It might be too early for me to be this suspicious but I'm getting a weird feeling I might not have GD. I only got the one-hour test but failed it so bad (211, normal is below 130) that my OB told me I didn't need the three-hour to diagnose me. Many of you expressed doubt at this and urged me to ask for the three hour, but the insurance issues kept me from pushing the issue. I figured I likely had it given my PCOS history and the strong diabetes history in my extended family.
But since yesterday I've been checking my numbers- and they're not close to out of range. Yesterday before the class I had an egg, toast, half a glass of low-cal OJ, and a cup of tea with half a teaspoon of sugar. When they tested my levels I was at 69. The dietician gave me a cracker worried I was going close to getting low blood sugar.
I've been told not to even have a teaspoon of sugar in my tea or a splash of OJ in my water. This struck me as strange since 1 tsp of sugar exchanges to 1 serving of carb so what's the difference? Anyways- this morning I tested while fasting and my reading was 70 (should be below 95). My after breakfast reading (in which I ate toast, egg, water and tea with a teaspoon of sugar) resulted in a reading of 65 (should be below 120). 65 is borderline low sugar for which I'm supposed to drink a glass of OJ to treat myself.
Huh? I know its only three readings but I'm getting suspicious that I have GD at all. Sure I should probably not be eating a bucket of icecream anyways but I don't want to treat myself for something I don't have. I have a checkup tomorrow at the OB anyways so I called and asked if they could do the 3-hour test. It will be just in the nick of time for my old insurance to cover it. I don't know if this is wise but I'm just feeling weird that my levels are so low- so not even borderline despite even the no-no sugar in my tea?
I think it's a good idea to get the 3 hour...it can't hurt any either way!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely strange. I'm proud of you for being so proactive, and really hope that your dr. is responsive to your questions!
ReplyDeleteI failed my 1 hour test with a level of 199. Because it was below 200, I was given the 3 hour test which I passed easily. A lot of things can influence a single day in the life of your blood sugar. In my case, I think it must have been my mild cold. At any rate, I would definitely get rechecked.
ReplyDeleteThe 3-hour is a great idea. Those numbers are really low. My numbers 2 hours after I eat are 80-90, every now and then I'll hit just above 100... and by all accounts I'm doing great.
ReplyDeleteIt should definitely be confirmed, just to be sure. I think it's silly they don't do the 3 hour one way or the other, regardless of the outcome of the first. Isn't possible it was a fluke? Better to be sure what's going on.
ReplyDeleteHope the 3 hour goes beautifully and it turns out no GD! But even if it doesn't turn out the way...I trust you'll be fine. :)
It is always possible that the 211 was an error. That is really high. Doing the 3 hour can't hurt!
ReplyDeleteIt's possible that your first test was a fluke; in cases like yours, usually they would retest to make sure the first test was right.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think having the 3-hour is the best way to go so that you know for sure. Keeping my fingers crossed that they were wrong and you don't have it to begin with! :)
ReplyDeleteI would monitor, 2 hours after eating and see where you end up then. If you're ending up below 120 great! (or below 110 even better)
ReplyDeleteI would also check first thing in the morning when you first wake up.
I was diagnosed GD because I knew I was having highs...barely failed the 1 hr, refused the 1 hr and went straight to the diabetes specialist. They didnt mess with any 1 hr/3 hr test -- they had me monitor for a week before doing any modifications -- then proceeded based on the results, with the nutrition classes and in my case, insulin.
Hopefully seeing the lows is easing your stress level a lot! Remember though, GD gets worse as the pregnancy progresses, so if you have mild highs now, down the road you might have more extreme highs.
Best wishes! :)