My experience with the tests was a little bit different again!

When I had the first test done, the GCT, I went straight in, had the drink and was told I could not leave the pathology centre. I had to sit there for 1 hour and then have the blood test done. This was apparently because anything I ate afterwards, or any exercise I may have done, would impact on the results. There was no fasting required.

My score was slightly on the high side, so I had the GTT, for which I had to fast for 12 hours prior. I then rocked up, had a blood test, drank the lemonade stuff, had another test, and then another one a little while later (I can't remember the exact time frame but I was in the pathology centre for around 2 - 3 hours all up). I passed that test, so all was well.

I was actually asked if I had had a 'normal' diet in the days leading up to both tests - they actually asked me "you haven't been on a high carb diet have you, or on any other kind of special diet?". Interesting huh!

But getting back to the question at hand - yes, it was like super sugary lemonade! I wanted to have a drink of water afterwards LOL.