https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:03:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this/page/2#post-2646946 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:13:52 +0000 ShootingStar 2646946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@newlypregnantlady: Your A1C tells you in general how your blood sugar has been over the last three months. Fasting or having several hours between meals that day would have no effect on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this/page/2#post-2646877 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:06:24 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2646877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They tested my A1c as part of my general prenatal labs that I got done in my first trimester. They never told me that they were going to test it, I just noticed it on the test results. The lab did ask if I had been fasting and I hadn't. But they also had a bunch of trouble with several blood draws from kids going before me, so I waited in the lab for like two hours before they took my blood. That's probably the only reason it was as low as it was. </p> <p>Because of my family history of diabetes I skipped the 1hr test and went right to the 3hr during my first pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646856 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:08:36 +0000 BadgerMom 2646856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess the reason why I would suggest doing the fasting test is because that test actually tells you something. A non-fasting glucose test after an unknown amount of time after eating an unknown amount of carbs is completely useless. I guess I would do the fasting test because more than likely it will come back normal and calm the nerves they needlessly created with the other stupid test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646848 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:49:07 +0000 maybebaby8 2646848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: Oh, I know it can happen to anyone. I'm just a little concerned that they are sending me unnecessary tests. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646811 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:50:04 +0000 Anagram 2646811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: yup, I agree! Every friends I've had with GD was really petite. My larger friend just had a doctor that assumed because of her weight, she'd have some pregnancy complications. He seemed surprised every time all her tests (blood pressure and everything) were normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646808 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:46:14 +0000 Ajsmommy 2646808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did they tell you they were doing the test? I am currently pg w LO2 and this time when I had my first apt at 8 wks they told me there is a new test that can "pretest" me for gestational diabetes, they just did it along with all the other tests they do during the first appt. I guess I passed bc the next time I went to my specialist they said the results were updated and I was ok. They never told me a number though so I can't comment to yours. But they did it at my first apt, they didn't have me fast and they didn't warn me about it either. it was just told to me that it was something that could "catch it early". I wonder if that is what your office did too? </p> <p>I still have to take the 1 hour test at 24 wks and if I fail that then i'll move onto the 3 hr (YUK).</p> <p>ETA: you don't have to be overweight to have gestational diabetes.. I know two people who've had it and one is a marathon runner and the other is tiny/petite. Both generally healthy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646807 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:40:57 +0000 catomd00 2646807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: I would not do the fasting test it seems pointless. Personally I would absolutely do the GTT later on. It's an important one. Even the healthiest of people can develop GD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646806 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:40:39 +0000 Anagram 2646806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: yeah, that's odd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646803 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:38:55 +0000 NorthStar 2646803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so odd. I'm almost 25 weeks and won't even have my glucose test until 28 weeks. I would maybe do the fasting test, but nothing after that until the normal testing they do later in the 2nd trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646801 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:35:57 +0000 maybebaby8 2646801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: It's the extra stress and worry they are putting me under. I always worried about my health even before I got pregnant so this is really putting it into overdrive. But, yes the co-pay thing pisses me off a little too especially since they raised our premiums/co-pays significantly this past year. </p> <p>I'm not overweight or even close to it. The only risk I have is that my dad is a type 2 diabetic, but he is overweight and has a ton of other issues that I blame on his lifestyle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646795 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:31:23 +0000 maybebaby8 2646795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: What was the reason they wanted you to do the test early? If you don't mind me asking. </p> <p>This is my first baby so I can't think of anything that would make them think that. I'm on the smaller side and I was a smaller baby (6 pounds 1 oz). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646789 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:28:02 +0000 Anagram 2646789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: Is it the extra testing in general, or the copay/expense you are objecting to most? I had a friend who was randomly asked to GD test earlier (well, it wasn't random I guess--she was overweight and maybe the doctor thought that meant she had a higher risk?), and she passed the first test with no issue. Then later, the doctor asked her to do the GTT early also (same reason I guess, the weight) and she had no problems that time either. She just did the tests early, but she is a teacher like me and we have really good insurance and don't pay extra for any of that stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646781 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:23:04 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2646781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oops double post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646778 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:17:02 +0000 ShootingStar 2646778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: I would not stay with a doctor like that. He doesn't think there's a problem but he still wants you to do additional testing? I would have serious reservations about his judgement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646774 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:14:40 +0000 winniebee 2646774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: I would do what your office typically does for the glucose test at 27 (or whenever) weeks. My offices haven't done them fasting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646772 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:12:16 +0000 maybebaby8 2646772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Would you refuse the fasting glucose test too? I already worry about my health too much, I really didn't need this :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646770 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:11:41 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2646770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife wanted me to do an early GD glucose screen and I did -- passed no problem and passed the normal one too. Not a big deal. Wouldn't hurt to do the early test and then you can tell them to go piss off :silly:</p> <p>ETA my midwife was concerned with me having a big baby because I'm trying for a VBAC and my first was over 9lbs (and no GD). @maybebaby8: Not sure if you have any factors that would lead the OB to be concerned about baby size or anything else like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646769 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:11:10 +0000 maybebaby8 2646769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: That's exactly what I thought. Apparently they go by some pregnancy/gynecology association's ranges and that's where they are getting this number from. The nurse I talked to even told me that I was right and that blood sugar should be higher after you eat. I freaking ate chick fil a in the hospital parking lot before I went in, what did they expect?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646766 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:09:09 +0000 winniebee 2646766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: I would just say no thanks until your third trimester screening! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646765 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:08:55 +0000 maybebaby8 2646765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I spoke to him about it yesterday and he even said he didn't understand why it was coming back high but he's still sending me for a fasting glucose test. I even asked if he meant to give me the paper for it because I don't see why I even need to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646764 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:06:55 +0000 maybebaby8 2646764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: They actually wanted me to do the GTT early, but my dr said he didn't see any reason for that. So he's sending me for a fasting glucose test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646753 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:52:57 +0000 MenagerieMama 2646753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: Has your doctor commented? I would talk with him/her first. Nurses don't always have all the training behind the context for lab results. Those normal ranges for glucose are definitely for fasting levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646747 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:44:23 +0000 ShootingStar 2646747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't even do the fasting. I'd insist on talking to the dr and ask if your numbers are consistent with what they'd expect post meal. If they are, I would ask why they think there's a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646741 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:37:55 +0000 winniebee 2646741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: Are they just telling you your numbers are high or are they asking you to do something about it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646721 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:06:57 +0000 BadgerMom 2646721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had GD. Your plan of action makes sense, their measures seem totally wack compared to all the things I've learned/read. I think it's smart to tell them you'll take the fasting test. Chances are that will come back normal and then I'd definitely refuse the GTT until later in the pregnancy like normal. But if your fasting test comes back high I would prepare yourself that you might want to take the GTT early.</p> <p>I was in super denial after my first GTT where the only number that was high (by two points) was my fasting number and made them give me another one which I completely failed, so it was what it was... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646714 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:00:23 +0000 IRunForFun 2646714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby8: Yeah, that's insane. That range is definitely the range my doctor's office uses for fasting. I'd be upset too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646703 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:53:45 +0000 maybebaby8 2646703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: @ShootingStar: @Anagram: I'm going to do the fasting glucose test that they're insisting on. But I am absolutely not doing the tolerance test now. I'm honestly considering looking for a new dr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646702 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:51:35 +0000 maybebaby8 2646702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: Both. It was highlighted in red on the lab work and the nurse told me that my level was elevated. My mind is just blown by all of this. What am I supposed to do, not eat at all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646695 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:44:57 +0000 catomd00 2646695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't stress and I would just opt out of the early glucose test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-my-dr-making-such-a-big-deal-about-this#post-2646691 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:39:40 +0000 ShootingStar 2646691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should ideally be under 100 before a meal. Since you had eaten your numbers are perfect. Don't let them bother you and just refuse anything above and beyond they want you to do. </p>