Glucose test advice

So tomorrow I have to fast because I’m doing glucose test n another test any advice about glucose test .

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I felt super dizzy and nauseaus when i done mine
Ended up being sick after drinking it

Id bring something to keep you busy while you wait

It’s disgusting, sorry! Also try not to vomit or you have to repeat the test! Good luck x

I didn’t think it was bad. My test was the two hour test. They had me fast starting at midnight the night before. Ate well balanced and made sure I felt comfortably full before bed. Drank water morning of, went right in before 8am and drank the sugary drink. Not something I enjoyed but it tasted like overly sweet flat soda. Cant drink water after you drink the sugar drink. Brought a book to read. Was fine, ate when I got home though I had a small snack once I got in the car.

Should I take a snack so after the 1 hour test I can have something on my stomach and do they give you a choice of what flavors ? I got to fast because of the cbc test I’m doing also .

I did one at 18 weeks, that was negative. It tastes like fruit juice. I didn't think it was that bad. I wasnt told I need to fast though. I'm doing another test on Friday, still the 1 hour test. I also wasn't told I need to fast for it. Just don't eat anything sweet. Also, this is a different provider than when I took the first test.

I did the test in the UK! I think you guys are all from the US? Maybe the reason for the taste in glucose drink but I vomited mine and had to come back to do it 😢😢

They tell you not to leave the room in the UK but I went outside to have a walk around because I felt really sick and that helped millions. I would go outside for some fresh air if needed

I had fruit punch with my daughter was so good taste like a water down caprisun it was 3hr test I threw up after I got my blood drawn I also felt weird like too much sugar but not a sugar rush idk how to explain this time around 1hr test had the orange omg drink it cold taste like a flat Fanta devoured it I was so thirsty 😭 I still felt weird after but I didn’t get sick this time

Drink it cold! Goes down so much easier. Also the fruit punch is the best one.

Hold your breath, chug, and bring a book!

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