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Why do they test so late in pregnancy for Gestational Diabetes?

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I only have 14 weeks left in pregnancy and my doctors are saying they want to do the test for Gestational Diabetes. Why it is it important to have this test? The babys body is developed already, so why dont they do this test a lot earlier in pregnancy? What happends if I say no to the test? Anything bad happends?

Well, having had GD twice now, I believe the tests are important. It’s caused by the placenta messing up your bodies natural ability to produce insulin to break down and digest sugars properly, and this often doesn’t occur until the hormones start to change again in the 3rd trimester to prepare for post partum period.
The 1st test is the one hour, if you fail that, you go back for a 3 hour, same procedure. Since I had it before, I was tested at 6 weeks this time, and am on a diet, medication, and I see the doctor every 2 weeks.
As a previous poster said, one of the main things to watch for is a big baby. GD babies born vaginally often end up with broken arms, or shattered shoulders/collarbones, or get stuck in the birth canal. You can also not produce enough amniotic fluid for them to live in, so there can be problems caused by that. The most dangerous thing to watch for, is the fact that having gestational, or regular diabetes can cause your placenta to start to disintergrate early, which can result in stillbirth if not carefully monitored. GD often culminates in a c-section, though not always.
The first test is very easy, you just get up in the morning(fasting is usually but not always recommended), go to the lab, drink a small bottle of sugary tasting orange or lime soda(it’s not a pop really) and get blood drawn exactly 1 hour later. With all the risks that GD raises, I recommend getting the test so you can be prepared. It’s a simple thing to do to make sure you get the proper care and that your baby lives to meet you once s/hes born. Other than being bigger or possibly needing oxygen/sugar, GD babies are usually remarkably healthy if proper care is taken.

Invacare Supply Group ISG174D4H0181 – Invacare Supply Group Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System – Diabetic Meter and Test Kits, Diabetic Test Strips

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Blood Sugar Readings

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No Fasting Required

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The World Health Organization estimates that at least 180 million people around the globe have diabetes. It says the number could double in 20 years. The most commonly used test for diabetes is a blood test given after hours of fasting, and then more testing after a patient drinks a sweet tasting liquid. Now, however, diabetes experts are calling for wider use of a different blood test that may be more convenient and reliable. VOA’s Melinda Smith has details.

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No Fasting Required

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The World Health Organization estimates that at least 180 million people around the globe have diabetes. It says the number could double in 20 years. The most commonly used test for diabetes is a blood test given after hours of fasting, and then more testing after a patient drinks a sweet tasting liquid. Now, however, diabetes experts are calling for wider use of a different blood test that may be more convenient and reliable. VOA’s Melinda Smith has details.

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Blood Test Glucose

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Does a "fasting glucose test" rule out or determine diabetes?

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I just wonder, if it comes back normal, does this mean we can rule out diabetes? Or is that a more extensive test that determines that?

Fasting glucose test alone is not enough either to rule out or to diagnose diabetes, unless it shows very high values repeatedly.
Glucose tolerance test would be often necessary to come to a conclusion.

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Does someone have Type-2 diabetes if they have above 200 blood sugar after one hour of a glucose toler. test?

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I recently took an oral glucose tolerance test. My fasting blood sugar was 95 and my blood sugar after 2 hours was 115. After one hour, though it was 258. My endocronologist said I have Type 2 diabetes but all the reasearch I see seems to indicate that the glucose tolerance test blood sugar has to be above 200 after 2 hours in order for this to be true. (My internist defines my condition as insulin resistance not type 2 on account of these facts). Is the endocronologist incorrect in calling me diabetic based on these results?

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A person has diabetes when oral glucose tolerance tests show that the blood glucose level at 2 hours is equal to or more than 200 mg/dl. This must be confirmed by a second test (any of the three) on another day. There has recently been discussion about lowering the upper value to 180 mg/dl to diagnose more people with mild diabetes to allow earlier intervention and hopefully prevention of diabetic complications.

Also:The 2 hour glucose level should be below 7.8 mmol/l (140 mg/dl). Levels between this and 11.1 mmol/l (200 mg/dl) indicate "impaired glucose tolerance." Glucose levels above 11.1 mmol/l (200 mg/dl) at 2 hours confirms a diagnosis of diabetes.

To me the most reliable test is the fasting blood test Fasting Blood Sugar Test:
Measures the blood sugar level after 8 hours fast or overnight. Normal fasting blood glucose level is less than 100mg/dl. If your fasting blood glucose level is from 100mg/dl to 125mg/dl then you will have impaired blood glucose level also known as Pre-Diabetes. If your blood glucose level is above 125mg/dl then your doctor will diagnose as a patient of diabetes. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may repeat the fasting blood glucose test on any other day. If you have blood glucose level of 126mg/dl or higher in two consecutive tests, then you may have diabetes. If you have blood glucose level greater than 200mg/dl and you have symptoms of diabetes like increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weight loss, blurred vision etc, then you may be diagnosed with diabetes mellitus without confirming it with second test.

I think you are right. I would do 2 fasting tests to determine if I had diabetes.

Also do you have symptoms of diabetes. This also factors in.

Also I would lose a little weight and lower carb intake .More protein and veggies. Don’t do this if you are going to have another tolerance test.

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