Um, Can You Use a Vibrator While Pregnant?
Maybe youve seen the posts on the message boardsthe desperate ones that say, Help!
I failed my glucose test!
or I ate candy today!
Will I fail my test?
Now youre nervous and wondering what exactly this test is and how you could prepare.
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It can happen because pregnancy hormones make your body less efficient at processing the carbohydrates from your diet.
As a result, blood glucose levels can be too high.
It is recommended that all pregnant people receive the OGTT to detectgestational diabetes.
Most know they will have to take the test, but may be unsure why.
The glucose test wasnotexplained well at all.
I didnt know what I was drinking or how it works, and still dont know.
The truth is, its nothing to be nervous about.
As a certified diabetes care and education specialist, heres what I want you to know.
What does the oral glucose tolerance test involve?
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Then, an hour later, your blood levels are checked to see how your body responds.
If your levels are high during the one-hour test, you will be referred for a three-hour test.
During the three-hour test, your levels are first checked after fasting.
Then youll consume the drink and have blood drawn every hour for three hours afterward.
What does the glucose tolerance test drink taste like?
Lets talk about the actual drink.
Some people tolerate it just fine, comparing it to flat orange soda.
On the other hand, some dont do so well.
The large load of glucose alone can make you feel anxious or nauseous.
Mandi Brayak, a mother of three, has an aversion to certain drinks.
Having to drink the glucose drink was quite anxiety-inducing for me, she says.
This was the case for Jody Pontius, whose midwife suggested that she drink fruit juice instead.
I still consumed the same amount of simple sugars but without other added ingredients, she says.
I much preferred this.
If your lab results come back high, you didntfail.
Its just that your body isnt processing glucose as well as it normally does when you arent pregnant.
Theres no need to feel ashamed.
You just need to take action.
If your lab results come back high, you didntfail… You just need to take action.
This usually means youll change some of your food choices and meal patterns.
It might also be beneficial to prioritize regular movement.
And sometimes management also requires medication.
By and large, the OGTT is well-toleratedtheres no need to fear.
But if you are nervous or anxious, Mallon has some suggestions.
You deserve to be informed, so ask questions.
Your provider has the answers.
Developing an open relationship with them will make the entire process less stressful.
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