PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: Glucose Test- Redone?

Re: Glucose Test- Redone?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:47:46 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Nicole: "Glucose Test- Redone?"

At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Nicole wrote: >
>Hello, I'm 28 weeks. I went to have my glucose test done Monday and I
>called my drs. office today for the results only to find out that the
>lab has dropped my tube of blood and was unable to perform the test. My
>dr. said not to worry about the test, he doesn't think it would be
>positive but if it's going to worry me then come in today and have it
>redone. My question is do you think my dr. is being too laid back?
>Should I really have the test redone?

Probably.

Are there any major problems that >could arise if I did have gest. diabetis and didn't know it?

There are a lot of experts in the world who would say No and many more who would say yes. If you are under 30, there are many places that you wouldn't be tested at all. And there are many where you would be.

>
>THANKS>

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