glucose test what is it?

[mondaysgirl]

I've just been reading an old post and have never heard of it can someone tell me what it's all about, maybe it's just done differently England x

[LoriBee]

You drink this gross liquid and then wait a specific amount of time and then they take your blood to test for gestational diabetes.

I think I did it with my son at 24weeks

[mondaysgirl]

Changing my words  that's supposed to say post not therapist lol

[mondaysgirl]

Thanks just I saw therapist talking about drinking something first and I'm in
My fourth and hadn't heard about it good luck princess hope all's well Xxx

[2nd_princess]

I'm from Scotland and they only make you test if they are concerned. I have a 2 1/2hour test on Wednesday and that's to see if that's the reason my fluid levels are high

[mommyira]

Yes.when i was on my 20 weeks i already took that glucose test. I was required to do fasting

[Rowen2410]

I think they only test you in England if they are concerned. Often due to the weight / size of the pregnant lady or if there is a chance of diabetes during pregnancy. In America it seems like they do it routinely (I'm presuming anyway) X

[pregwith5th786]

When is the glucose test done and is it for every pregnant tomen?

[Jaci1024]

They test your blood sugar levels. It shows how well your pancreas is producing insulin.