Gestational Diabetes Test at 36 weeks????

[Manda316]

ok this is my second child and for the first part of my first pregnancy we did this test at 6 months that was in America now that im living in Armenia they want to do it at 36 weeks isnt that a little too late to be testing for this?

There is no reason for them to think I have it anyways I have only gained 14 lbs and im already 8 months. My first child was not big and this one isnt measuring big. I really think they just want my money cause they know they can get it they charge almost 100 bucks for this test to be done.

Should I get this done?

[majikfaerie]

sorry you didnt get any replies.
I wouldn't get the test done, especially if you have no signs. at this point, it seems like a non-issue, not to mention all the controversy surroungind GD.

[bobandjess99]

Are you sure it is the GD test, or did they say the GBS test?
The GD test is for gest diabetes, the GBS test (which is a very common and routine test here at 36 weeks) is to test for Group B Strep, it's a totally different test. If they really do want you to take a gd test(which involves drinking a suagry drink then having your blood drawn), tell them no, taking it at 36 weeks is ridiculous, if it is the GBS test (which is a swab of your vaginal/anal area) then you can tell them yes or no depending on whether or not you choose to have that test.