OBs office scheduling issues

So I'm 26 weeks tomorrow and I just found out they couldn't fit me into their schedule to test for gestational diabetes until I'm 30 weeks! I had GD with my last and it was uncontrollable and led to my son being born at 37 weeks. I'm so frustrated and nervous with this. This is the absolute soonest they can fit me in, I had to fight to get it done before 32 weeks. I had them schedule my future appointments too to avoid this scheduling issue again, and they only scheduled me one appointment per month! With my last I was seen twice a month until it became weekly the last 2 months so I'm feeling like my and my child's wellbeing is being neglected because they've clearly taken on too many patients. Idk what to do. I'm eating the best I can to limit the GD issues but that doesn't mean I can go without monitoring the closer to delivery I get. I'm just stressed. I hope they schedule me more when I fail the glucose test. And yes when I fail, even my OB doesn't expect me to pass with all my risk factors and big baby.

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I would switch offices if this is how hard it is to get a them to hear you out Ive got GD and I see doctor only 1 a month but I do get ultrasounds weekly. Fight for yourself if you feel mistreated then advocate for your self

@Desaray there's no where else that can take me. I've tried before.

@Margo Is it due to insurance restrictions or high risk factors? Because I would not stand for this - honestly I’d even voice my concerns to patient ethics as well as try and fine doctors through zoc doc if you can cause this is horrible treatment

Do you still have your blood sugar monitor? You can test your own blood sugar like you would if you did have gd. Also there are products that help control blood sugar.

I would test on my own if I were you and advocate if it continues to be high. You may also be able to get into your pcp to get the testing done sooner if possible. I hate that you have to deal with this and have limited options. I would also check with your pcp if they have any other recommendations for Ob care.

@Chelsea it’s typically done around 26-28 weeks depending on your doctor but for some they do it during the first trimester due to extenuating circumstances, for me I had GD with my first and a still birth so this pregnancy I received my test at 16 weeks

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