How important is it to have the gestational diabetes test?

Question

I don't think I need it, but I may be wrong. So far I am 24 weeks and haven't put on any weight, would that make me lower risk?

Answer 1

it is a very important test, just in case you have it never know. Because if you do then it has to be treated.

Answer 2

you need to have the test. if it turns out you have it, it could affect your baby. and you want to do everything possible to keep your baby healthy right?

Answer 3

It's super important.  My friend had gestational diabetes and needed insulin.  Even with that, she still gave birth to 10 pound 2 ounce baby.  Gestational diabetes is dangerous for both baby and mommy.

Answer 4

Your weight gain (or lack of) has nothing to do with it.  It is very, very, very important to have this test to rule out GD.  I gained very little weight with my 1st pregnancy (13 lb total) and had GD.  My glucose was very high and I had to be put on insulin.  I had virtually no symptoms (main symptoms are urinating a lot and being extra sleepy ~ pretty much the same as pregnancy!).

Many believe that GD only causes a large baby, but there are many other problems too.  GD can be very dangerous for you and your baby if left undetected/untreated.  It can cause birth defects, heart problems, improper lung development and an excessively large baby (requiring c-section).

Please do not take this lightly ~ get the test.  Your babies life is at risk if you don't.

*EDIT ~ I just read your edit.  I am a huge needle phobe myself and have the same issues with my veins.  Aside from having the test I had to go on insulin and give myself shots.  I cried for days when I found out.  The needles are so fine you don't even feel them.  I felt like such an idiot.  It's one of those things you just have to suck it up and do for the good of your baby.  Try not to stress too much.  ~ Good Luck  I'll keep my fingers crossed that every thing goes ok!

Answer 5

ITs very important to have.  things change when you are pregnant you never know what you have and don't.  better safe then sick.

Answer 6

It's very important, if you end up having GD you have to watch what you eat and deal with a GD specialist. Just pray that you pass the first one, if not you have to go do the 3 hour... and being a needle phob....you really don't want to know those details....

Answer 7

It's extremely important. Unchecked GD can cause myriad health problems to both you and the baby. You never know what woman is going to end up with it. Take the test.  

Answer 8

its very important i had it with my last and only put on 5 kilos the whole pregnancy if you have it and don't maintain it while pregnant it can be very dangerous for the baby  

Answer 9

no it has to be the blood and yes you have to take it. i only gained 10 lbs with my son from start to finish and i was diabetic with him. i had to low of blood sugar so i did not gain the weight. there is two different types of diabetics so you should get tested.

Answer 10

Honey I know your fear,but if you doctor wants to do this test you should because gestational diabetes can be serious for you and your baby. My mom had this when she was pregnant with my sis. and the checked her all the time. My sis was born health, but sadly my mom still has diabetes.

Answer 11

It is important, sometimes for the 1 hr test they can just prick your finger and that's it.  They do check your urine for sugar but that isn't enough to show if you have it or not.  GD puts baby at risk for slow lung development, large shoulders that can get stuck, bigger baby and puts mom at risk for health problems as well so it needs done.  GD isn't caused by the mom gaining a bunch of weight and you don't even have to have a family history of it to be at risk.  

Answer 12

PLEASE, please, please do it.  I didn't gain any weight either and had none of the additional risk factors.  Because I lacked the risk factors, my doc decided it wasn't important to do.  Well I wasn't feeling right at 35 weeks and finally said I thought we should do it and while my doc looked at me like I was nutty, I pushed to have it done.  THANK goodness I had done that.  I ended up failing the test and have been diagnosed with the condition.  That's almost 10  weeks lost that I could have been making the changes necessary to treat it.  Even if you don't have it, it is definitely worth having the test done to be sure.

Good luck and let me know if you end up having gd and need any advice.