Glucose Screening Instructions

One Hour Glucola Challenge - Please pick up your bottle of Glucola before the day of your test. Your blood will be drawn exactly one hour after you finish drinking the Glucola.

Although the drink needs no refrigeration it seems to be tastier if it’s chilled. You may eat regularly during the day of your test, but please wait one hour after eating to drink the Glucola. DO NOT have anything to eat or drink, (except water) after you finish the drink, as doing so may alter the test results.

Drink the entire bottle of Glucola within five minutes, and plan to finish drinking 45 minutes before you arrive at the office. It is very importantthat you have your blood drawn exactly one hour after you finish the drink. Upon arriving at the office let the receptionist know exactly what time you finished drinking the Glucola. Some women feel a little jittery after all that glucose, so feel free to bring a protein snack to eat afteryour blood draw to help you feel better.


Two Hour Meal Challenge - Your blood will be drawn exactly two hours after you finish your meal.

Your meal should consist of 1/4 cup regular maple or pancake syrup (not diet) over your choice of waffles, pancakes, or french toast, one large glass of fruit juice and some bacon or other protein if you wish. Plan to finish your meal 1 hour and 45 minutes before you arrive at the office. Finish your meal quickly, making sure you eat all of the syrup. It is very important that you have your blood drawn exactly two hours after you finish the meal.

Upon arriving at the office let the receptionist know exactly what time you finished eating. Some women feel a little jittery after all that sugar, so feel free to bring a protein snack to eat after your blood draw to help you feel better.