. I wasn't on insulin but still stuck myself 4 times a day. Fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774993 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:27:05 +0000 wonderstruck 1774993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will talk to my doctor about all of this tomorrow and see what he says and thinks. But I really really appreciate the feedback and opinions and stuff, if anyone has something to add, please do! For some reason googling about this stuff was making me freak out even worse, but talking to you ladies about it helps calm me a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774992 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:25:54 +0000 MamaG 1774992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would suggest skipping the 3 hour and going for monitoring or just being treated for GD. But yes this will mean needle pricks up to 4 times a day. The needle pricks are in the side of your finger (no need to get a vein). It does sting, but you won't even see the needle (other than when you have to change it).</p> <p>Alternatively, if you can tolerate a blood draw (without the glucose or fasting) you can have your A1C drawn which will also give your OB information about if you have GD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774990 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:24:34 +0000 Boheme 1774990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: @wonderstruck: I meant the GD diet, not more sticks! :) Since it was borderline, I wouldn't imagine you'd need insulin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774988 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:22:33 +0000 swedishfish 1774988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: yes, my husband had to help me walk and I couldn't really talk clearly. It was scary. I was so vigilant about it this time and was ready to cut the test short if need be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774986 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:21:32 +0000 lilteacherbee 1774986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I HATEDDD needles with a passion, like I would hyperventilate and cry every time (it doesnt help that I have awful veins and I get stuck wayyy too many times). Then, I had a miscarriage and had to have my hcg levels monitored as they fell (for almost 2 months!) and it helped me get over the needle phobia. Good thing too because when I got pregnant again, I had GD. No joke, it took me over an hour to prick myself the first time because I was terrified, but it's honestly not bad at all!! I did it 2-3 times a day for 3 months and I promise, it becomes no big deal. If I can do it, anyone can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774984 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:20:23 +0000 Raindrop 1774984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: Wow those are super low numbers! Almost like you probably needed to eat something as soon as possible numbers. My nutritionist never wants us to go below 60. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774983 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:18:24 +0000 swedishfish 1774983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I have taken the 3 hour test three times over two pregnancies. I had a really, really difficult time with it the first two times...my blood sugar levels crashed and I almost passed out (final numbers were 39 at the first test and 47 at the second test). This time was better but it's a different pregnancy. If you've had such trouble with the 1 hour test it might be worth it to do the glucose monitoring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774976 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:12:05 +0000 swedishfish 1774976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I was the worst needle phobic ever. Then I went through IVF and got over it. But, seriously, it's a tiny prick for the glucose monitoring. It pinches for half a second, I promise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774975 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:11:52 +0000 Raindrop 1774975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I'm actually pretty scared of needles too... but in no way as sever as you.. I have not fainted over it... just kind of don't like seeing it.</p> <p>I was actually surprised by myself that after the first two pricks to monitor my blood I was pretty over the needle part. The needle moves so fast and it happens so fast after you press the button that I personally don't mind. It does sting a little sometimes.</p> <p>That being said... I think 153 is actually pretty borderline. I was 173 and failed my 3 hour test. I think you should go for the 3 hour test. :D I think you will pass. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774970 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:08:30 +0000 wonderstruck 1774970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: You said this as I was typing....but yep. Big problem. I know to most people a finger prick isn't as bad as a blood draw. But to a needle phobic, a needle is a needle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774969 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:08:01 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1774969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: talk to your OB about it. </p> <p>I bombed my one hour test. My glucose was 189, I think, and they wanted to see under 130. I accidentally fasted too which made the results seem even worse!</p> <p>I want to say I was 25 or 26 weeks when I had the one hour test done. I thought such a high number for sure meant I had GD. My OB said (I think!?) if the number was over 200 or I was 30 weeks she'd send me straight to MFM and treat me for GD.</p> <p>She have me the option of the three hour test (whih I absolutely dreaded) or using as glucometer for a week. It sounded like more trouble than anything else so I opted for the glucose test.</p> <p>I did both of mine at Quest and was surprised to see that they had a private waiting area for the glucose test patients. It was a cool, dim room with a tv and wifi and two recliners. I felt light headed and dizzy both times, but laying down in the cool room helped. They also let me drink water throughout the test that made a difference for me. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774968 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:07:35 +0000 wonderstruck 1774968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: @grizz: My DH asked the same thing, and honestly I would way rather make dietary changes than go through the three hour test! But from what I understand, if they just treat me like I have GD, that usually involves having to monitor your blood sugar through finger pricks on a regular basis. Is that not true? It's all totally foreign to me because last time I was never able to make it through the 1 hour test without getting sick, and they just gave up and assumed I didn't have it since baby and me were both gaining weight appropriately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774966 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:06:42 +0000 Raindrop 1774966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait a second @grizz: and @swedishfish: </p> <p>@wonderstruck: is needle phobic... part of tracking your blood is pricking your finger... is that going to be a problem? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774964 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:04:31 +0000 Boheme 1774964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: jinx :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774963 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:04:21 +0000 Boheme 1774963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could they just treat you for GD so you don't have to go through the test? I'm so sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774961 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:03:11 +0000 swedishfish 1774961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can always just offer to be treated as GD instead of taking the 3 hr test. Or see if he will write you a prescription for a glucose monitor and keep track of your blood sugar levels for a few weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/panicking-over-glucose-test-results#post-1774957 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:01:30 +0000 wonderstruck 1774957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I finally successfully completed by glucose test today - I've attempted it a few times in the past couple of weeks, but I am a total needle phobic and always ended up vomiting, which makes the results inaccurate and they would have to send me home and tell me to come back another day. So I finally did it today! Managed to not vomit until after they had poked me. Was super careful about what I ate/drank beforehand (basically nothing except water.) Well, my results just posted, and they're high at 159. Cutoff is at 135.</p> <p>I'm a wreck. I don't see how I can possibly go through the three hour test. I can guarantee that I will get sick and vomit, possibly even pass out (it's happened before when I was getting blood work done.) I know I'm freaking out in advance since my doctor hasn't even told me I need the three hour test yet..but I just know he's going to tomorrow. And I'm a total basket case. </p>