My brother found out he was type 1 diabetic age 25, the doctors were amazed he was type 1. He has a bad lifestyle and eats crap. My sister is a healthy vegetarian who eats extremely well but drinks a lot. She has just been diagnosed a month ago as diabetic type 1 aged 25. Both of them have to take insulin.
My youngest brother thought he'd get tested age 23 and......he just found out he is also type 1 but only minor. He is healthy and fit and puts us all to shame.
So I've been tested in the past and I'm fine. But now I'm wondering how?
Anyway because they are all diabetic I have to have a gestational diabetes test on Friday. As some women with a family history of diabetes can develop diabetes for the duration of their pregnancy.This is how my day goes on Friday.
Thursday night - stop eating at 6pm
Friday morning - 10am (16 hours later) have blood taken
Then drink an energy drink
Wait around for 2 hours (still can't eat)
Then have another blood test.
Then it's 12ish....I'm finding food instantly as I will be starving after 18 hours
Waste 3/4hours
4oclock- Scan
yay yay yay so excited but scared
I imagine I will be seen at about 5.30.