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Re: 1 Hr GTT questions for a good outcome...

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:11:56 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 28 Nov 1999, Marshella wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>Hope everyone in the states had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving! I need to
>go in and have my very first one hour glucose tolerance test. I was
>instructed that I did not need to fast for this test, but I want to be
>sure to go in prepared in the best possible way for a good outcome. Can
>anyone give me tips on what and when I should eat before going to the
>test? What sorts of things can affect the outcome in a positive or
>negative way? My sister failed her one hour test but passsed the follow
>up one, and diabetes does run in my family. I myself am also obese, and
>so I'm very concerned about passing this test. Thanks for any
>useful/helpful information or personal stories that anyone cares to
>share. :-)
>
>--
>Marshella (edd #1 2/10/00 - a boy!)
>

By definition, the 1 hr GCT does not require any fasting but doctors ask that patients not have a meal for 2 hours before taking the 1 hr. GCT to avoid patients gorging themselves on high sugar foods just prior to the tests (which technically shouldn't make any difference).

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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