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4 Year Old Just Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes
Read all 8 responses: "I am writing this request hoping someone out there will have some ideas on how to make this transition easier on my four year old ...
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- A. - I just saw your post, and I am so sorry! My 2 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 this past November, so I know what you are going through. It does get...
- Hi A.- I understand what you are going through. My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was six he is now 10. That first year or so was pretty hard. Life ...
- Hi A., My mother is diabetic and I have been very health conscious with my kids as far as sugar. My kids do not have diabetes as far as I know. For meals and snacks...
Food Ideas for Baby Shower - Expecting Mom Has Gestational Diabetes
Read all 13 responses: "I'm throwing a baby shower next month for my SIL and she just found out that she has gestational diabetes.
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- My friend who threw me my baby shower did a 'baby food' theme - mini burgers, personal fruit tarts, fresh veggies (baby carrots, celery cut small, broccoli florets, et...
- I had diabetes with 2 out of three of my pregnacies and it's really about moderation on the part of mom. Vegetables are good, of course, and fruit. Low fat yogurt to...
- A really yummy protein treat is to make asparagus wraps. YOu don't cook the asparagus, and that may sound strange, but it is so yummy. Just trim the ends like you no...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Read all 10 responses: "Hello all, 39 years old; 8 weeks pregnant with my 3rd ( and final) child. I was tested for gestational diabetes with both of my ...
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- Hi D., Stay away from sugar! If you crave something sweet, eat fruit. I ate tons of cantelope, both my first and second pregnancies. I am eating all different types o...
- Hi D., I had gd with my second and now with my 3rd, I am watching everything I eat. That is the only way to do it. Cut out carbs and eat lots of protein. Exercise ...
- The only thing I can suggest is your diet. Cut back on the carbs and sugar. I had gestational diabetes in the las trimester of my 2nd and last pregnancy. I did foll...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 6 responses: "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 ...
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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
I myself have never had gestional diabetes but I pre-disposed to getting Type 2 diabetes in the next few years. I hope all goes well I do know that the cure ...
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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
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 ...
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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 - Failed One Hour Test
Aug 26, 2009 ... Well unfortantly I do have gestational diabetes I guess my numbers werent even close to being somewhat normal Now I just have to wait and ...
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- I had gestational diabetes with all three of my pregnancies and it wasn't that big of a deal to me. I had big babies (10.1 lbs, 9.12 lbs, 9.1 lbs), but they were a...
- Hi M. S It can be scary and nerve racking, with my first 2 pregnancy's i was fine, with my third I developed gestational diabetes and I was worried at first. My docto...
- I failed the one hour test and had to take the three hour. While I did not fail the three hour, my doctor wanted me to make dietary changes because my numbers were ri...
Gestational Diabetes
Sep 3, 2009 ... Read all 8 responses: "Hello! I found out a week ago that I have gestational Diabetes. This is my 3rd pregnancy.
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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...
Any Elementary School Kids with Diabetes?
Read all 5 responses: "Hi dears! I have a 9 year old son who has a diabetes for 6 years. Anyone here who has a kid with Diabetes? Thanks M."
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- check with your local Parent's Network. In Contra Costa Couty it's ###-###-####. They link familes with similar concerns. You could also look to the Juvenile Diabetes...
- Yes I have a 10 year old daughter with diabetes. Diagnosed at 13 months. You can email or call me with any questions or concerns you may have. N. Howell SAHM of 4 ...
- Hi M. No kids with diabetes, however, there is a movie I recommend.. it's called: raw for thirty days.. it's about the foods we eat and how natural food (raw) can be ...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 10 responses: "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 ...
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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...
