What to Eat Before Glucose Tests

THE GESTATIONAL DIABETIC

Find out what to eat for the glucose screening test, what to do for the best results, and a few helpful tips for testing day.

The Best Chance Of Passing

The best chance you have of passing the test is to eat a healthy diet throughout pregnancy.

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What the Test Results Mean

The test is a discovery of whether or not your body produces enough insulin to maintain blood sugars.

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Treatment

Managing high blood sugars with only dietary changes and exercise is ideal, but it's not always the best option.

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Early Glucose Screening

Early testing takes place if you have: had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy or family history of diabetes.

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False Positives

The purpose of the test is to see how blood sugar reacts to pure glucose. This is why it's important to eat 2-3 hours before the test.

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What to Eat Before The Test

Eating what you would normally eat for that time of day is the best option.

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