I had my glucose screening this morning. That meant I had to to fast (i.e. not eat or drink anything this morning before the appt). So of course I showed up at 6:45 am STARVING. Luckily, I was able to get the sugary drink quickly (did I mention I was really, really hungry??). I drank that sucker down and felt so much better with some "sugar energy." Unfortunately, my sugar high lasted only about 40 minutes. At 7:45 I started getting very light-headed..similar to this experience, and thought I'd either pass out or throw up. I went to the back of the lab to lie down, which made me feel better for the remaining 20 minutes. I was so determined to not throw up because I knew that would void the test! They were able to get the blood, and the nice lab tech sent me home with a few crackers so I didn't crash my car. Phew! Another bullet dodged.
Looking back at that experience, it doesn't surprise me much. I have always had issues with low blood sugar levels (M calls it the "Low Blood Sugar Monster"), and benefit from smaller, more frequent meals to keep my blood levels even. Even pre-pregnancy I needed to eat breakfast AS SOON AS I got up in the morning. The lab people told me it's not that uncommon for preggers to experience it. Has anyone else had this happen to them??
I will be surprised and dismayed if I flunk that test! I don't think I'd survive the 3-hour torture!
You are totally going to pass the test! I had the same thing happen and my glucose was only 29 when they took it. My OB was really worried when he saw that and can't believe I didn't faint. I sure felt better after I ate. I'm glad you survived it!!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't keep the drink down. I tried... made it to 2 hours then eep. My doc let me monitor at home and I indeed had gestational diabetes. Good luck and hang in there.
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