do you have to have the GD check?

[satya]

It's a routine test. There are no symptoms for GD so the only way to detect it is by having the test. Don't stress if you fail the first one. I did & then had the longer test & all was fine.

[Trillian]

No, you don't have to do the test at all if you don't want to. THe results of the test can be inconsequential and no cause for alarm. Many women don't have the test and it is completely up to you if you choose to do so or not. So while it may be seen as *routine* they cannot force you to have it.

[Antheia]

No you dont have to have it if you don't want to. I'm not having it done this pregnancy.

[Pretty Butterfly]

I wasn't going to have it done, as I was fine with my 5 previous pregnancies...

But they sent me anyway, and I didn't fight it.

It was high the first time, so had to go for the 2 hr one.... which was 3 blood tests!! (one before, during and after the 2 hrs)

I wish I hadn't of, I was fine..... But both my arms are sore and very bruised...

[LaDeeDa]

Thanks everyone....

it's not that I have anything against the test I am just trying to avoid absolutely anything that is unnecessary

not only that it's a time factor ..... I don't have a spare 3 hours during the week ... work isn't that plesant

[Trillian]

That's OK. I don't think they will put on a song and a dance that you didn't do it.

[Antheia]

Yeah im not against it either but i do find it unnecessary for me to have it since i have gone through 2 pregnancies without having GD and have no family history of it. My care providers respect my choice too which they all should.

[Lea79]

If you are using a birth centre it is usually a requirement because it rules out any high risk of GDM. Thats how they get their funding. They cannot force you to, its just encouraged because of the possible complications post birth for bub. But find out the info for it and make your own decision. Cheers,

Leanne

[runnermum]

I felt pushed into having this test in my first pregnancy - I have NO family history of Type 2 diabetes, I am very lean at 58kgs and 174cms tall, and very athletic - keeping up running through all of my first pregnancy.

So.......this pregnancy I said NO I am not taking the test. Again, I am feeling just wonderful, no symptons, keeping up my running and swimming - now at 31 weeks and I eat well.

So good on ya for questioning it - if you are imformed about the risks and know what to look out for and understand that the test itself is NOT very reliable anyway, then good for you.

[Mad Scientist]

You don't have to. When I was pg with DD they weren't going to send me for one but I said may as well. The test isn't THAT bad. I ended up being diagnosed with GD, even though I have no strong risk factors AT ALL and didn't have any symptoms either. After I had Amy (3.5 weeks early weighing 7pound4), I was diagnosed with Impaired Glucose Tolerance. I have GD with this pregnancy too. The reason for the test is to check that your baby isn't being exposed to higher than normal sugar levels throughout your pregnancy. Even though it's not a really serious problem it can be in some instances. GD isn't that bad if you can control with diet (in my case) and in my opinion, it doesn't hurt to get yourself checked out. Everyone's got their own opinion but in the end it's definitely your decision. Go with your gut feeling.
Michael - I have never had sugar detected an ANY of my urine samples so that's not a fail safe unfortunately.