For the glucose test, my doctor told me to come fasting, which was so hard with my morning sickness! I kept some dry crackers in my bag to eat immediately after the blood was drawn. Please ask your doctor beforehand because some tests require fasting and some don't.
Beta, please do not eat any heavy sweets or paranthas the night before the test as it can affect the results. Ask your doctor clearly if you need to fast or eat a light breakfast. Drink normal water and stay calm, everything will go well.
Oh, drinking that super sweet glucose water on an empty stomach made me feel so nauseous! I literally cried at the lab. Just follow your doctor's exact fasting instructions and carry a bottle of water and a snack for right after. You can do this!
Make sure you ask the lab if it's a fasting test or non-fasting, so you don't waste money having to redo it. Sometimes the test takes 2 hours and multiple blood draws, so pack a homemade lunch box to save on hospital canteen costs.
With twins, I had to do this test twice, and let me tell you, that glucose drink is not a treat! Make sure you check with your clinic if you need to fast. Bring a book or download some shows because you will be sitting there for hours waiting for blood draws.
I had a light, low-carb dinner like roasted paneer and veggies the night before to keep things stable. Check with your doctor if they want you fasting or not. I also did my regular light walk that evening as allowed by my doc to stay active.
I was very anxious about this test, so I called the clinic twice to confirm the instructions. My doctor had advised me to fast for 8 hours prior. Please check your specific hospital's guidelines, as doing it wrong might mean you have to repeat the test, which is very stressful.
