glucose test

[lucyoge]

Please can someone explain to me what exactly is this glucose test all about. It's my first pregnancy and I don't understand it and why I have to pass it

[lasilk]

Gestational diabetes puts the infant at risk for a great deal of complicantions, ranging from hypoglycemia (very low sugar) to acute respiratory distress. Other complications include high birth weight requiring c section or risk to nerves inthe arm and shoulder during vaginal birth.

If mom has it but she is able to keep her blood sugars in the  normal range the babies risk drop down to average.

Good luck

[unmarked66]

It to check and see if you have diabetes there is a 1 hour test and also a 3 hour test I have to take a 3 hour test today and with a 3 hour test there making fast for 12 hours

[baby_love2014]

I couldn't eat past midnight.  You go to the dr... They take your blood, you drink a sugary drink, wait an hour and they draw your blood again.  That's it.

[mez83]

Your midwife should tell you how to prepare for it.... from what i remember your not aloud to eat or drink, then an hour before your appointment (blood test) you drink a load of origional lucozade think it was around a pint...

[mez83]

Some women get diabeties in pregnancy, its to check for it, so if you do have it, it can be dealt with correctly x