doc told me to do the ogtt next week and honestly im a little nervous about it. matlab how is it actually done, do they take blood multiple times? if u have done it pls tell me what to expect.
Don't worry dear, it is a very common test. First they take your fasting blood sample, then they give you a glass of very sweet glucose water to drink. After that, they will take your blood again after 1 or 2 hours to check your sugar levels.
My mother-in-law told me to just eat less sweet before the test, but my doctor explained that we must follow the proper fasting procedure. You have to fast for 8-12 hours, drink the glucose mix they give, and then wait there for blood draws. Trust your doctor's instructions strictly.
Honestly, that glucose drink tastes like pure sugar syrup, haha! Just pinch your nose and gulp it down quickly. Take a lemon with you to smell if you feel pukish during the wait!
I have my OGTT scheduled next week and I am so anxious about drinking that sweet liquid on an empty stomach. Did anyone else feel extremely nauseous during this test?
Please make sure you rest quietly during the waiting hours of the test, as moving around too much can affect the results. It is a bit tiring, but it is so important for the safety of your little baby. Take care of yourself.
I was so terrified that I would throw up the glucose drink and have to repeat the whole test again! But the lab staff was very supportive and let me sit in an AC room. Just take deep breaths and don't panic, you can do it.
When I did my OGTT, I felt so exhausted sitting in the lab for hours while fasting. But when the reports came normal, I felt such a huge relief. Just try to keep yourself distracted during the wait.
It is a simple test to check for gestational diabetes. Just carry a book or your phone bcoz you have to sit at the lab for 2 hours after drinking the glucose water. It will go well, don't worry.
