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I don't have a ton of advice, but I've heard it's REALLY common to fail the 1-hour test! Which is why my office doesn't even do it!

Good luck to you! I really hope you pass the 3-hour test!!!

- does your 1-hour test numbers have any bearing on your 3-hour tolerance test? I failed hard core, so could we just assume I have GD? They did with me. Sent me right off to the diabetes clinic and didn't bother with the 3 hour.
- if I do have GD, will I meet with a dietician? yep...it's no big deal. If you failed miserably, you'll probably go on insulin.
- does this change my VBAC status? Only if you don't go into labor before 39 weeks. If you're on insulin, chances are you'll have a rcs at 39 weeks. (Normally induction)
- is it possible to have a healthy diet and be a vegetarian? Yep. Just balance the protein and the carbs well. I'm sure you know all the sources of good protein in a vegetarian diet.

I'm sorry! I have no experience with GD but I will say that with DS's pregnancy I completely failed the 1 hr test and then passed the 3 hr test with no problem… Maybe it was just a fluke and you will pass the 3 hr???

@Mrs. Jump Rope: booo hoping you pass the 3 hour!

I've heard of a lot people not passing the 1 hour, by a lot but then passing the 3 hour.

Personally, my glucose test for the 1 hour with each pregnancy was always 1-2 points over the normal range and I failed my 3 hour. I didn't even fail this time, I only had one number that was elevated by 1 point over the normal range and my OB diagnosed me with GD.

You will most likely have to meet with a dietician and diabetic nurse if you have it. I don't think it would be too difficult to be a vegetarian while on the GD diet - you do need a lot of protein but nuts, nut butters, cottage cheese, eggs and even whey protein powder are a good way to get enough protein in.

What were your numbers for your 1-hour test? I was a 205 and they sent me straight to an endocrinologist and was treated as if I had GD.

I never met with a dietitian, but it would have been so helpful. I managed my condition with diet and exercise and really needed help with the diet part. I did a ton of my own research and got a lot of good stuff by being diligent with it.

I don't have experience with vbac, so not sure how it would change your status. LO was small, but he got stuck on my pelvis, so I had to have an emergency C-section. I'm planning on a C-section again if we're lucky enough to have another.

As for a vegetarian diet, you'll definitely need protein. I was huge on peanut butter and veggies.

I had a friend who just had a similar score but passed the 3 hour. Did they give you fasting requirements?

@Mrs. Jump Rope: I think they let her drink water during the test too... maybe you can ask about that.

Crap, I wrote a really long response but then HB ate it. I think if you just WANT to go ahead and be treated for GD without the 3-hour, most doctors will let you. I'm contemplating doing that myself instead of taking my SECOND 3-hour test of this pregnancy.

RE: vegetarian diets, I have heard from multiple people that the best thing for regulating their blood sugars is peanut butter or basically any kind of nut. The fat and protein really kept their numbers down and did a far better job than cheese or dairy. One lady I know eats a few spoonfuls of PB straight before she goes to bed and it keeps her fasting sugars down. So perhaps that's something that will work for you?

Good luck! The water thing was the worst for me too, although my lab let me take a few sips of water during the 3-hour exam because I assured them that I would die without it. Pack a small snack (I brought half a sandwich on whole wheat) to eat as soon as the test is over and drink as much water as possible on Thursday night!

@Mrs. Jump Rope: You might call and ask the lab doing the test about no water....I work in a doc office and we regularly do 3 hour GTT tests to check patients for diabetes and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE water. The more water the better. Everything else is off limits though. Also with the 3 hour test you will go in fasting and have your blood taken...drink the sugary drink and then wait an hour just like before. You will have your blood drawn 2 more times. Fasting, 1 hour post drink and 2 hours post drink. You should be allowed to drink a glass of water in that time as well, and just like before, no eating or sleeping or much activity. Make sure you take something with you to each afterwards as you will definitely want/need to eat something after the final draw. Feel free to ask if you have more questions.

@Mrs. Jump Rope: I absolutely would call back to clarify. From what I've heard, water shouldn't impact your glucose so you should be able to drink!

@mrs. jump rope sorry to hear you have to do the 3 hour. I know with my 1 hour test they encouraged me to drink water before and after I finished the sugary drink. I had 2-3 small water cooler sized glasses before they drew my blood.

Ugh. What a pain. Hope you get it all straightened out. If you end up with GD, feel free to message me if you have questions. It ended up not being too bad, and bonus - I gained very little weight (15-20lbs)!