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Moms with Gestational Diabetes
As long as you stick with the calorie diet they put you on and make sure you monitor your blood sugar, by pricking your finger three times a day, ...
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- Hi K.! My son is now 2, but I did have gestational diabetes when I was pregnant too. My doctor sent me to a 4 hour class with a nutritionist who gave me some paper w...
- I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my son in 2005. It is a scary thing to hear at first, but it is very manageable. I'm sure that your doctor has inst...
- Hi K., I'm L. and I live not too far from you -- I'm down here in Bradenton, about 40 miles south of you. I had gestational diabetes five years ago when I was p...
Has Anyone Tried the hCG Diet Protocol?
Oct 30, 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "I'm looking at trying the hCG diet protocol ... But it did help with the food addiction, and the blood sugar spikes ...
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- My husband and his brother both lost 50 pounds. It took my bro in law 3 months of hcg diet (including 40 days on 500 calories a day). It took my husband 5 months. H...
- Be extremely leery with anything that messes with hormones. Hormones are extremely delicate and cause SERIOUS health problems when out of wak. Just because it is a nat...
- I have heard a little about the diet. My husband worked with a man whose wife was on the diet, but to be honest I don't know a whole lot about it. But what I do know i...
Low White Blood Cells
Read all 6 responses: "My Daughter was diagnosed with a low white blood cell count and a ... ~preservatives and dyes in her diet ~sugar and carb consumption ...
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- Hi, My daughter also had a low Absolute Netrophil Count (ANC) when she was about 18 months old. Also called neutropenia. However, her ANC was never lower than 1000 ...
- There could be a number of reasons why your daughters counts are low and even though the waiting game is terrible that's what your going to have to do now, just wait t...
- My 4 month old has the same exact thing. When he was born, his white blood cell/neutraphils were so low, they treated him for an infection in the NICU, but it never we...
Foods for a Diabetic After Throat Surgery
She was on a total liquid diet, so needless to say we got "very creative" and she had the opposite problem of low blood sugar! Also a good comfort food ...
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- There are actually a lot of diabetic friendly foods on the market now. Jello and ice cream happen to two of them. Just look for the sugar free label on these items w...
- There is sugar free Jello and sugar free ice cream. There is also chicken & dumplings. Broccoli with cheese sauce is good if you will get the broccoli tender but not...
- Shaklee has a protien mix that has no sugar and can be used to make shakes that apeal to his tastes. The meal replacement shake (cinch) might be good too since it has...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Eliminate added sugar.Cinnamon has proven to lower blood sugar levels-add 1 ... The only thing I can suggest is your diet. Cut back on the carbs and sugar. ...
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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...
Failed One Hour Glucose Test
I passed the three hour with flying colors and just ate my normal diet ... Cinch and soy protein again help level out the blood sugar and stop the craving ...
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- i did. with my first baby, and no i didnt do go carb crazy before the 3 hour. i just ate like normal and i was fine on the 3 hour. good luck!
- Hi Mama, I have failed the 1 hour test with my last 2 babies, and then passed the 3 hour test just fine. I didn't over indulge in carbs I just made sure I had one at e...
- With my 2nd baby I failed the 1 hr. I passed the 3 hr. i followed my normal diet with the exception of not eating for the recommended time the morning of the test. ...
Diet Tips
This keeps you full and keeps your blood sugar steady, so you don't crash ... I have read the One Day Detox Diet(it is actually a two week program) to help ...
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- Hi G., To start, don't skip meals. You might even think about splitting up your meals into 6 small meals, rather thsn 3 regular ones, to keep your metabolism stead...
- Cardio works! I've been doing a combo of Weight Watchers, & incresed excersize, and have lost 20 lbs in about 7 weeks. I use an eliptical 45 min 3x a week, then supple...
- I agree with the Weight Watchers program. I will also walk when the weather is warm, and then try some exercise tapes. I love Tae Bo, and I am waiting to receive my la...
Seeking Advice on the Results of Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy
I would try out different foods and combinations of foods, and test my blood sugar before and after everything I ate. I learned a lot about food and diet ...
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- With my first pregnancy I was 5 points over on my 1 hour and slightly elevated on my 2 hour reading of the 3 hour test. If you are elevated at all with your 3 hour, t...
- I was borderline with gestational diabetes for both my pregnancies and there is nothing really to worry about. It sounds like you are borderline as well. Just watch yo...
- Hi M., I had a pretty severe case of gestational diabetes (220 blood sugar at 11 weeks). Through my travels and sharing with other women, I did hear a lot of stories ...
Gestational Diabetes
I was diagnosed with GD with my pregnancy. I was with an OB at the time. I kept my blood sugar under control with changes in my diet, no insulin needed. ...
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- CONTACT WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCES AT RUSH HOSPITAL! This is a high-risk practice that is awesome. They will not operate or otherwise intervene unless it is warranted....
- For me, the emergency c-section came with my first pregnancy when I didn't have gestational diabetes. As worried as I had been about that possibility, when it came do...
- T., As an OB nurse and recent grad from midwifery school I have encountered many women with gestational diabetes. It can be a scary diagnosis, and frustrating when y...
Diet Coke!
I love Diet Coke and Sonic Happy Hour! Someone told me recently about drinking a 7 to 1 ratio of water to OJ... to help stabilize the blood sugar. ...
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- I am glad that you have decided to do away with the diet sodas. Have you read what is really in the soda lately? Asparatame (sp?) for one this is not good formaldahy...
- Kuddos for you trying to get healthy!!! It is tough to let go in the beginning, but once it's gone, your mouth doesn't want it. We buy all natural sodas, Sprouts has...
- E.! This post could have been written by me too! :) I am interested to hear the responses....
