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Gestational Diabetes
"Well because my blood sugar was so high, the last doctor said we had to see you .", was my reply. He looks over my results, says "I have to make a few calls ...
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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?
My doctor told me that I should drink a gatorade a day because it is very common for pregnant women to have low blood sugar, which I get a lot, ...
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- Hi B., I was always thirsty throughout my entire pregnancy. Especially at night I would have to go to bed and force myself not to drink 5 glasses of water because if...
- I also had an unquenchable thirst with pre-eclampsia. Hope you're taking care of yourself!
- As a nurse, this definetly sounds like some of the signs of diabetes. I would get in to see your doctor as soon as possible. Are you urinating a lot also? - because...
Healthier Sugar and Lactose Free Diets for Nursing Mom
Splenda probably won't help your blood sugar issues since it's just a sugar alcohol ... Research has shown it can even help control blood sugar level for ...
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- Hi Kristen, I had the same sugar cravings and lots of things helped me and my daughter when nursing. First I started taking probiotics- that helped me and her at the ...
- Hi K.! Stevia is just the ticket for you... It's so super sweet, it signals the pancreas that blood sugar is level, and cures the sweet tooth! You can find a wide s...
- Do not use Splenda, Aspartame or Saccharin. There are many natural, healthy alternatives. I personally have used Stevia for 20 years. I recommend it for my patien...
Pregancy Bed Rest
Oct 3, 2009 ... I used to be insulin resistant and my blood sugar used to drop regularly. .... I 'm hypoglycemic (meaning I have chronic low blood sugar), ...
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- YES! I could not type this fast enough. Have them do a blood panel. I was fainting, and couldn't even ride in an elevator without almost passing out..and seeing sta...
- Have you tried fruits with natural sugars in them? Bread and other starches should also help keep up you blood sugar.
- I'm 39 weeks now with my 3rd child. I had the same problem from about 16 weeks to 36. I was told to eat, but eat PROTEIN and to take it easy/lay down when it started...
Need Help with Dealing W/ Hypoglycemia
it doesn't have to be a lot...just something to keep your blood sugar on an even keel. If you check low carb diet books - you may find more ideas. ...
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- M., I also have Hypoglycemia and my best advice to you is to get on the Hypoglycemia website and order the book the Do's & Don'ts of Hypoglycemia. It gives you alot o...
- HI M., I do have Hypoglycemia and I feel your pain it sucks when you get so weak and grumpy due to low blood sugar. What works for me is that I'm always eating every ...
- Hi M., I am also Hypoglycemic, I carry glucose tablets with me, flavored, can be found at CVS, AND in a pinch a bag of potato chips (small bag) will help you. The ...
Question About Uring..
Please be sure to get her blood sugar checked. My 4 year old niece's breath had a weird smell, plus other symptoms, and it turned out she has juvenile ...
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- Please be sure to get her blood sugar checked. My 4 year old niece's breath had a weird smell, plus other symptoms, and it turned out she has juvenile diabetes. Ho...
- Call your pediatrician immediately. I don't mean to scare you, but this can be really serious. Google "Maple Syrup Urine Disease" or "Maple Syrup Urinary Disease." ...
- Hey T., try not to worry too much about it until you talk to your ped. Meds can definitely change the consistency/odor of urine, and Miss A is generally healthy otherw...
Newly Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
I don't ever feel hungry because by eating 5 smaller meals a day I am constantly munching (something else that will help your blood sugar/diabetes). ...
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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 ...
Gestational Diabetes
Sep 3, 2009 ... I had GDMGestational Diabetes Mellitus with my son As a dietitian I wrote down what I ate and then my blood sugar results according to my ...
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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...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Eliminate added sugar.Cinnamon has proven to lower blood sugar levels-add 1 tsp daily to food. Eat small regular meals through out the day. ...
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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...
How Do You Know If You Should Have Your Child Tested for Diabetes?
I called the doc and asked for a blood sugar test as I suspected the same ... Her blood sugar was over 700 and he didn't know how she was up and walking ...
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- get him tested- ASAP! My nephew was 11 when teachers wanted him tested for ADHD... said he was acting a little hyper in class. While he also had excessive thirst and...
- Good question and answers from everyone responding. This isn't any advice but, I think I will be bringing my 4 year old daughter to be tested also for she seems to hav...
- It doesn't take much to be tested so I would just go do it. If anything you'll know forsure and be relieved.
