8.1 is really just on the edge of being diagnosed. The massive sugar load for the test often tips woman over the edge for a positive, when in real life they would never eat that much sugar in a hit so it wouldn't be an issue itms.
Even the 7.4 you got after McD's isn't actually high. They make the limits for GD very tight but in reality anything under 8 or 9 is fine for after a meal. Even fasting results they don't really care until it is over 6.
Personally with those results I would consider it a false positive. Either ask for another test, or just monitor for a few weeks and then if you have no unaccountable highs ask for a reassessment of the diagnoses because it will affect your birthing options.
It was the 2hr test, I was sent straight for the 2hr fasting test (bypassed the short test) because of my history with PCOS and also because I was 'borderline' on both the short test and the fasting test last pregnancy. This pregnancy I've been so vigilent and healthy to avoid any issues like this, was BMI 23 when I got pregnant, and have only gained 8kg to date which seems fine - it follows the 'weight gain' graph they gave me perfectly, and have been quite healthy, active. Even the diabetes lady in the pharmacy was surprised after asking me lots of questions about history and diet. My partner is skeptical that I have GD as well. I test again in a little under 2 hours so we'll see how that goes.
delphmoon - no medication at all.
Had lunch and due to test in about 90 minutes time so we'll see how that goes.
Seems very odd to me. I had GD (diet controlled) first pg and most of my results were around 5-6. I ate most days: 2 weet bix with skim milk and an apple for breakfast, skim milk cappuccino and low fat yoghurt for morning tea, wholegrain sandwich with avocado, low fat cheese and tomato for lunch and a banana. Arvo tea was cheese and crackers with dinner consisting of meat or fish and veg/salad or small amount of pasta with bolognaise sauce.
I'd think the GD test was a false positive.... Give the educator a call to discuss.
I reckon you dont have it babe...just doesnt sound like it. i'd be asking for a re-test as Nai and Arte mentioned as it can really affect birthing options and management at the hospital.
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