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Glucose Meter Testing on 3Yo
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on September 30, 2010
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Hey ladies, my daughter recently has been having severe episodes of hypoglycemia and between doing blood tests at the Dr ofc we are starting to do meter testing at hom...
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- I cannot endure glucose testing on my fingers. Those snaps hurt like @%#$ and the residual soreness can last for days. I've discovered that testing on the heels of my ...
- Just sending comfort and encouragement. That's really rough. As you probably know, even (some of us) grown-ups have a hard time with the finger-poking. I wonder...
- Fingertips are so tender - would it be possible to poke the side of the finger or her hand instead? That's what my mother-in-law does, and she says it has made the ne...
Low Blood Sugar
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on October 25, 2008
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Has anyone experienced low blood suger we just got our life insurance results back and my blood sugar is at 67 which to their standards are Low. I am looking for a nat...
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- In addition to diet and exercise, adaptogens are a natural way to regulate your blood sugars. To learn more and watch "The Story of Adaptogens Documentary" 10 minute ...
- Had you eaten at all that day or had you eaten the night before? It's not that low really and some people just run on the border like that. Second question - are you r...
- I have had to deal with this issue and have had great luck naturally. Please call me. I am a 55yr. old female. T. O'Connor ###-###-####
Gestational Diabetes & Glucose Tolerance Test
Asked by C.O. from New York
on April 16, 2011
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I am 35 weeks prego. At 26 weeks I had a GTT - and passed. At 34 weeks my doctor wanted me to repeat the test because my second child- my son was born weighing 10lb...
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- C., 1st, sugar test is bad for you, bad for baby. Get the meter. Test regularly. The doctor should refer you to nutritional person who can help you regulate meals...
- I had GD with both of my children. Most people can manage it with dietary changes. But you'd be surprised, I had trouble eating everything I was supposed to. They s...
- Very common. You should just start checking your blood sugars now. Did you have GD with your son or no?
New Diabetic--what to Expect
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 27, 2011
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My GYN took my blood sugar and it was 289. I'm going in to my main doc on Thurs for a glucose tolerance test. What can I expect as a newly diagnosed diabetic? Meds? ...
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- All of these questions need to be answered by your doctor. No doubt you will need to educate yourself about food and nutrition at least.
- Welcome to our world. First and foremost you need to start seeing an Endocrinologist. He deals with Diabetic. He will be the best one to get you started and to stay...
- paleoplan.com (paleo diet) ask your dietician about this. best wishes- Updated paleoplan.com (paleo diet) ask your dietician about this. best wishes-
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...
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...
Question on Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by K.S. from Green Bay
on October 27, 2008
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I was just wondering how type 1 diabetes in a child is diagnosed? I'm questioning whether or not my son may have it. Symptoms are thirsty all the time, hungry even af...
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- K., My oldest son was diagnosed when he was 6. (He is 13 now.) It sounds like your son has all the classic symptoms - however, since you checked his blood sugar a...
- If you think it is a possibility (and it sounds like he has many of the signs) I would recommend taking him to the doctor as soon as possible to have him looked at. I...
- I agree that you should get him to the doctor. The test that can tell sugars over time is called an HbA1c. I also agree that 97 is normal so I doubt it is diabetes, ...
Just Got Diagnosed with Gestastional Diabetes
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on October 6, 2007
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Hello All,
2 weeks ago I failed my 3 hour glucose test and was diagnosed with "gestational diabetes". I've been watching my diet the last 2 weeks and haven't had to...
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- Hi S., Congratulations on your second pregnancy. I had gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy as well, and they think that I actually had it with my first bu...
- Hi S.! My name is N.,and I am a Type 1. diabetic with twin 7 yr.old boys and a 5 yr. old girl. It was a little rough being diabetic and pregnant-mostly because I had ...
- Hi. I am a mom of 2, one is 18 months and the other is 2 months old. I had gestational diabetes with both and its not soo bad. I did have to take insulin and when I fo...
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia but It's Not hypoglycemiaI
Asked by L.W. from Montgomery
on September 30, 2011
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I have been having symptoms of hypoglycemia for a couple months. 2-4 hours after a meal I start sweating, my hands shake, I get nauseated. I went in for two separate ...
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- have you looked into your iron levels ... I am boarderline both and when they are both "acting up" it's worse.
- Well... for years we thought my son was hypoglycemic. TURNS OUT: WRONG SYSTEM. ((He is mildly hypoglycemic, but 90% of his problems we thought were low blood sugar or ...
- I had that same thing. Had my blood tested for years. Turns out it WAS hypoglycemia, just borderline so they Dr's didn't diagnose it as such. I still have not been 'te...
Insulin Pump for My 6 Year Old
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on August 18, 2011
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Hi mommies,
Oh where to begin with my question....My son was diagnosed/Hospitalized Jan. 3rd of this year with Type 1 Diabetes. We have been doing the same "routine" ...
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- My daughter has had diabetes since she was 12 and is 28 now. Shes had a couple insulin pumps and it is wonderful what a difference they make. It may seem overwhelming ...
- my husband has been type 1 since he was 12, now 31 and he just got on the pump when he was 29. He is one that doesnt like change but everynight since we got together ...
- A coworker's grandson had to be put on an insulin pump at about 18 months old. She said that the Juvenile Diabetes Association (http://www.jdrf.org/) was immensely hel...
