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Glucose Test

I went for a 32 week growth scan today because my previous baby was small at birth. Whilst baby’s growth looked fine, my fluid levels were measuring a bit high so they’ve booked me in for a glucose test next week. I feel quite anxious about it because I’ve heard the drink can make you feel really sick. I’m quite a nauseous person anyway - like I’m worried about how I’m going to manage the car sickness in the drive over to the hospital/ when having my blood taken if I haven’t eaten or drank something other than water in 10 hours.

Does anyone have any tips for keeping the drink down for the 2 hours? I’m already planning on bringing some ice water and a handheld fan

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Hi! I had it last week. I found it honestly not that bad. They give you a glass of water after to wash it down but you can take your time drinking it. It's not an enjoyable drink, but it also isn't absolutely horrific so hopefully you find the same thing, good luck :-)

It wasnt as bad as people made out. My hospital had an apple flavour and it was just like a wee tin of appletiser/britvic apple. I am awful with blood tests but it was honestly okay. I brought my mum with me lol bring someone if you can! And maybe headphones so you can focus on a podcast or some music?

I actually quite enjoyed the drink 😂 the harder part was being hungry so just took something to distract me.

My drink tasted like the sweetie nerds 🤣. Found it plesant. Was a normal size glass aswell so nothing overwhelming.

Mine wasn't as bad as I thought it might be either - I was given raspberry flavour which was quite nice 😅 and took a book to keep me distracted for the two hours. Had some snacks in my bag too for immediately after!

My drink was absolutely fine, nurse said that it was changed in recent years. My test was done for the same reason, fluid levels and thankfully negative so I hope the same for you 🫶🏽 Had a scan just last week and levels were normal again so not something that will stay. I had biscuits at 10.30pm to get me through 😂 xx

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I went for a 32 week growth scan today because my previous baby was small at birth. Whilst baby’s growth looked fine, my fluid levels were measuring a bit high so they’ve booked me in for a glucose test next week. I feel quite anxious about it because I’ve heard the drink can make you feel really sick. I’m quite a nauseous person anyway - like I’m worried about how I’m going to manage the car sickness in the drive over to the hospital/ when having my blood taken if I haven’t eaten or drank something other than water in 10 hours.

Does anyone have any tips for keeping the drink down for the 2 hours? I’m already planning on bringing some ice water and a handheld fan

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