If you’re thinking about declining the glucose test, please don’t!

A lot of the people surrounding me told me to decline it because of how bad it was for me and my baby and because I didn’t have any risk factors. BEING PREGNANT IS THE MAIN RISK FACTOR! I ended up failing the test miserably despite my healthy lifestyle. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PLACENTA.

A friend of mine lost her baby at 37 weeks. The hospital is waiting on the results to confirm that it was undiagnosed GD because he was already over 10 lbs and she had a super high blood sugar reading at the hospital. She declined the glucose test with her midwife at 24 weeks because again she was “healthy with no risk factors” and she was scared of the ingredients. It’s horrific that she has to live with this guilt for the rest of her life.

Gestational diabetes increases your risk of preterm birth, stillbirth, birth injury and preeclampsia

I don’t want to scare anyone. GD is very manageable with diet or insulin. I’m surprised at how many people are now declining this test. I know there’s even some healthier or more natural options your doctor may allow if you’re really uncomfortable with the standard test. Please take this seriously.