1-hr glucose: Is it a bad idea..

[justjen]

...to have a milkshake or sundae about 4-5 hours before the test?

There's an "ice cream shoppe" fundraiser in my office tomorrow, and I *already* want the ice cream, dammit.

Fundraiser is runs 3-5, test is at 7:55.

(I accept that this may be a dumb question.)

[jenjen]

I was told to eat normally before my test and not have anything extra sugary. So I wouldn't do it. I wouldn't want to have to do the 3 hour test just because you wanted a milkshake. Maybe reward yourself after the 1 hr test and stop by an ice cream shop on the way home?

[mie]

I wouldn't do it.

[GailGoldie]

my doc always said to eat normally - if you avoid sugar in the days prior- your body will freak out when it GETS sugar --- so IMO, it would be ok to have some ice cream the day before.

[Deleted]

I wouldn't do it. My OB also told me to eat like normal before the test. Even with a normal count, you can push yourself over the limit with just that milkshake and then have to go back for that 3hr one. Save yourself the trouble.

[Brie]

Buy the ice cream and stick it in the freezer for the next day.

[justjen]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I'll do my best to resist

But why do I have this sneaking suspicion that I'll skip it but still fail the test? :-p

[teacherjulie]

My doctor had me test first thing in the morning

[barefootcontessa]

Yes, because it might lead you to "fail" the one-hour and then have to do the three-hour, which is a time consuming pain.

[pugz]

do not do! my doc said results are most accurate if you fast 8 hours before, I did mine first thing in the morning so I wouldn't be hungry yet.