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preparing for glucose test

i have my glucose test in 3 weeks. my dr told me there is nothing i need to worry/prepare for but i also saw that many stop eating certain foods before the test. any advice on what to avoid? 
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Re: preparing for glucose test

  • I think I had eggs and one slice of toast.
  • Nothing you need to do. Try to go first thing in the morning so you don't have to worry about what you eat right beforehand.
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  • I already did this because of my history. I had to fast from 12am and my test was at 8:30am. The day before I was told to eat normally to not sway the results.
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  • my appt is at 11:20 I don't have to do anything before hand. didn't have to the first time.  the drink tastes like flat soda and you sit for an hour and they draw blood. IMO too many people make it into a bigger deal.  

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  • I took my glucose test a few weeks back and I was so worried about it and its really not bad at all. The day before I just tried to not eat as much fruit as I normally do, because of the sugar. I had my test at 8am and before I went I had an egg. My doctor told me to eat protein before and after the test to help prevent a sugar crash. Dont worry, you'll do great! :)
  • I was told not to eat anything sugary the night before and that morning.  Also get the orange one and be sure to chill it before drinking it.  I chugged mine on the drive to the test after I ate a scrambled egg on a roll.  I was told I could eat an hour before the test.   
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    I am in agreement with all pps that this test is NO BIGGIE.

    As with navy, I don't get the big deal.

    As with Jennifer, chill it.  My ob/gyn actually told me to do it and it was much easier.

    As with someone who i can't remember while posting, try and get an early appt.

    The test is a no brainer...there are no restrictions on the type of food i think i just wasn't allowed to eat...honestly don't remember...

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  • to prepare?

    drink and swallow.

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    seriously. there is nothing much you can do - your sugar is high or its not - so your dinner the night before won't change it by much. the only thing i'd suggest the earlier the better just to get it out of the way if you're worried about what to eat so I always made mine right away, ate a small breakfast snack to tide me over and went on my way.

  • My doctor said to eat normally.  Since I knew it would be a few hours before I would be able to eat again after leaving home, I had oatmeal and eggs so the fiber and protein would hold me longer.
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    my appt is at 11:20 I don't have to do anything before hand. didn't have to the first time.  the drink tastes like flat soda and you sit for an hour and they draw blood. IMO too many people make it into a bigger deal.  

    I couldn't agree more.  People make the 1 or 2 hour glucose WAY too dramatic.  Don't change your diet because it will sway results.  Nothing to eat beforehand at some places.  My drink for the 1 hour tasted like one of those orange flavor ice bars we used to eat as kids.  That's about it.

    The 3 hour was pretty miserable, the drink was much more concentrated.

    But realistically, its a screening test.  And even if its positive, you are not necessarily a diabetic.  I failed  my 1 hour and passed my 3 hour with flying colors and I ate nothing but crap. 

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    to prepare?

    drink and swallow.

    LOL

     

    seriously. there is nothing much you can do - your sugar is high or its not - so your dinner the night before won't change it by much. the only thing i'd suggest the earlier the better just to get it out of the way if you're worried about what to eat so I always made mine right away, ate a small breakfast snack to tide me over and went on my way.

    hahaha Mrs E!  ditto this entire thing!

  • Honestly, I "prepared" by not eating after midnight, taking the test before 9am and avoided sweets (I was on a candy kick at that stage).  I still ended up having to take the 3 hour because my numbers were borderline.  THAT sucked.  The one hour was fine.  But you know what would suck more?  Being diagnosed with GD.  You'll be fine :)
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