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Gestational Diabetes
I had gestational diabetes with two of my pregnancies. I was able to manage it with diet. I had to cut down on carbohydrates and sugars, and I would monitor ...
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- Hi O., I had GD when I was pregnant with my son. I saw a nutritionist at Rush a couple times and she set me up with an eating plan that enabled me to go completely...
- I had diabetes when i was pregnant and the main issue was to eat a well balanced diet, track your sugar levels thought out the day, at first i had to check my sugar 4 ...
- I had gestational diabetes with my son and was diagnosed during the holidays....what a time to be told to watch my carbs intake!!!! Even though I am deathly afrai...
Gestational Diabetes
I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and my diet became very controlled after the diagnosis. The one thing that I can tell you for snacks is: ...
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- How far along in your pregnancy are you? Usually they test you around 28 weeks - but can do it earlier if they detect that you have it - it should only take 24 to 48 ...
- I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and my diet became very controlled after the diagnosis. The one thing that I can tell you for snacks is: peanut butt...
- Hi, you need to get a glucose tolerance test. You should have the results in a very short time, your ob-gyn should do it. In the mean time, get a glucose monitor and...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
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. ...
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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...
Concerns About Gestational Diabetes
I had to test four times a day and be on a strict diet, but after going through all of these instructions with the diabetes dr, he said that I shouldn't ...
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- I failed the 1-hour and the 3-hour...twice! Imagine that torture. Remember that it could just be your hormones messing with the release/delivery of insulin and the...
- I had a c-section with the one pregnancy where I didn't have gestational diabetes. I also had GD with two pregnancies, and delivered fairly big babies vaginally, both...
- I was diagnosed with GD as well. I had to test four times a day and be on a strict diet, but after going through all of these instructions with the diabetes dr, he sa...
Gestational Diabetes
You'll have more information to make a decision about your diet. I also looked up "gestational diabetes diet" online and saw this link: ...
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- Hi L.. I had gestational diabetes with all my pregnancies. It didn't matter if I ate sugar or not, I felt horrible and tired all the time. I don't think that your...
- I am a type 1 diabetic and am 34 weks pregnant with my second child....I can tell you if your blood sugar level was elevated at all, it wouldn't drop significantly in ...
- I have never experienced gestational diabetes, but as a doula and student midwife I just want to encourage you to listen to your instincts. You are an experienced mom ...
Gestational Diabetes
I had gestational diabetes in my 2 pregnacies. I can tell you everything about ! !!! I did the diet and the finger testing 5 times a day. ...
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- I have type one diabetes and have an 11 month old girl. The problems that can occur have to do with your blood sugar levels. My daughter was two months early because ...
- I found the American Diabetes Association website pretty helpful when I was going through this: www.diabetes.org (look under "All About Diabetes" then find GD). It g...
- Hi C.! It is not so bad. I had it and a slew of other problems, so you are doing good. I eventually ended up in the hospital at my 32 weeks due to my preeclampsia...
Just Found Out I'm Pregnant (At 40) and I'm 30 Lbs. Overweight! Help!
I had to go on a diabetes diet for gestational diabetes and it was GREAT! I was about 15 lbs overweight, and didn't gain too much while pregnant. ...
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- I had to go on a diabetes diet for gestational diabetes and it was GREAT! I was about 15 lbs overweight, and didn't gain too much while pregnant. Of course, temptation...
- A dr. of nutriton gave me some advice a year or so ago, and eathing fresh veggies and fruits of course, but she said eat a snack the size of the palm of your hand mid ...
- Congrad's! You can always do Weight Watchers while you are pregnant you just need to allow for extra points to feed your baby. If you go to a meeting they can help you...
Gestational Diabetes?
So keep pestering the doc till they run the test. and then have them send you to diabetes education classs. usally you can control with diet. Good luck ...
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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...
Gestational Diabetes
I had gestational diabetes with my last two pregnancies. I controlled mine with diet and exercise alone. It is not that bad, you just have to plan your ...
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- I had it too. I was very angry (and I think in some denial), fortunately the diabetes clinic they sent me to was really good. I think they see a lot of pregnant wome...
- M., My son is 7, so it has been a while but I had GD also. You will go to a nutritionist and she/he will explain more to you. You will have to test your blood after...
- Hi M.! My advice is much like the other moms', I just wanted to add another voice of reassurance for you. I was very scared when I learned I had GD, but my baby was ...
Does Anyone Have a Child with Juvenile Diabetes?
Both of my maternal grandparents are Type 1 diabetic so it wouldn't be ... I know controling her diet is a HUGE help on how much insulin, if any, she takes. ...
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- Get your daughter tested if she has Diabetes it could already be doing damage to her major organs and I would hate for her to go into a Diabetic Coma.My son goes in sp...
- My best friend is a diabetic. She developed it in her preteens and always treated it with pills. After having both her kids she has started using the insulin. I know c...
- GET HER CHECKED OUT! Insulin is the only treatment because Type 1 diabetics do not make their own insulin. Usually blood drawn and sometimes urine checks to see how he...
