was wondering

[almostmommyof2]

Does anyone know if glucose tests are mandatory?And when do they do them? I'm 24wks

[tkenna]

I was supposd to get mine done at 12 wks but changed it to 16 weeks. I got the orange drink and i kinda like it haha its like flat orange soda.

[babybump223]

I hate the drink tastes awful makes me gag thinking bout it lol  I had the cherry with my first baby I guess thats better than the orange flavor I heard

[acline93]

I wish my glucose drink tasted like juice, then it wouldn't be bad at all. lol

[mirandann]

Its mandatory and very necessary and shouldnt  be able to have a choice. Your baby can be at serious risk if you end up having GD. I had to take it twice bc my son is kind of large for 7 months which can be a red flag for GD. Its typically done at 28 weeks. Its not even thar bad like ppl make it out to be. You just drink the glucola which tastes like juice and then an hour later your blood ia drawn, simple. If you pass it great if not youve gotta take a 3 hour glucose test. If you fail after that, then you've gotta diet

[jorden_rose3]

It's mandatory. They want to see if you have gestational diabetes. I'm 24 weeks and have to take it asap. I only get 5 mins to drink it and than have to wait an hour to get my blood drawn.

[GoBrandiRanger]

I'm overweight by a LOT. trchnically obese, but I haven't had mine yet. I had one with my son at 24 weeks and and getting one at 24 weeks for my daughter.

[acline93]

Exactly how I feel. I'm 22 weeks and I've had 3 done, because my doctor is obnoxious like that. Apparently if you have hips and boobs, you automatically have gestational diabetes in his opinion. But I've passed all 3..even though he's testing me AGAIN in 2 more weeks. If he tries to test me again after that, I'm finding me one of those midwives.

[almostmommyof2]

Wow that's ridiculous I mean I don't mind doing it but don't feel like I should be forced ya know

[acline93]

yeah, they're mandatory. And I was told by a nurse in my OB's clinic that if I deny it, then they can deny medical service to me. So,...

[almostmommyof2]

OK thanks.ladies.  and I'm in the us

[jwilliams81]

They are mandatory in US as far as I know. Get it done between 26-28 weeks. Drink some stuff sit for an hr get blood drawn. Pretty easy

[emmaftm]

Where do u live? In the uk u only have them if ur over weight or putting on too much weight (thats what my midwife told me) or have diabeties close in the family i.e. a parent or sibling. Ive not had a test n im 39w + 1d

[ftm2013]

I was never given a choice so I would say they are mandatory they did my 1 hour at 26 weeks and my two hour at 28 weeks (I failed both)