Test for diabetes?

[GwenxLawson]

I'm eight weeks and three days. I went for my first doctor appointment and they took blood and had me drink a super sugary drink and wait their for an hour to test for diabetes. They called me yesterday and said the test was high and they want me to come take a three hour one to see if I have diabetes. They also said I can't eat after ten the night before I go. Could I have diabetes because I'm pregnant? If so will it go away? I'm over weight, Im barely 5'1 and I weigh 180. I've gained a lot in the past year or so. Could that have to do with it? Anyone do this test?

[Aliciaw]

I'm shocked they did it already I don't have mine until March 20th and I'll be 27 weeks.

[GwenxLawson]

Thanks! I go next week and it has me nervous. Hopefully all is okay

[Shirano]

They probably tested you so soon because you were a higher risk for gestational diabetes. I got tested my second appointment and then again at 28 weeks. Just because you didn't pass the one hour test doesn't mean you have gestational diabetes, the three hour test will determine that so there is still hope that you don't have it. If you do have it they will monitor you closely and have you on a special diet/exercise plan. As anniebrooke said google it :)

[AnnieBrooke]

Google "gestational diabetes" for more information.

[breee08]

Its usually done later because some woman might develope it later on in pregnancy. They must have gone over your first blood work levels and called for an early test. I'm sorry to hear that

[ronna04]

Yes I'm shocked they did the test this early on you.I'm 29 weeks and they just did it on me.but normally it hours away after the baby.