Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about the glucose challenge test:

1. Do you recommend a glucose challenge test for me?
   
   
2. When during my pregnancy should the test take place?
   
   
3. If I have the test early in my term, will I need to repeat it later?
   
   
4. Do I need to fast, withhold medication or make any other preparations for the blood test?
   
   
5. How long does the test take? May I be given the solution in advance so I can drink at home the day of the test and avoid the one-hour wait before blood is drawn?
   
   
6. If I feel ill after drinking the sugary solution, will I be able to complete the test, or will I need to reschedule it for another day?
   
   
7. When will my test results be ready? Who will explain them to me, and how?
   
   
8. What do my test results show?
   
   
9. Is further testing needed to diagnose if I have gestational diabetes?
   
   
10. What are my treatment options if I have gestational diabetes?
    
    
11. How does a glucose challenge test differ from an oral glucose tolerance test? When would I have an oral glucose tolerance test or another glucose blood test instead?
    
    
12. Is it OK for me to drive myself to and from this test?