What should I do if I vomit after drinking sugar water?

Nowadays, many pregnant mothers have to do glucose tolerance tests. Generally, they need to drink sugar water according to the doctor's instructions, but be careful not to spit it out, otherwise it will affect the test results. This can usually detect whether the blood sugar level is high, and it will also guide dietary problems. Below I will introduce you to the basic knowledge about glucose tolerance tests for pregnant mothers.

1. What should I do if I vomit after drinking sugar water?

If you spit out the red bean syrup you drank during the glucose tolerance test, it may affect the test results. If possible, do it again tomorrow. However, if the result of this measurement is inaccurate, it is impossible to detect whether the blood sugar level is high. If the blood sugar level is high, you will need to pay more attention to your diet in the later stage. If you only lose some of it, it should not matter much. If you lose all of it, it is recommended to consult a doctor to see if you can drink it again.

2. When is the best time to do glucose tolerance test?

The best time is 12 hours after a meal. When you go to the hospital, you will have your blood drawn on an empty stomach. Drink 75g of sugar-free water, and then have your blood drawn again after one, two, and three hours. It is best to have a family member accompany you to prevent dizziness due to low blood sugar. If you don't feel unwell, you can go to the hospital for a walk. Remember to go for blood tests on time. There is no need to queue up, just go when the time comes.

3. Common Problems of Glucose Tolerance

a. Reduce the intake of tapioca starch (pasta) and sugar two weeks before the examination. Try to avoid taking main meals, and the amount of each meal should be less than 2 taels (that is, eat less noodles, bean noodles, etc. The main meal should not exceed 500 grams a day). It is best not to drink rice porridge in the morning, you can use milk instead.

b. Do not eat high-fat foods, and try not to eat foods high in sugar. Here, foods high in sugar refer to desserts, drinks, and even fruits containing refined sugar that can be directly absorbed by the body without any conversion, such as chocolate, cola, lychees, sugar cane, and a lot of melons, etc.

c. Limit the intake of fruits, especially those with high sugar content (change fruits to kiwi, loofah, tomato and other fruits that are not too high in sugar. Eat them in between meals). Don't eat raw eggs for dinner.

d. Eat more vegetables, no less than 500 grams per day, to supplement vitamins and methylcellulose.

e. Drink plenty of water and do appropriate exercise. Take a walk after meals to burn off excess sugar.

The above is the basic knowledge about glucose tolerance, which is usually for pregnant mothers to check whether their blood sugar level is too high. In addition, it is some common problems before the test, sometimes diet and other aspects. It is best not to eat dinner, try to avoid drinking water, and do not eat high-sugar foods in the few days before the test. Eat more vegetables, etc.