My doctor asked me to do a GTT test for gestational diabetes, and I'm not familiar with the procedure. Can someone explain how the GTT test is typically done during pregnancy?
I know just thinking about these tests can give you so much anxiety, I used to get so stressed! Don't worry, it is a very standard test. They just take fasting blood, give you glucose water, and then take blood again after an hour or two. Take a deep breath, you will do just fine.
I have my GTT scheduled for next week and I'm honestly so nervous about the fasting part. Do we have to sit in the lab the entire time between blood tests, or can we go home and come back?
First, you must ask your gynac for the exact instructions because different labs have different protocols for fasting. Normally they give you glucose water and take blood after 1 and 2 hours. Just confirm the timing with your doctor's clinic first.
Aiyyo, that sweet drink is a bit tough to swallow, but it is very important. My mother-in-law told me to take some lemon slice just to sniff if I felt nauseous, but do follow your doctor's exact instructions on fasting. Usually, it's an 8 to 12 hour fast before the first blood draw.
Haan, mere test ke time papa mujhe subah lab leke gaye the empty stomach. Wahan unhone glucose wala paani pilaya jo bahut meetha tha, aur mummy ne bola tha dhyan rakhna vomiting na ho jaye. You have to sit quietly there for a couple of hours.
I had gestational diabetes, so this test was very critical for me. You usually need to go fasting, then they make you drink a very sweet glucose liquid, and then test your blood. Definitely check with your doctor beforehand so you don't mess up the fasting hours.
