OHbaby! Forums : How to pass the polycose test https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:43:42 +0000 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:26:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35189 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : i had a plain bland muesli bar...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123951&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123951 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 5:26pm

i had a plain bland muesli bar before hand, and had a sandwich in my handbag for the moment i got back in the car ahahahaha. but i was the same. very grumpy if i didnt eat first thing and it made my MS worse lol. also plain dry toast (wholemeal) shoutld be fine...?]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123951&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123951 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : I was told to just eat like normal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123887&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123887 Author: frankie
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 4:22pm

I was told to just eat like normal so that the test gave a good indicator of what your blood sugar levels were like at a normal time. I ate normally the day before, plus had a piece of cake that night! and then ate my normal breakfast of cereal and fruit before going to the test. My results came back within the normal range.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:22:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123887&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123887 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : I had a milo on the day of was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123735&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123735 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 1:14pm

I had a milo on the day of was a good few hours before but failed it.! So no milo or tea wih sugar!]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:14:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123735&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123735 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : You just have to make sure it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123705&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123705 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 12:27pm

You just have to make sure it's not too sugary - I was told marmite on toast was OK but not honey on toast.

I also wonder if KW's question has been misinterpreted and she's asking more about how she makes sure the results are accurate, that she doesn't do unintentionally anything to artificially increase them??]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:27:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123705&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123705 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : ahhh okay - was awhile ago so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123602&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123602 Author: freckle
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:33am

ahhh okay - was awhile ago so couldn't remember ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:33:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123602&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123602 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : freckle wrote:I thought you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123580&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123580 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:16am

Originally posted by freckle freckle wrote:

I thought you weren't suppose to eat anything beforehand....


You don't have to fast for the polycose test but you do for the GTT. ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:16:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123580&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123580 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : I thought you weren&#039;t suppose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123542&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123542 Author: freckle
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 9:44am

I thought you weren't suppose to eat anything beforehand.... ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:44:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123542&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123542 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : freckle wrote:I didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123526&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123526 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 9:30am

Originally posted by freckle freckle wrote:

I didn't think what you did the day before would make much difference?? cos you have the drink and the point is to monitor how your body processes that sugar in the hour isn't it?


Yep but if you eat Jam or something immediately before your test your BGL is possibly going to be higher to start with so your end result is likely to be higher IYGWIM? But no what you eat the day before is not going to effect the result.
]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:30:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123526&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123526 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : I didn&#039;t think what you did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123496&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123496 Author: freckle
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 8:53am

I didn't think what you did the day before would make much difference?? cos you have the drink and the point is to monitor how your body processes that sugar in the hour isn't it? ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:53:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123496&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123496 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : I&#039;m not sure why you are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123416&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123416 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 12:30am

I'm not sure why you are against having the test done when it is in the best interest of your and your baby's health? Gestation Diabetes is not something the Dr's "make up". Pregnancy hormones can block the action of insulin which regulates the amount of sugar in your blood. It can have serious complications for yourself and your baby if unmanaged.

The polycose test is not actually that definitive, it tests your body's response to glucose but as it is not a fasting test the results can be skewed by diet. So don't eat jam or honey toast for breakfast! It's only a screening test so won't give you a diagnosis it is designed to identify women who may have a problem and need more testing to find out. So a positive result doesn't mean that you have gestational diabetes. Women often fail it and go on to pass the GTT (glucose tolerance test).


Edited by Mrs_B]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123416&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123416 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : Fats keep the results higher for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123414&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123414 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 35189
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 12:26am

Fats keep the results higher for longer, so too much fat isn't good, fibre breaks down glucose faster so you get lower results, and sugar of course spikes results too. So less fat, more fibre and less sugar

Those things should all be followed for good health in pregnancy. HTH

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:26:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123414&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123414 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : If I&#039;m right then the polycose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123364&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123364 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 35189
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 10:11pm

If I'm right then the polycose test is only the hour long one. They test the levels when you first get there then you wait an hour and test again. I guess if you don't eat sugary stuff the hour or so before you should be fine.

My polycose was fine, I had a GTT when I was 19 weeks and then the polycose at 27 weeks like everyone and both were well within normal.

TBH and I'm not attacking you at all I don't understand why your so concerned about having the polycose. Surely if you have GD you would be wanting to keep ontop of it and most of the time it can be controlled by food. So no starchy things like white bread, potatoes etc if you have it.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:11:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123364&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123364 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : i had jam toast for breakfast...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123360&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123360 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 35189
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 10:07pm

i had jam toast for breakfast and failed one of mine. ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123360&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123360 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : Avoid any fruits, my mum had a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123284&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123284 Author: High9
Subject: 35189
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 8:58pm

Avoid any fruits, my mum had a pineapple toasted sandwich before hers and they told her she had an abnormal result so she had to do it again and they were really baffled but turns out she hadn't been told not to eat anything beforehand so she ate normally. HTH, probably not though sorry! ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:58:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123284&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123284 <![CDATA[How to pass the polycose test : As background, I had the test...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123260&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123260 Author: KiwiWonder
Subject: 35189
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 8:41pm

As background, I had the test and passed easily with DD1, refused it altogether with DD2, and never got to that point with DD3. However, because the hospital is trying to see problems where there are none, I'm having it this time around (against my better judgement, lol) just to tick the boxes.

I do have a risk factor for GD in that I'm overweight, and have heard that mums in their 4th or later pregnancy are higher risk too. But otherwise, I feel fine and think I 'should' pass it ok.

BUT what I really want to know is - how do I best improve my chances? Particularly in the next 24 hours or so before the test - is there anything I can eat so that I'm not fasting (as going too long without food, particularly in the morning, makes me a very grumpy mummy) but not spiking my sugar just before the test either?]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:41:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35189&PID=1123260&title=how-to-pass-the-polycose-test#1123260