Blood glucose test instructions

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Avatar f tn I'm so pissed my doctor sent to do a blood glucose test gave me instructions not to fast and now that I got here the nurse told me I have to fast for it to be correct... like what the f***... has anyone had to take that 3 hours test cause of not fasting??
Avatar m tn I'm having some blood work done that will include a glucose test. The requisition form includes instructions to fast for 12 hours prior to the test, but does not mention anything about tobacco use, and I do unfortunately smoke. Perhaps to be safe I should abstain from smoking as well as food prior to the test, as nicotine could affect my blood glucose levels. But on the other hand, doesn't *nicotine withdrawal* also affect blood glucose levels?
Avatar f tn I have a glucose test in 9 hours but I'm having bad back pain and a hot shower didn't help. I was wondering if I took 1 Tylenol if it would effect my test?
7566904 tn?1394763978 I was told I could eat and drink anything I wanted before my test, but after you drink it, before they draw blood, you can only have water.
Avatar f tn Yes, I just had my 24 wk appointment and scheduled my glucose test for my next visit. My doctor also sent the drink home with me, with instructions on when to take it. They have to draw blood exactly 1 hour after you finish the drink. if you take it at the office you'll have to sit around and wait. If they send it with you, you won't have to stay as long and they can draw your blood as soon as you get there.
Avatar f tn How do I prepare for my glucose test? My clinic does it as a walk in at the lab. They never gave me instructions for it. I was told I don't need to fast, but what should I eat before I go? I was toldby a friend to eat a lot of protein and all mt midwife told me was not to drink coffee or eat a camdy bar before the test.
Avatar f tn Hi ladies, just a quick one I went for my routine blood test a couple of days ago and have been asked to go back for futher investigation and have a glucose test?? Obviously im aware this must be because my blood sugar is maybe to high. But was just wondering if anyone had any simular experiences as im a bit of a worrier and wanted to do my best for my little princess on the way.
7559220 tn?1393617158 Im going in for a one hour glucose test and i was wondering what i can and cannot eat for breakfast, i really want a bowl of fruit loops.
Avatar m tn Hi, i made up an OGTT test (75 gr) and my glucose level after 2 hours is 43 mg/dl which can be a hypoglycemia. I am not quite sure about the accuracy of this test becuse after 1 hour i was active and i think that this can lower my glucose level. My questions are : What can be the normal glucose level after 3-4 hours lunch or dinner time.(mine is lower after 4 hours) If i make daily activity is it normal to have lower values? If i make exercise , can this lower my glucose level.
Avatar f tn Tomorrow I'm supposed to take my 1 hour glucose test and it's my first time, it's early in the morning and I'm not really sure what is appropriate for me to eat for breakfast before I go in. I have to eat because I'm super hungry when I wake up and I get sick if I don't eat. Can anyone help with ideas?
Avatar f tn My glucose test is on Monday but it's in the afternoon and I was always told I had to fast before the test but I know I have to have a lil something to eat so I'm wondering what I can eat that won't elevate my levels I'm so not looking forward to this
Avatar f tn In going for my glucose test tomorrow and I was wondering if it was OK to eat before the test or not. I have heard it was ok but I have also heard that you shouldn't because it will mess the test up. What should I do?
Avatar n tn in blood glucose readings, does that mean my 79 random blood glucose test is A LOT higher than that? And if I WAS fasting for that exam (it was a few months ago, believe it might have been a morning appointment), what does that mean in terms of the false decrease? Does anyone have any realistic/substanial evidence/knowledge on this?
Avatar n tn Depends if it's the 1 hour test or 3 hour test. The 3 hour test you are suppose to fast for but the 1 hour it doesn't matters. You can eat before the one hour test and drink whatever. But you can't eat or drink anything during the hour wait. Your doctor should have given you instructions on the to do.
Avatar n tn Hi , I failed my glucose test the 1st time, as I was not aware and ate Caramel rice cakes 20 mins before taking the test. After failing I had to go back for the joyful 3 hour test and guess what my levels were very low and well within the margin.
2075937 tn?1334884194 Ahh I hope I can keep the drink down but besides this glucose test and the blood draw is there anything else they do or check for at a 24 week app?
504000 tn?1242500793 hey girls! i have my glucose test next week i really do not want to fail i hear the 3 hr test is horrible. most people i know failed on there first try. Do you girls have any tips on preparing for this test?
180395 tn?1287493997 " Are these levels normal?" First, I'm glad you posted for the chance of diabetes are greater when the parents have it. What you need to do today is change doctors and find one that will listen to you, offer advice, and not ignore your health. Unfortunately not all doctors follow their "hippocrates oath" and it appears yours is in this category. Ask your doctor to test your glucose (blood sugar) with an OGTT (oral fasting glucose and an A1c test.
9523089 tn?1414211966 Hmmmmm.
7094011 tn?1405455886 I have my glucose test tomorrow and I am super nervous! I LOVE my sweets, and espically being pregnant that's all I crave is sweets! However the receptionist at my OB office gave me my drink and gave me instructions to eat a normal breakfast, drink the drink 30 minutes before my appointment. When I've talked to so e other people they have said eating before you go could potentially make you fail the test.
1240706 tn?1331602111 I had my glucose test this morning. My instructions were to eat a normal breakfast but to avoid sugars and juice. Since I was at the labs at 7:00 am this morning I elected to not eat before and had breakfast after the test. The lab technician did not ask if I had fasted. The test I took was the one where you have a small drink- you must drink it in 5 minutes or less, and an hour from that they draw your blood. The first one. Hopefully everything is good.
Avatar f tn I failed my first glucose test and I go back in the morning for the 3 hour test.my doctor told me to eat 3 candy bars and drink 3 cokes today then after mid night not to drink or eat anything which is hard for me because I get extremely thirsty at all hours of the night.will I fail the test again if I drink water??
Avatar f tn Try not to eat sweet things for some days before the test. My glucose test was abnormal amd i was admitted in the hospital for 2days. Now am on diet so that when i go into my next app i do not have to stay at thr hospital again bc of high sugar level.
Avatar f tn Maybe I can have breakfast then and go to my blood test at 12:00 this way I am safe. And will ask my doctor to make sure too. Thanks for your response I was wondering about that.