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Failed Glucose Tolerance Test
Asked by C.W. from Sarasota
on February 2, 2009
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Hi! I'm just wondering if some of you have had similar experiences. This is my 4th pregnancy...2 out of the last 3 I failed the 1hr. glucose tolerance test by 2 or 3...
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- I am writing you to let you know my experience. I have two childresn and with both pregnancies I failed the 1st test as well. With my first pregnancy I went in for t...
- hi. i'm a mother of two. with my 1st. i was told i had gesational diabetes. with my 2nd, i passed only by 1 or 2 points. same with the 3 hour test. my md. told me i wa...
- I think that it is crazy that he would just dismiss you as a patient.... However as a mother if there is something that you could do to make your baby healthier, woul...
Gestational diabetes....failed One Hour Test
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 10, 2011
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Welp just got the news that I failed my 1 hour glucose test....my score was 165......Going to do 3 hour test, what happens if I fail that test? Will i be considered hi...
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- A lot of people fail the first test and pass the 3 hour one. I had to do the 3 hour one with both of my pregnancies. When pregnant with my son i failed the 3 hour one ...
- With my first two pregnancies, I failed the 1 hour glucose test, but passed the 3 hour with flying colors. With my 3rd pregnancy, I passed the 1 hour test. Try to...
- If you are found to have GD, it is imperative that you follow the dietary and exercise guidelines that will be given to you, to the letter. I was on insulin with my f...
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-
Borderline Gestational Diabetes
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on November 27, 2009
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i have a question about borderline gestational diabetes. when i did my first 1 hour glucose test at 26 weeks my numbers were 150- so they sent me for my 3 hour test. a...
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- Some tips I learned: I would look into using agave nectar and stevia instead of sugar, eat only low glycemic index fruits like granny smith apples, and any type of be...
- S., Sounds like your body is having a little trouble metabolizing the sugar due to hormonal changes of pregnancy. Please don't panic, but do make some changes in your...
- Hi! I will be going for my glucose test in the next week or two, but wanted to offer this suggestion if you choose to monitor your blood sugar at home.... Find anyon...
What Can I Eat with Gestational Diabetes?
Asked by K.N. from Indianapolis
on September 15, 2008
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I failed my 1 hour glucose test by a little and tried to take the 3 hour test on Sat. only to throw up mid way through. So I am waiting to hear back from my doctor ab...
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- I had GD with both pregnancies. They put me on this "diet." Breakfast: 30 carbs AM snack: 15 carbs Lunch 45 carbs PM snack 15 carbs Dinner 45-60 carbs Evening sn...
- K.: First of all even diabetics need a certain amount of carbs and natural sugar comes in all forms. I am pre-diabetic with a family of history of the problem so I c...
- It's NOT just about the sugar but the KINDS of sugar and where foods are on the glycemic index. You should stick with adequate amounts of protein..fish, nuts, lowfat ...
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...
Gestational Diabetes and Diabetes
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on September 6, 2008
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When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes dependent on insulin. After I had my son- the nurses tested my blood sugar once and it was 100. That really isn't that ...
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- There are thousands of people who do not know they are diabetic. I am glad you are seeing the doctor. When I had gestational diabetes I refused the insolin. I change...
- Dear Michelle, Hi! I had GD too. I have read stories about people who had diabetes prior to pregnancy and didn't know it, but that wasn't my case. I would guess ...
- It's very possible that you always had it and never knew. If you weren't tested for it, how would you? Diabetics can have a 100 depending on what they've eaten. I'm...
Shakes Before and After Eating
Asked by S.K. from Philadelphia
on July 27, 2010
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im 32 weeks pregnant and have just started getting the shakes before i eat but really bad after. So bad i feel exausted and have to
sit down. i also get dizzy and ...
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- That definitely sounds like a sugar-related issue to me. I never had to deal w/ GD myself, but do have a couple friends who have. You may want to include an extra sn...
- I get the shakes when I haven't eaten in a while (even when I'm not pregnant, but especially when I'm pregnant). Try to keep something in your stomach at all times, h...
- 32 weeks seems late like you should have already been tested. But I think my GD came on late too. You need to call your doc and get into the lab - its important to kno...
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...
Help! 10W Pregnant, Extremely Faint (Needing to Eat) After Napping...?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on October 11, 2011
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I have spoken to both my OB and my RE about this and they have kind of dismissed it as pregnancy stuff, my OB is having me monitor my blood sugar 2x's a day until my a...
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- I never had gestational diabetes, but I would suggest getting a second opinion. You want to have your mind at rest about this. It could be gestational diabetes. Low bl...
- First, I'm so sorry you lost one of your twins. From what I've read it's my belief that you do have either gestational diabetes or some form of diabetes. The fact you ...
- Take a look at what you are eating. You need things that are long(er) acting. Proteins will stay with you longer. Things like apple, peanut butter and skim milk. Che...
