Gestational Diabetes: Weight Watchers
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Pregnancy and Weight Watchers
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on June 27, 2008
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Hey guys,
I'm so excited!! I found out I am pregnant. But I'm keeping it on the down low from everyone because I miscarried last time and just want to play it s...
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- Congrats! I know WW has a breast feeding points guideline, but not sure about pregnant guidelines. My suggestion would be to try to eat every few hours to keep your b...
- Hi N., Weight Watchers will not let you be "on program" while pregnant because of the risk. They do have a program for nursing mothers that you can follow once your ...
- They give nursing moms 12 extra points on the WW program. I wouldn't stick to the program while pregnant, but if you eat more of the foods on the core food list (They...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by M.E. from Philadelphia
on June 11, 2011
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i was diagnosed with gestational diabetes this week. I'm pregnant with my second child. I'm just worried that I will have diabetes after pregnancy. Is there anyone out...
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- with my second child I was border-line diabetic. Wiith my third child I had gestational diabeties. Howeve I currently don't have diabeties but I am border-line again. ...
- I had GD with my first but not with my second. After delivery, I've been problem-free and not even close to having diabetes (although, more likely because I eat every...
- Having gestational diabetes does not guarantee that you will have type 2 after pregnancy, but it does increase your risk. Maintaining a healthy weight during and afte...
Failed Gestational Diabetes Screening
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on March 4, 2009
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I took my 1-hour gestational diabetes screening test and was elevated with a 154, and told that I would need to take the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. I'm very worri...
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- If I were you I'd probably stop worrying about whether you have a GD diagnosis or not. I was diagnosed with GD with my second baby after failing the first test. My OB ...
- L., I know exactly how you feel. With my almost 4 yr old I passed the 1 hour with flying colors. Then with my 20 month old twins, I didn't pass the 1 hour. But I we...
- I failed the initial screening with both of my pregnancies and passed the 3 hour test. After a while, you start to feel like a pin cushion. I hope that you are able ...
Gestational Diabetes Help
Asked by K.G. from Boston
on October 24, 2010
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I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my third child. So far, I have been following the diet religiously. A few problems...
1. my ketones are at ...
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- I suggest printing sample diabetic menus for ideas. It really helped me. Breakfast for me was a slice of whole wheat toast with country crock spread, a tablespoon of ...
- Ok, let's start with the fact when you become a gestational diabetic; it has NOTHING to do with how you are eatting. If you NEED insulin, it has NOTHING to do with ho...
- I had to eat 3 carbs for breakfast, 1 for snack, 4 for lunch, 1 for snack, 5 for dinner, 2 for evening snack. Eat Peanutbutter.. When I had even a spoon full after ...
Diabetes.
Asked by I.S. from Los Angeles
on January 12, 2011
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Well, after a very rough pregnancy (gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia) in which I gained A LOT of weight, I have managed to get down to my starting weight (or clo...
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- My son lost his Type II diabetes in the reverse way that he got it. He learned all about diabetesit and why it was so awful to have which motivated him to diet, ...
- There is a history of diabetes in my family and I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy. So since I was in the 90% of eventually developing the disease it ...
- I don't have diabetes but I did have gestational diabetes and both my parents are diabetic as well, so my doctor watches for it a lot. I know you are asking for respon...
Anyone Have Any Reccomendations for Gestational Diabetes Diet???
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2008
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Have recently been classified as HIGH RISK by OB. Blood Sugar was in the 200's. Does anyone have any good ideas for a meal requiring the restrictions it takes, that w...
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- S., I hope that your insurance coverage will include a consultation with a G.D. dietician. It's important that you understand how food impacts your blood sugar, so yo...
- I became diabetic with my daughter and had to take insulin shots when I was pregnant with her. I just followed the diet that the nurtitionis gave me about counting car...
- I had this with two out of three children.Anyway it's not that bad as long as you know what you can eat.I managed both times by diet and never had to take incilin.Reme...
Meal and Snack Advice from Gestational Moms
Asked by V.S. from Philadelphia
on November 10, 2011
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I just passed my glucose tolerance test yesterday AM. However, since I was high risk for GD, I researched a GD diet and have been trying to follow it for the past few...
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- I had GD with my youngest daughter and luckily managed it with diet and exercise. I usually ate the same snacks each day since I really enjoyed them - my in between b...
- I had GD with both of my girls, and the first thing I learned is that I could eat ANYTHING I wanted, as long as I paid attention to the portions (and yes, that include...
- Ok--NOT a gestational mom here...LOL but you might want to look at snacks for a diabetic diet. I found these: 1 small apple 8 animal crackers 4 medium ...
Are You on a Low-carb Diet? What Do You Eat?
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 27, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
So, I am borderline Type 2 diabetic. I received this news after having gestational diabetes with my third pregnancy. I've been told that if I lose 25 lb...
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- I recently read an article in Life Extensions that new studies have determined that adding good oils to your diet like omega 3's, fish oil, etc will help control diabe...
- I'm afraid a low carb diet won't work if you can't gain any self control over portion size. Eating and weight gain/loss really does boil down to a balance of calories...
- Due to issues with PCOS, I've been trying to stick to a low-carb diet as well. I've found some good dinner recipes on www.eatingwell.com. (The Maple-Chili Glazed Por...
Looking for Positives & Negatives of Alli
Asked by S.L. from Champaign
on January 7, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm really struggling with my weight and I really need something to help me along. I'm considering Alli for a couple of reasons but I'm really worried abou...
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- S., My husband takes Alli and it has really helped him. He has not had any leakage but his stools are really loose when he eats stuff with high fat content. Since...
- Hi S., I read Jillian Michaels book Master Your Metabolism, I read her book a few months ago because I'm trying to loose all the baby weight I gained over the last f...
- I was wondering the same thing. Is it safe? Are there any other side effects besides the stool issues? I may give it a try. Im desperate and tired of being over we...
Diet While Pregnant???
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on August 10, 2011
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Hi fellow moms!
Im currently 6mo. pregnant with my second child. With my first I gained 37lbs. only to loose 20 with the help of Weight Watchers. I was actually jus...
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- I wouldn't do a diet, but I'd eat differently. It's what I do. The more protein you eat, the less you gain. The more carbs you eat, the more you will gain. Fruits/...
- How about this idea: Eat as much of whatever healthy foods you want? And slightly indulge on your splurge items. Better than a "mini diet"!
- Don't diet. Just eat properly. The weight you gain during pregnancy is not fat but blood volume, water volume, amniotic fluid, placenta growth, uterine growth, baby ...
