While pregnant when do you get tested for diabetes?

[~Im a mommi x2~]

im 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and ive yet to be tested for diabetes. with my first child i think i was tested around like week 24 or 28. so with this new doct. ive yet to be tested. and i was just wondering if anyones been tested this late or should it been done by now?

[Lisa K]

ya u do. i got tested at around 29 weeks. bring it up at ur next ob appointment.

[BrownEydGrrl79]

With all 3 of mine, it was at 26 weeks. I was pregnant not long ago also, and because of a strong family history of diabetes (and my 2 11lb babies, even without diabetes!) they decided to give me an early glucose screening at my initial appointment. They did it the exact same way as the 26 week test, with the Glucola drink, and blood-draw after an hour.

And then there's my sister, the insulin-dependent diabetic, who the nurse almost killed by insisting she had to get the glucose screening! LOL
My sis goes, "I DON'T NEED IT!! I already KNOW I'm diabetic, are you trying to kill me?!?" LOL
I know it doesn't so much relate to the question, just thought I'd share. My sister and I still laugh about that one.

Anyway, next time you go, ask if they're going to do one. They may do it right then, even. Or more likely, they'll schedule one and have you fast that morning.

Either way, good luck to you!

[Mama to a Lovie]

usually at 28 weeks. i would definitely bring it up to your OB.