25weeks still sick should I do glucose test?

[Supermummy]

I'm in a dilemma I have had two different options from two different midwifes. One said I should do the glucose test the other told me as I'm still feeling very nauseous I should not as it will make me even more sick. What should I do as I have my dad who is diabetic. Please help.....

[roxannacar]

Personally if I had the a family history of diabetes I would want to know if I had gestional diabetes myself as it can cause problems with babies.

The drink you need to have does make you very sickly, so if you're using anti sickness I would suggest having the pills before with only water. (You do need to be starved for the test before, and then wait an extra two hours after the drink before you can eat anything). It's not gonna make you more sickly long term tho

That's my personal opinion. I'd probably ask each the pros/cons I make an informed decision. Also questions such as what if I have gestional diabetes and I don't have the test ... what then?

[Supermummy in reply to roxannacar]

Hi Roxannacar

Thanks for your reply. I will look further into it as you suggested. What kind of complications can it cause for mother and baby do you know? Thanks again!

[roxannacar in reply to Supermummy]

nhs.uk/Conditions/gestation...

[Ribena1987]

Hi Supermummy. I had this dilemma too but opted against having the test as I have been feeelig sickly throughout the whole of my pregnancy and the idea of downing 420ml of Lucozade at 9am did not thrill me at all. Ultimately it is your decision but as others have said, it's best to look at the pros and cons of each option and then make a decision. From what I understand one of the consequences of gestational diabetes is a larger baby but you would be referred to a specialist who would give you dietary advise. Good luck x