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Gestational Diabetes
Asked by M.D. from Cincinnati
on September 2, 2009
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Hello!
I found out a week ago that I have gestational Diabetes. This is my 3rd pregnancy. I didn't have it with either of my first 2 sons. I am now on a 2200 calorie ...
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- Dear M., Stick w/your diet. Don't drink anything w/nutrisweet or aspartame Atrificial sweetners. I had this too in the last 3 wks. with my son. Drs wanted him to be...
- My sister had it with at least one, if not two of her four pregnancies. She got to where she could tell when she was high, and adjusted her diet accordingly. She als...
- I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy. I failed both sugar tests miserably. We tried adjusting my diet...which was already adjusted to begin with and that d...
Juvinile Diabetes
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on May 20, 2011
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I know this is so off the wall and way out there but what age do they start showing signs of juvinile diabetes??? My 3 yr old has fought yeast infections real bad till...
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- Juvinile diabetes (aka Type One Diabetes) is something that CANNOT be regulated with diet alone. Type One Diabetics MUST take insulin, 3 times a day, every day with me...
- Have him tested immediately. Juvenile diabetes is a very serious condition which can emerge at any age during childhood to young adulthood. Good luck.
- Sadly the juvi type can't be regulated via diet. Basically his body can't absorb any sugars and is starving to death (they drink water because the liver sees any ...
Any Experience with Diabetes Insipidus?
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on January 30, 2008
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My son has been tested for diabetes insipidus and will be going to see a specialist to get some more definitive answers. He is 6 and has had urinary issues since birt...
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- My father has diabetes insipidus, he is 70 and has had it for about 40 years. He is otherwise heathly, active and trim. He just got back from skiing and snowshoeing fo...
- Hi S., my name is K.. My sister is a member on here & saw your question which she refferred to me. I was diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus at the age of 12. I can g...
- I am a 37 year old stay at home mom of two girls ages 6 and 4. When I read your question, it brought back SO many memories...back in college I dated (and almost marrie...
Son Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes : (
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on August 24, 2011
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My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes today. This is caused by an autoimmune disorder, not lifestyle issues. (We eat healthy and exercise, etc.) I'm wondering if a...
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- Listen to Sunshine and do not set yourself up for a great tumble by believing that homeopathic treatments can cure this. The only hope for a cure is stem cell researc...
- There are some natural ways to help your son with this challenge. Email me and I will send you some information. Stay calm you are going in the rght direction' N...
- Watch the documentary Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. He had an autoimmune disorder and diabetes and they were both cured by doing juice fasting for durations of time, then ...
Diabetes question....Can You Get This at Any Age?
Asked by K.K. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2011
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I have a question about diabetes. What are the common signs of it? I am 27. I eat healthy, work out, teach dance and am in great shape. I am not overweight. I do not h...
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- A friend of mine recently got the autoimmune diabetes mellitus ("Type 1" "Juvenile-onset" ) and he was 25 years old. GET TESTED - the sooner the better. Peeing lik...
- Hi! You should go to the Dr. and get a blood test of your hormones, maybe a urine test. Could be Thyroid, or something that mimics diabetes (with the thirst), but if r...
- Well, to answer your title question.... yes, you can get it at any age. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 is just that your pancreas stops producing insu...
4 Yr Old Suddenly Having Excessive Thirst and Frequent Urination
Asked by M.Z. from Wichita
on August 17, 2009
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My 4yr old daughter, in the last couple of weeks has started drinking alot more than usual. We have been only allowing her to have one sip of a drink right before bed...
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- Although everything is probably normal, I would still call your child's doctor/nurse and ask them for their input. It will probably put your mind at ease and maybe gi...
- I agree---take her to the doctor. Keep us posted on what happens. I will pray for you both. I sincerely hope that it turns out to be nothing, but it is better to be...
- I would have a doctor see her just to be safe. Be sure to ask your doctor about Diabetes Insipidus. It is different than the "normal" diabetes mellitus. DI is a dis...
Do I Sound Diabetic? Extreme Thirst...
Asked by L.F. from Charlotte
on February 21, 2011
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Hello ladies. Well, I'll start off saying that I get a lot of canker sores and have since I was little. Well, lately at times, I get canker sores, especially on my t...
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- I get dizzy, tunnel vision, fall and almost pass out sometimes as well when I haven't had much to eat, but I'm hypoglycemic. I tested 'borderline' with gestational dia...
- Hi L....unexplained weight loss CAN be a sign of very high blood sugar - I would have your blood re-tested, just to make sure. Good luck.
- Not sure about the tongue but you could call your primary care doc or your dentist instead of the OB. I get canker sores too and sometimes they are b/c of too much ac...
What to Feed Mother in Law
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on March 28, 2009
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My mother in law was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. For now she is able to try and control it with diet and exercise. They are coming to visit in a month, and I ...
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- My dad had type II and he found that his sugar levels went a lot higher when he had breads/potatoes in the evening. Vegetables were ok and the breads were ok earlier ...
- If you have a Costco, go get their lettuce wraps. They are DELISH and diabetic approved (I had gestational diabetes). So, yum, so delish, and you just microwave the ...
- How fortunate she is that you are vegetarians! Diabetics need complex carbs and lots of veggies. What she needs to stay away from is white sugar, white flour, candy,...
My Toddler Drinks 3-5 Cups a Night
Asked by C.S. from Las Vegas
on February 1, 2010
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I have a 22 month old son and am having a issue. I see that everyone think it is diebetes I had my son tested about 3 months ago and the test came back negative. I g...
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- When my son was 2ish he'd drink apx 24 ounces of milk right before bed, and then 24 again right around 2am. He was hungry and growing. During growth spurts he'd drink ...
- Don't give him the vitamins at night or late in the day... it can make the body pee a lot. And make sure he is taking the prescribed amount of vitamins for his age... ...
- I would put something within his reach at night so he can get his own drink. In general, kids call their parents to do this because they're bored, or lonely, or just w...
Feeding
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on August 13, 2007
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I am wanting to know why you can't give a baby milk until one year old. When can I start giving my 7 month old regular table food?
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- I'm not exactly sure on the reason for waiting on the milk. I think it has something to do with avoiding alergies or digestive issues - someone correct me if I'm off b...
- it doesn't give an adequate amount of nutrients for that age.
- An infant should not be fed cow's milk exclusively because it does not contain the nutrition that a human needs. Humans need other foods to fill in the nutritional ga...
