So upset-failed my glucose test

mom2one&babybean · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 02:12 PM

Well, I just got a call that I failed my 1 hour glucose test. My score was 150 and the norm is apparently 130 which sounds like a HUGE difference to me. I fasted the whole night before so I am really, really worried. I can't even imagine fasting again, let alone waiting 3 hours in the lab waiting for the results. I am just so upset. I had the best first pregnancy ever, and now this time I have varicose veins, high sugar levels....I'm scared to see what's next. Has anyone else failed the one hour w/numbers like that and actually passed the 3-hour? I'm wondering if I should just skip the test and follow the diabetes diet. It might be easier. Off to cry now.

hidee04 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 02:46 PM

I was worried because my 1 hour number was 152, my doctor said that wasn't much but I didn't believe him because it sounds like a lot. I guess he was right because all of my numbers were well below the cut-off on the 3 hour. I didn't fast before the 1 hour but I avoided any sugar and ate barely anything. So I wouldn't worry too much yet, especially if you didn't have any problems with your last pg. A lot of people have been failing the 1 hour and your number is lower than mine was. Good luck and sorry you have to go through the 3 hour.

3rd of a 3rd · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 03:07 PM

Sorry to hear that. I don't know what the range of #s is so I'm no help. Keep us posted.

Celi · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 03:58 PM

I don't know the what the numbers should be... but don't worry I've being reading about many people that failed the 1h and passed the 3h one! Good luck on your next test!
I will do my 1h tomorrow...

Constance_13 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 04:55 PM

AWWW....BIG hugs!!!! I honestly would go for the 3 hour test.....LOTS of ppl have failed the 1 hour but passed the 3 hour. Good luck, chin up and keep us posted girly!!!

May · #6 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 05:12 PM

Im sorry! BIGHUG!!!
There are lots of people that fail the 1 hour and go on to pass the 3 hour.
I did that with my first baby. I failed the 1 hour but passed the 3 hour.
I really cant remember what my numbers were though, it was 4 years ago.
Just make sure you take something with you to do, like a book b/c its so boring! GL!!!

quinne0727 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 05:21 PM

Here's hoping the 3 hr test brings good news!!! I would do the 3 hr based on what the other ladies said.
My doctor had me skip the 1hr and go right to the 3 hr..probably because a lot of women fail the 1 hr.

mom2one&babybean · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 07:46 PM

Thanks ladies. Your posts (along with a big hug from DH) made me feel much better. I talked to my nurse and she said like you girls did that the 1 hr is kind of unreliable. Uh, thanks, so I starved myself for nothing!

Anyway, I take the 3-hour this Friday, so hopefully I will pass.

Thanks again for your words of encouragement. They are very much appreciated!!

wakejul · #9 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 06:26 AM

(((((Hugs)))) I have failed the one hour twice but passed the 3 hour both times. Make sure you take a good book or something to do because it does get long! Then of course I go and pig out afterwards haha

Champaggne · #10 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 01:37 PM

yeah i am with the other ladies.... a lot fail the 1 hour but pass the 3 hour! Good luck