Glucose tolerance test

8 replies

Neelamj · 27/02/2025 18:50

Hi all :)

I have had my gestional diabetes test today and was unsure of the result, cannot ring in till tomrorrow and I am just curious to find out what the results mean? Not sure about the thershold for the test results etc.

anyone have any idea?

Before the glucose drink etc- 5.1

After two hours it was - 9.8

thank you in advance.

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Mushroo · 27/02/2025 20:09

Unfortunately it seems you have it. I can't remember the exact thresholds but my 2 hour score was 8.3 and that was enough to get diagnosed.

It's really really rubbish at first but you do get used to it, and it's only for a few weeks

dorsetdoll · 27/02/2025 20:44

Just remember to get assessed when you hit peri menopause again as it can reoccur as either pre diabetes or full on diabetes.

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Neelamj · 27/02/2025 20:47

Thank you for the reply @Mushroo and @dorsetdoll

damnn, just waiting on the hospital to inform me then if thats case, thanks for the reasurance :)

thank you for that advice @dorsetdoll really appreciate it.

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2020N · 28/02/2025 20:55

Can I ask if you had any symptoms? I’m having extra growth scans as my first was born in the 1st percentile. This baby was measuring in the 18th at 24weeks, and today was 44th at 28weeks, so they have accelerated growth. Otherwise I don’t seem to meet the criteria, but have been referred for the GTT on Monday. Also feeling guilty as I’ve got major chocolate and cake cravings this pregnancy! 🙈

Mardyybum · 28/02/2025 20:58

Your post drink result indicates GD.
I had it with my second DC and was able to control via diet change. The GDUK website is really helpful and has some decent recipes.

Mushroo · 01/03/2025 13:34

2020N · 28/02/2025 20:55

I didn't have any noticeable symptoms at all. I was referred because my mum has type 1 but it was a shock to be diagnosed!

I was maybe a bit tired but obvs just put it down to pregnancy.

ChilledProsecco · 01/03/2025 13:38

Most women don't have symptoms of GDM as the diagnostic cut-off's are much lower than in T2. And symptoms are often what you would have in pregnancy anyway eg tired, going to loo more often.

Where I work, your test results would be a diagnosis of GDM, OP.

Goldpanther · 01/03/2025 13:44

In my trust anything over 6 for fasting result and/or over 7.8 for after the drink is considered positive.

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