Glucose test

My letter said to fast from midnight the night before and then I could only drink black tea, black coffee or water

My appt is at 8.20 so quite early, just not sure what time to fast from? Maybe it is midnight for me too x

Mine was at 9 so probably midnight too but to be honest I don't think I ate after around 9pm x

I had my apt at 9.40 so I had to fast from 10pm the night before. I was only allowed sips of water in the morning. Didn’t even use any tooth paste when brushing my teeth. It came back negative- so happy I don’t have GD!

I'd suggest nothing to eat after 9pm, and only drink water. You're not supposed to smoke, chew gum etc. Take something to keep you entertained for several hours too as you'll have to sit there in a room. Either that or take the opportunity to have a nap 😂

I was advised they can’t do test unless I’d fasted for 12hrs before the appt!

mine is at 8:40 and told to fast from 10pm

Mine was at 9am and I was told fasting from 10pm and then just water

I had mine and it was to fast from midnight before and only drink water. Unfortunately I got my results back and had gestesional diabetes. I've to go to attend classes and they want to see if my diet can change my results if not go on meds

My appointment was at 8.30 and they told me to fast from 10pm. I had to ring them to ask as I also hadn't received any info. Also, no smoking, vaping or chewing gum. You can only have small amounts of water if needed.
I'd advise to take something with you to snack on afterwards. X

Thank you everyone!💗💗

I second the recommendation to bring snacks. If you're feeling queasy after your 2nd bloods, you want to eat something ASAP!

@Skye mine was at 8:20am too and I was told to fast from 10pm night before

They ask you if you have eaten/drunk/taken Gaviscon etc, within 12hrs usually. My app was at 8.50 and I couldn't do all the above after 9pm x

Oh and no chewing gum or anything like that. Just get a massive McDonald's after, take a book or your phone aswell! Not so bad if you enjoy people watching 😄

I've got gestational diabetes too, hoping that just diet alone can control it, abit challenging at the moment as I've got a sore throat and cough which I usually have lemon and honey to soothe, not sure what else I can really do, other than take paracetamol too. But, touch wood, my blood sugars haven't spiked when I've been drinking honey and lemon at the moment. Speaking to dietician tomorrow so hopefully they have some advice too. I hope all goes well for you and baby with your GD. X

good luck with your GTT. And yes, snacks for after the test are a must have! Fingers crossed you don't have it ☺️ treat yourself to some chocolate and sweets if it's negative! 🤣

I had my appointment at 9:50am and was told not to eat or drink anything (including water) from 10pm night before. Also wasn’t allowed any water during the 2 hour wait so by the end had fasted for 14 hours, definitely take water and a snack for when you’re done! X

Ring and check, mine was fast from 10pm the night before, everything but water no gaviscon or anything xx