Glucose Test

Jules · Apr 9th, 2008, 12:08 PM

I had my Glucose test yesterday and thought i'd let you know (incase anyone off for one doing) its not bad at all, they just take blood when you first go in, drink a small sugary drink , wait two hours and then have more blood taken. I rang back today and got results which were fine

The worst thing about it is the boring two hour wait , so make sure you take some reading material! Oh and i have crap veins apparently, although one of the dopey nurses tried getting the needle back through the same hole the first lot was taken from

**Vickie** · Apr 9th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Glad your results were good! I have my glucose test in a few weeks!

keelykat · Apr 9th, 2008, 13:08 PM

oh, i didnt know you had a glucose test-is this when your around 26 weeks then?

keely.

**Vickie** · Apr 9th, 2008, 13:41 PM

I think it depends on the area you are in, my OB does the test at 28 weeks.

Belle · Apr 9th, 2008, 15:05 PM

i never had a glucose test with my 1st pregnancy!!??

clairebear · Apr 9th, 2008, 15:12 PM

i had mine on monday at 30 weeks and got eft with big brusies on both arms at least the drink wasnt so bad. take a pillow forur back as the hospital chairs are not comfy xxx

BeanieMummy · Apr 9th, 2008, 18:01 PM

Had mine about a week ago and when the stupid nurse drew my blood she bruised me sooooo bad, the sad part is I have great veins and it is super easy to draw my blood. I had to go back Monday and have the 3 hour test and I was still so sore even though the nurse that time was GREAT at taking blood it hurt sooooo bloody much! Here's hoping all comes back well! Glad yours came out well and wasnt a horrible expeience for you. When I had the test done for the other 2 it wasn't bad at all.

tinytoes · Apr 10th, 2008, 03:17 AM

yes it's teh diabetes test. usually between 25 and 28 weeks ish.

My doc gives me the drink to take home I think. I think I have to not eat or drink for 12 hours, drink this drink and then come in an hour or whatever later for the blood to be taken.

Mostly I'm worried about this 12 hour non eating business!!

Nice to see you Jules!! Glad all is well.

Gabi · Apr 10th, 2008, 03:52 AM

I haven't had this mentioned to me. I know about the test it's just my gynae hasn't brought it up with me. He only said at my last scan that there was a trace of glucose in my urine but since I'd eaten a chocolate recently that may be the case. He said if another urine test shows glucose then they'll send me for a blood test.
But they checked my blood for all that when I had a blood test the other week.
I don't want any more blood tests

They only left me a couple of drops last time.

tinytoes · Apr 10th, 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabi

I don't want any more blood tests

They only left me a couple of drops last time.

poor you! They take my blood every month. I feel like a pin cushion!
Last time they were really silly and took my blood first then the blood pressure - it was sky high after I'd been stressing about the needles!!!! They all thought I had something wrong until I pointed out what could have been the issue! hehehe. What a wuss I am.

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Jules Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,812	Glucose Test I had my Glucose test yesterday and thought i'd let you know (incase anyone off for one doing) its not bad at all, they just take blood when you first go in, drink a small sugary drink , wait two hours and then have more blood taken. I rang back today and got results which were fine The worst thing about it is the boring two hour wait , so make sure you take some reading material! Oh and i have crap veins apparently, although one of the dopey nurses tried getting the needle back through the same hole the first lot was taken from

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	Glad your results were good! I have my glucose test in a few weeks!

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keelykat Mum (Mom) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,691	oh, i didnt know you had a glucose test-is this when your around 26 weeks then? keely.

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	I think it depends on the area you are in, my OB does the test at 28 weeks.

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Belle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,540	i never had a glucose test with my 1st pregnancy!!??

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clairebear Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southwest uk Posts: 11,539	i had mine on monday at 30 weeks and got eft with big brusies on both arms at least the drink wasnt so bad. take a pillow forur back as the hospital chairs are not comfy xxx

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BeanieMummy Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 146	Had mine about a week ago and when the stupid nurse drew my blood she bruised me sooooo bad, the sad part is I have great veins and it is super easy to draw my blood. I had to go back Monday and have the 3 hour test and I was still so sore even though the nurse that time was GREAT at taking blood it hurt sooooo bloody much! Here's hoping all comes back well! Glad yours came out well and wasnt a horrible expeience for you. When I had the test done for the other 2 it wasn't bad at all.

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Apr 10th, 2008, 03:17 AM	#8
tinytoes Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: France Posts: 2,912	yes it's teh diabetes test. usually between 25 and 28 weeks ish. My doc gives me the drink to take home I think. I think I have to not eat or drink for 12 hours, drink this drink and then come in an hour or whatever later for the blood to be taken. Mostly I'm worried about this 12 hour non eating business!! Nice to see you Jules!! Glad all is well.

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Gabi Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 927	I haven't had this mentioned to me. I know about the test it's just my gynae hasn't brought it up with me. He only said at my last scan that there was a trace of glucose in my urine but since I'd eaten a chocolate recently that may be the case. He said if another urine test shows glucose then they'll send me for a blood test. But they checked my blood for all that when I had a blood test the other week. I don't want any more blood tests They only left me a couple of drops last time.

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