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4 Year Old with Diabetes
You must look at the total carb count on a label, not just the sugar count. There are many hidden sugars not listed on the label. sugar alcohol is one, ...
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- First let me say I am sorry to hear that about your 4 yr old. I am 31 and have diabetes and couldn't imagine having it at 4. My daughter is 4. I have to take insulin a...
- Hi R., He will get through this! Kids are better with lifestyle change than adults are. As far as the blood testing, it is very simple. The tool that you have to test...
- Hi R., You've recieved a lot of good responses. I'm a teacher and had a little boy diagnosed 2 yrs ago when I was teaching preschool. He was 4 at the time. Life cha...
Gestational Diabetes
in addition, i had to check my urine maybe every morning? i can't remember exactly, but i did have to take insulin and do the carb counting. and you do have ...
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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...
Seeking Information on How to Eat Healthy
This is not a time to just ignore calorie counting, carb counting, and take wacky supplements not approved by your doctor. You're absolutely taking a step ...
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- There is a free source for you at Walgreens. Go to the pharmacy counter and ask for the Diabetes Magazine. It's free and has a lot of good info and recipies for you. S...
- Run, run, RUN to a Barnes and Noble or Borders and get to either the cookbook section or the health/medical section. You will find TONS of resources. When I was di...
- Hi J., I would suggest you look into the body ecology diet. www.bodyecology.com. I would also buy the book; The Body Ecology Diet (recovering your health and rebu...
Seeking Diet Suggestions for Hypoglycemia/insulin Resistance
I actually do better with no carbohydrate at all but the official word is .... own philosophy about carb counting, calorie counting etc. i guess for you, ...
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- Hi D., Many years ago, I was hypoglycemic also. I stayed away from things that had sugar but ate proteins that would break down and continually stay in my system, ex...
- D., i have PCOS too and always have a hard time losing weight. the only thing that takes the weight off for me is regular exercise. it usually takes me at least 3 mont...
- There is a wonderful book called Ultrametabolism written by an MD that addresses your situation. I forget the name of the doctor who wrote it. Some of his guidelines a...
Question for Those Who've Had Gestational Diabetes
I'm hoping my OB will see me today, but not counting on it as it is Sunday, ... I had a mild case, adjusted w/diet only - 1800 carbs but I wasn't hungry all ...
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- Ive had it twice both kids and controlled it totally by diet. I was on 2000 calories a day. 7am- 30 carbs ( 2 carb choices) 10am- 30 carbs ( 2 carb choices) 100pm-...
- Hi M.. I had a mild case, adjusted w/diet only - 1800 carbs but I wasn't hungry all the time. I think its based on height/weight/etc, so you may want to ask if it's ri...
- I can't quite remember the calorie restriction I had but since my mom is insulin-dependent and my dad a physician assistant, I had some good advice to follow throughou...
Diabetic Pump
I found that carb counting is the easy way to keep sugars and weight under control. A good Nutristionist can be helpful. for two months I kept a daily log ...
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- I would say go for it! Have him check with his doctor to get an appointment with someone who is trained in pump instruction. My mom is a dietitian trained in pump inst...
- J., I would not give my insulin pump back for anything. You wouldn't believe the freedom it gives you. Much less to say you only change the sight every three days...
- I don't know a lot of specifics, but my cousin was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when she was about 7 or 8, she is thirteen now and got the pump about a year ago an...
Too Fat
Try to limit your carbs to about 30 carbs to a snack about 2 to 3 snacks a day.. and try to limit your meals to about 60 carbs per meal on the carb counting ...
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- Well, hi there, T.!! I am proud of you too. Six pounds in a month is actually a healthy loss. You'll be apt to keep it off since you are going slowly. I just los...
- What other things are you doing with your day? Do you stay home? Can you squeeze in 2-3 sessions of walking for 10 minutes each? I would say incorporating exercise i...
- I also think that is great!! I have gained that and probally more in that last year, but I never step on the scale. The last few pounds are the hardest so keep up th...
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Beef jerkey is a good low-carb snack once in a while (be careful of the sodium). .... If you would like more information about counting teaspoons, I could ...
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- Hey L.! First off congrats on the new baby...don't stress, what is meant to be will be! Plus, you get to love a new special little one for the rest of your life, wha...
- I realize the stress you are going through right now must be enormous. You are so blessed! This is your miracle baby. Let everyone know asap, so they can support you i...
- Congratulations on the pregnancy! I know this must be stressful, but they know so much more about diabetes and how to effectively manage it so as long as you take good...
4 Year Old Just Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes
I know for me, as the one that prepares his food, I have found counting carbs a pain. I want to make things that he can have a lot of and not have to give ...
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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...
Due to Deliver Any Day - but I Keep Losing Weight!
I followed the carb-counting diet right away (at 5 wks. pregnant). I gained 5 lbs. throughout the entire pregnancy. My son was full term and weighed 6 lbs. ...
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- My sister-in-law lost weight at times with her pregnancies too. She'd put on a bit, taper, lose, and the cycle would continue. Overall, she probably gained about 12 ...
- K. - I had Gest. Diabetes for both my pregnancies. My first pregnancy, I was diagnosed w/ Gest. Diab. at 28 weeks after usual Glucola test. I lost 20 lbs. in my ...
- Congratulations! I also had gestational diabetes. Lost weight during my pregnancy, I weighed less after delivering than before I started. I am almost 12 weeks now, ...
