What unique strategies does Hilary Erickson recommend for preparing for the gestational diabetes glucose test?

Hilary Erickson suggests a few strategies to prepare for the gestational diabetes glucose test. First, she recommends understanding when your last meal should be before the test and how long you need to fast. She advises against carb-loading in the days leading up to the test as it could skew your results. If you're allowed to eat the morning before the test, she suggests balancing carbs and proteins with foods like apples and peanut butter, Greek yogurt with fruit or granola, or eggs and toast. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of staying well-hydrated before and during the test. Remember, the goal is to get a true result, so try to keep your body's routine as normal as possible on the day of the test.

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