7-9% of pregnant women develop diabetes. As a preventive measure, doctors want moms-to-be to take this test--normally at week 28.
Ugh. Yes, the rumors about this test are true! The orange syrup is disgusting. It's okay for the first sip. But 10 ounces and five minutes later, you feel absolutely disgusting. That's because it's loaded with 50 grams of sugar and you feel like you're OD'ing on it. You have to wait one hour. One long, miserable hour. Then, when the time is finally up, you get some blood drawn.
The results won't come in for a few days. And I hope I pass. Because if I have to do it again, I'll die. The next test for those that fail takes 3 hours and is loaded with 100 grams of sugar.
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