Glucose Tolerance Screening

[NervousAndExcited]

I'm at 24 weeks (FTM) and go in for the glucose screening on Friday.

I know they draw blood for this, right? How long does it take to get the results?

I've never had a blood sugar problem in my life, but was overweight going into this pregnancy... That combined with the fact that my paternal grandma had gestational diabetes has me kind of freaking out about this (but no other fam history of it).

Any thoughts or related personal experiences would be appreciated!

[dianaexoh]

They draw blood after they make you ingest a glucose drink. It's only one hour and mrsp is right on with her suggestions. My appointments are typically at 5:30pm after work, but I made my glucose one for 8:30 in the morning so it won't be a problem to refrain from eating and my chances of passing aren't jeopardized.

[mrsp416]

I should add i am on baby #2 a girl and i went for my test this time at 8am didnt eat or drink (only water) after 9pm I passed

[mrsp416]

Hey i failed the 1st one with my son bc i ate all day my test wasnt until 4om and had to go back for the 3hr. Do yourself a favor go 1st thing in the morning do not eat or drink after 9pm the night before and you should do fine. You get the results in 24 hrs.