Diabetes
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Has Anyones Child Been Diagnosed with Diabetes and How Was That Determind
Asked by K.M. from Detroit
on March 15, 2009
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Hello Moms you guys have been great with all my other inquires. ok my daughter has been sick with the flu. I took her to the dr. and before he admitted her to the hosp...
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- blood sugars of 125 and 140 are not diabetes. do not buy a machine. your blood sugars normally go up when you are sick and especially if she was vomiting and deh...
- Hi K., Diabetes runs in my family so I'm real familiar with the symptoms. First has your child lost a significant amount of weight? Does she have a thirst that can'...
- K. ~ you should probably wait on buying a machine...if your pediatrician thinks she needs it, he will write a prescription and you can have it covered by your insuran...
Newly Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on May 14, 2008
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About a week and a half ago, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and put on medicine for it. As a follow up, my doctor ran some medical blood work. As a result ...
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- I just want to offer my support for your journey. I don't have the same experience as you do, but my 15 yr old son has a severe weight problem, and it's extremely cha...
- Hi A. I'd like to share some information with you that could also give you a more positive outlook. I don't know how to attach files in mamasource, but if you email ...
- With having diabetes or even Insulin resistance, it's very hard to lose weight. You have to watch your carb intake, and see if they can give you something that might ...
Diabetes N Kidney Failure Try N to Have a Baby.
Asked by L.H. from Milwaukee
on March 25, 2011
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I'm 29 yrs old I have had 4 pregnancys but all have died it hasn't been easy but I don't want to give up or should I. I thought about adopting but I just don't feel i...
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- You need medical advice on this, L.. Beyond that, there is really no meaningful advice we can give you on this board. I sure do wish you well.
- Schedule a pre-conception appointment with a MFM specializing in high risk pregnancies in order to determine your odds of having a successful pregnancy. https://www.s...
- Anyone who has given birth knows that it really has nothing to do with parenting/being a parent.... ALL the work, etc. starts once the baby is in your arms. So, it ...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Has Juvenile Diabetes, Since She Was 3 Years Old.
Asked by S.P. from Alexandria
on December 29, 2010
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My daughter is losing weight. She used to be a size 3. Now a size 0 is a little too big for her. She had a baby boy 8 months ago, and he passed away the day he was bor...
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- I can tell you from first hand experience that losing a baby at birth is incredibly traumatic. Incredibly. I am 38 years old and lost my twin boys this past Septem...
- My neices are 15 and a 00 so I would project that they may still be near that size or maybe a 2 or 3 around 17 but they have always been slender. I do however agree t...
- I'm sorry for the loss of your grandson. I agree with Chantal. What does her OB/GYN or PCP doctor say? Do you suspect an eating disorder? Is she throwing up in...
Control Testing on a Diabetes Accucheck Meter
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on February 13, 2010
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OK, hoping some of you medical professionals can assist me once again..... Type one diabetic and have been since 2001 or so. I test 4-5 times per day and have always ...
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- I always find I get the best information by calling the Accu-Chek number, 1 800 858 8072. They can also help with replacements which I have found are free.
- I would try their website or calling them and asking. The accucheck we use at our hospital has a low solution & a high solution, and when we do them they either pass ...
- Ask your doctor to give you a new meter or ask your pharmacist how you can get a complimentary meter. My husband and my 2 kids all use the Bayer Contour meter and I t...
Diabetic Food Ideas for Chrsitmas Eve Dinner
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on December 22, 2010
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My brother in law was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I am trying to think of something good to bring for a Christmas Eve Dinner that would follow his diabetic guid...
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- do some internet searches for low glycemic foods/meals. there are a lot out there. the fewer simple carbs the better, so you will want to watch things with bread, crus...
- If you are looking for a side dish with low carbs...you could do a veggie quiche primarily egg/cheese base, or a veggie gratin(primarily veggie base with cheese) made ...
- A diabetic can eat the same things everyone else is eating (with the exception of sweets). They just need to balance what they eat, a good combination of protien, and...
We Have a Diabetic babysitter...should I Be Worried??
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on August 20, 2011
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Hello Mamas!
We have a GREAT babysitter and have used her for a long time now. I guess I've always known she has type 1 diabetes, but it really didn't sink in that...
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- Your children are in good hands. My husband has Type 1 diabetes, uses an insulin pump and for the nearly 9 years that we have been married, he has never had a diabeti...
- I wouldn't be worried, she's old enough to know how to manage it. Diabetics know how to live and know what to do if something happens, which shouldn't happen, since th...
- I wouldn't worry. I have a few cousins with type 1 and I would leave my kiddos with anyone of them if they lived closer :)
Skip or Not to Skip Rice Cereal
Asked by B. from Charlotte
on September 20, 2006
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I have heard that some moms choose not to give their baby rice cereal because it can cause diabetes. Has anyone heard of this? They go from breastmilk/formula straight...
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- I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND DOING PLAIN RICE CEREAL AND OTHER PLAIN CEREALS, BEFORE INTRODUCING THEM TO ANY BABY FOOD. I DID THIS WITH MY FIRST CHILD AND IT RESULTED...
- I have 2 children and I started both of them on rice cereal at 4 months. I have taken a few nutrition courses in college and the most basic and fundamental nutrient th...
- My daughter is seven months old. I tried feeding her rice cereal when she was about four months. Well, it totally backed her up and I decided not to use it. Her ped...
Need Advice
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on June 20, 2007
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My mother is 51 and she just found out that she has Stage 2 diabetes. Her mother died from Stage 1. My mom is very upset and emotional. Does anyone have any advice ...
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- if you mean type instead of stage, then try to get your mom to calm down. Type 1 diabetes is NOTHING like type 2 diabetes. Type 2 can be controled by healthy life styl...
- When you say 'Stage' do you mean 'Type'? Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are quite different so she doesn't need to immediately worry over the fact that her mother died fr...
- I'm not sure how close this is to you, but there is a store here called Diabetic Design on North Beach Street. They sale a lot of diabetic safe foods, mixes, cakes, pa...
Need an Endocrinologist
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on May 29, 2007
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I am looking for an Endocinologist for my husband to see for his diabetes. Recommendations for doctors you love and warnings of who to stay clear of will be greatly ap...
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- I go this doctor in Dallas. He's a bit ADD but knows his stuff... I think. http://www.drdavidf.com/contact_info.htm
- I see Dr.Exstrum in Plano.He is great! I see him beacause of thyroid Cancer.The practice is called... Dallas Diag. it is on Alliance Blvd. They have a website www.ddad...
- He's not as close as you would like, but he is good. Dr. De Vries ###-###-####. I have a thyroid problem and he has done more test than all the others combine. I got h...
