When I questioned this and asked to speak to the dr., I was basically informed that if I refused, I would be treated as a GD patient and be required to see a nutritionist for diabetics, do finger pricks, go to the high-risk dr for regular ultrasounds, yada yada yada. So the more attractive solution is, of course, to take the *@#!! test. I’m assuming they would drop me from the practice if I still refused this course of action. I have hated this practice from the get-go, as the staff has the “I have to be here” attitude, and they require you to sit through a torturous “education” session upon your pg diagnosis to hear of all the bad things that could happen if you are 35 or over, all the tests you should have, etc. One leaves feeling annoyed and deflated and diseased, rather than just “pregnant” and blessed. I am not the type to homebirth, etc., although I’m very much the “natural” type in other respects. I see medicine as a wonderful tool to assist a difficult birth or a life-threatening emergency, but NOT to force in situations where it is not indicated at all just to cover one’s legal fanny!
I get weak from skipping a single meal. I am lean, I run daily, and I eat a lot of very healthy, whole food. This is not to sound self-righteous, but rather to illustrate the low chance of having GD. I have not gained more than 25 lbs in my last 3 pregnancies. To fast like this during pregnancy (and then gulp down hideous amounts of sugar) is ridiculous given the low probability of even needing the test.
Not to mention: I homeschool four children. Who is going to watch them until noon on a SCHOOL day on my last week of the academic year? We actually do work, given that I have two elementary students in the mix. My husband, who must take a 1/2 day off work during a very busy season of his professional life. Then, if I can feel well enough to drag my butt back to my car, I’ll come home and feeling really “ready” to care for four kids under eight??!! NOT!!
I’ve researched extensively and have been shocked to find that such a pain-in-the-rear, sickly test has such little scientific merit. I am afraid of this test simply because of the blood sugar crash it will likely induce in me, and I highly, highly resent the “do it or else” spirit that is so pervasive at my OB practice.
GRRRR! Sorry to rant, but this issue has been an eye-opening one for me.
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]]>If you tested at 140, I wouldn’t worry about it. Just eat right and watch your carbs and you should be fine. But by all means, get a blood meter and monitor your blood sugar. It never hurts to know.
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]]>Depending on the type of milk you had, you probably ingest a lot of carbs. I use skim milk and have to measure it very closely. Milk is what pushed a friend of mine to be diabetic. She loved milk and drank it all day long. Not that milk is bad, but they don’t usually recommend it in the morning or in large doses. One thing to stay away from right away is juice. It is full and I mean full of carbs that have no redeeming value.
I live on peanut butter for snacks. It has a lot of protein but is low in carbs. It tends to fill me up. Also, sugar free jello and pickles are considered freebies. They don’t do much filling up but sometimes the jello is sweet enough to fix my sweet tooth. Nuts are another good thing to eat. Almonds are my favorite right now for snacking. Generally I keep a lot of fruit around but still have to measure it. Sometimes I will have an apple with a couple of slices of cheese.
Looking for my free glucose monitor link so I can send it too you.
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