Hi PZ

I failed my glucose challenge, so had to have the GTT. I was terrified of being diagnosed - because then the Obs start freaking out about huge babies, induction at 38 weeks etc and I didn't want any of that nonsense. I completely understand how you feel wanting to pass the test, because there are all sorts of consequences for the birth if you're even a tiny bit over the limits they set.

I scheduled the GTT for a week after I found out my GC results, then really cut back on the carbs, ate no high GI carbs whatsoever and started swimming every day. My instructions were to have no less than 150g of carbs per day, I didn't check whether I did this or not. They certainly didn't say to binge on carbs to me!

I also made sure I had some low GI carbs with every meal - but v small amounts - 1/3 cup pasta etc with a meal that contained mostly protein and veg. And I had low GI carb snacks during the day - a vita wheat with a slice of cheese, an apple etc. I didn't touch anything sweet for that week. Passed the GTT with flying colours, and am sticking to the low GI diet now, but not quite as obsessively strictly.

Oh, I recommend the Burgen wholemeal and seeds bread - it's v low GI - lowest I've found, so I eat that in small quantities - a couple of slices a day.

Good luck with your GTT!!