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No advice on the failing the 1-hour, but they told me I was anemic after my glucose test too.

My doctor told me that almost 50% of her patients show anemic at the glucose test. She said most pre-natals actually don't have iron in them. I checked the back of mine after she said it and confirmed that she was right - mine didn't! Either way, it wasn't a huge deal and I took the iron through the rest of my pregnancy. The iron did make me have stomach issues so I posted on the Bee about it and got some great advice on types to take. You can search and probably find the post.

I failed the 1 hour and 3 hour, but honestly it wasn't a huge deal. The pricking my finger didn't hurt at all, and as long as I ate protein with it, I could eat pretty much whatever I wanted and my blood sugar stayed level. So even if you don't pass the 3 hour either, it can be fine. Stay away from google!

Also, cooking in cast iron can help with iron levels. It's all I cook meat in now, and I love it!

I was anemic around the same time too. Whole foods/Amazon sells a supplement that my dr recommended -- floradix. Totally worked for me!

I had GD with my 2nd pregnancy. I had ultrasounds every week starting at 30 weeks and I had to monitor my blood sugars. The initial information you get is overwhelming. My doctor just said to focus more on protein in my meals. Honestly, I cheated often!

*Hugs* My mom left on a long vacation right after I found out I had GD and I was a total and complete wreck about it, so I understand - it's extra hard going through something like that with one of your usual support people gone. I don't have any real advice, just try to take things one day at a time and not go through all the what-if possibilities in your head, because a lot of people do fail the 1 hour and pass the 3 hour. I would try to get your DH to go with you to the 3 hour though, or anyone who will be supportive.