Can gestational diabetes really be diagnosed without the 3 hour test?
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at
1:50 am
My doctor’s office only did the one hour test and said I have gestational diabetes. Since I’ve been testing myself for a couple of days (four times a day) my average is in the 90’s. Do you think it was really fair to diagnose me without giving me the 3 hour test and what can I do about it? I don’t think I have it but they seem to think that one test is enough.
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I would call them back and let them know what your readings are showing. Ask to have a 3 hour test to confirm the GD diagnosis. You are their client, and it is your health. You have a right and and responsibility to take charge of your medical care.
Best of luck!!
Usually they’ll have you do the 3 hour test not too long after your 1 hour one if your 1 hour test came back showing you have GD. Don’t panic just yet. Try to listen to what your doctors tell you (diet wise) until you have your 3 hour test.
It can be diagnosed with only one test, but that result has to be quite high. Considering that diagnosis can prevent you from getting life insurance, I would insist that the doctor do a proper test or move to a different doctor.