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Can I refuse GTT?

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CathyandHeathcliff · 18/04/2018 23:07

Just that.

I'm in a high BMI risk zone. I hate myself for it. Going through this type of test is all kinds of hell for me and my anxiety.
I have a history of an eating disorder and obsessive about eating times.
I can't physically bring myself to not eat, have the blood test (which I hate anyway) then drink the glucose and fast for another two hours! It's literally terrifying to me (no exaggeration).

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CathyandHeathcliff · 19/04/2018 15:49

Btw I'm hopefully having an elective c section due to my anxiety so big babies and inductions etc, aren't necessarily relevant.

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Dobbythesockelf · 19/04/2018 17:32

You might be wanting a section and that's your choice but gd isn't just about making babies grow big etc. Have a read about the effects on baby of uncontrolled sugars and talk to your midwife. I understand that you are anxious about it but I really think you need to discuss the ins and outs before completely refusing tests.

CathyandHeathcliff · 19/04/2018 20:42

@Dobbythesockelf I'm going to ask about an alternative. So I'm not refusing the test completely.

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CathyandHeathcliff · 19/04/2018 20:42

And it's not just anxiety about it, it purely terrifies me.

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