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Q: Wondering About the Diabetes Test.
asked by: KatieFlower on May 24th, 2007
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Hi, I am going for the diabetes test where I have to drink that orange stuff in about a week and a half. Is it a urine test or a blood test? Anyone know? thanx
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vanessalouanne
replied on May 24th, 2007
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It is a blood test. You drink it and then wait one hour and they take your blood. It sucks but its not too bad. If you fail it then they make you come back for a three hour test where you repeat the process three times in three hours.
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mamaTT
replied on May 24th, 2007
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Good luck to you on yours!! I go in for mine tomorrow.
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musikmaker
replied on May 24th, 2007
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I had mine and it wasn't a big deal. I just watched Jeopardy while I waited and the time flew by. Also, I don't know if you are supposed to do this but I just chugged the stuff. It was actually kinda tasty. But then I have been craving Orange Crush since I got pregnant and the stuff tastes like that only sweeter.
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confused_girl
replied on May 24th, 2007
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I took mine a couple weeks ago and it was okay except for the orange tasting stuff I dont really like orange soda so it was kinda horrid for me, anyways its a blood test they made me fast also which made me very dizzy. lol but I didnt fail so I am in the clear
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Bridget
replied on May 24th, 2007
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musikmaker wrote:
Also, I don't know if you are supposed to do this but I just chugged the stuff.


i think you are supposed to drink it fast, within 5 minutes or so.

i was given my drink to take home a few days before my test so i could drink it at home and not have to sit around a waiting room for an hour. i didn't think it was bad at all, it tasted just like orange soda and since it had been in my fridge it was nice and cold.
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vanessalouanne
replied on May 24th, 2007
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ahh see i have to do these all the time because i was 12 and a half pounds when i was born and my midwife swears i will get diabetes (which my mom never had with any of us) and i hate the drink.. it makes me nauseated everytime.. I have to go do another one tomorrow.. oh joy
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kaerbear
replied on May 24th, 2007
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I didn't mind the drink that much but i kept burping after i drank it. thank goodness i passed. good luck i hope you pass too.
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KatieFlower
replied on May 24th, 2007
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haha okay thanks I think I am gonna chug it I hope i dont have diabetes
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KatieFlower
replied on May 24th, 2007
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I am glad its a blood test because if it was a urine test I would freak out. I remember when I had to hold it for the 12 week ultrasound! Not a fun experience! LOL
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