The bleeding that occurs while you take the inactive pills isn't the same as a regular period. Nor is the bleeding necessary for health. This is good news if you take birth control pills and want more control over your menstrual cycle, either for personal or medical reasons.
To prepare for the glucose tolerance diagnostic test: 1  Eat a balanced diet that contains at least 150 grams (g) of carbohydrate per day for 3 days before the test. Fruits, breads, cereals, grains, rice, crackers, and starchy vegetables such as potatoes, beans, and corn are good sources of carbohydrate.
A normal result for the one-hour glucose screen for gestational diabetes is less than 140 mg/dL. If your blood glucose level is still high two hours after you've eaten, or if it is high one hour after a gestational diabetes glucose tolerance test, it could be a sign that you have an insulin-related problem.