Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes
Asked by R.S. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2007
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I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes - if anyone has gone through this and has any advice, please pass it on!
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- Hi! I had it with my daughter about 3 years ago. I also think I still have it or borderline. I was on the diet and insulin. Email me ____@____.com so we can talk...
- Dear R., It is nice to 'talk' to someone named R.. I named my first doll that, and still remember her all these many years later. She was beautiful with long dark...
- Hello R....I had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my son. Apparently it was triggered for me by the fact that I have hypoglycemia. All I had to do was check blo...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on July 13, 2007
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I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and am looking for any tips and info on how to deal with it, diet, and any other info you can give!
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- I had GD with my son and I was referred to a nutritionist and an endocrinologist to help me get it under control. The nutritionist was so helpful and it even helped me...
- I went to a diabetes class at the hospital where I learned what and how to eat. You learn that you only get a certain number of carbs per meal. 3 meals a day and 3 sna...
- my situation was very similar to mary's. its no walk in the park, but better safe than sorry and givign birth to 12lb baby. in addition, i had to check my urine mayb...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by L.W. from Rochester
on June 13, 2008
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help i just found out at 12 weeks i have gestational diabetes and this is my second child. it does not run in my family and 5 years ago i didn't have a single problem ...
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- Hi! I had gestational diabetes with both of my pregnancies - when I was first told about this my dr suggested that I go to the Diabetes Clinic at the hospital. This w...
- HI L., I too had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my daughter in '05. It doesn't run in my family either...my OBGYN sent me to a diabetes center on Long Island ...
- I was a gestational diabetic while I was pregnant with my daughter, and while I do have a family history of diabetes (all Type II), you don't have to have a history t...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on September 26, 2006
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Friday I had my glucose screening (27 weeks), and today they called and said that my levels were higher than normal, and that I should come in tomorrow for a 4 hour te...
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- Hi C. - I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my twins 3 years ago. My OB had me see a nutritionist and they put me on a specialized diet to control my ...
- C., With all 4 of mine I had to have a repeat 4 hour test. The second test came back normal-high. All we did was modify my diet and I had NO problems at all- all my b...
- Hi C.! Congratulations on your expectant baby! I also was diagnosed at 27 weeks and did the 4 hour test and then was diagnosed with GD. I had a trouble-free first...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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I have been told I have gestational diabetes. What are some things you eat when you have this? I understand the carb/sugar/ect. I am just looking for some food idea...
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- If you haven't already done so, make an appt with a dietician ASAP so she can put you on an appropriate diet and talk you through what you need to do. Your OB should b...
- L., Your OB should have given you a dietician to go see. They will help you with what to eat and what not to eat. You will have to check your blood after each meal....
- Eggs are wonderful breakfast foods. Also, a grain like Quinoa is very high in protein - one of my favorite breakfasts (and as close as I can get to a traditional break...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by M.D. from Cincinnati
on September 2, 2009
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Hello!
I found out a week ago that I have gestational Diabetes. This is my 3rd pregnancy. I didn't have it with either of my first 2 sons. I am now on a 2200 calorie ...
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- Dear M., Stick w/your diet. Don't drink anything w/nutrisweet or aspartame Atrificial sweetners. I had this too in the last 3 wks. with my son. Drs wanted him to be...
- My sister had it with at least one, if not two of her four pregnancies. She got to where she could tell when she was high, and adjusted her diet accordingly. She als...
- I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy. I failed both sugar tests miserably. We tried adjusting my diet...which was already adjusted to begin with and that d...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2008
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I'm 8 months pregnant with my first child and just found out that I have Gestational Diabetes. I'm really scared and can't stop worrying about it. I was wondering if ...
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- You need to follow your OB/GYN's instructions. Also, your doctor should be sending you to a Nutritionist, and he/she will clearly delineate what you can/should be eat...
- I had it when I was pregnant. And I too was very scared. But all I had to do was cut out alot of carbs and sugar (not fun when you're pregnant!) and eat more protein...
- After the 1 hour test, I was diagnosed with Gestenational Diabetes -actually my levels were extremely high and they didn't want me to do the 3 hour test to make sure-....
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on April 11, 2008
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My fiance and I are new parents-to-be. I know moms have to go in for a lot of blood tests. I went in for my glucose test and it was high. Now I have to take a three ho...
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- I had gestational diabetes...My son is perfectly healthy! He was born with APGAR scores of 10, because I really took care of myself after I was diagnosed. I was put on...
- S., with all 4 of my pregnancies I failed my first glucose, and passed the 3 hour test. I wouldn't stress too much, but be prepared - the 3 hour test is a fasting...
- Hi S.- I had GD, and my son is 2 1/2 and doing fine. After the baby is born they will check is blood sugar every time he/she eats. I don't remember if it was before...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on March 2, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I just found out I have gestational diabetes. I am 28 weeks, with my 2nd child. It was a complete surprise since I don't have any of the symptoms or ris...
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- Hi, I am a diabetes educator and hope that you have an appt soon to see an Registered Dietitian and nurse. They will give you a specific meal plan and lots of good adv...
- I too got gestational diabetes and was able to reduce my sugars by walking after every meal, increasing water, taking out all fruit juices, always eat protein w/ a car...
- I am a 38 year old mother of 3 and I had gestational w/my two youngest (both boys) who are now 6 and 7 ... The diet is fairly easy to follow, peanut butter toast, y...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by K.M. from Norfolk
on May 6, 2008
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I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I'm a little worried. This is my fourth child and I was fine with all the other the pregnancies. I am going to the...
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- My Aunt had this with both of her pregnancies, and both kids, now in college are fine. They watch their diets and are basically healthy. Also, as soon as they were bor...
- AS a birth attendent of a few births and a mom of five, I've seen it happen. Essential oils will help you lots!http://www.expectalipil.com/ Take a good vitamin like h...
- I was diagnosed as a gestational diabetic as well, yet when I tested my blood sugar every morning, it was never outside the "normal range" except for once--the morning...
