Glucose test options during pregnancy

Depending on your provider, you may have at least one alternative option to the traditional sugary drink you’ve probably heard about. Ask your provider before you are scheduled to take your test around 28 weeks.

Some alternative options I’ve heard: The Fresh Test, orange juice, and black jelly beans.

Why ask for an alternative? Many people choose to ask for an alternative with more natural ingredients. The traditional drink offered contains preservatives such as sodium benzoate. But beware that this is preservative can also be found in other items that may be in your household today such as traditional soft drinks.

And if you choose not to ask for an alternative and go with the standard drink, definitely go for the orange flavor vs fruit punch.

What did you take for your glucose test?