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Gestational Diabetes
After I gave birth, the gestational diabetes went away. Though, you'll have to go back 6 weeks later for another glucose tolerant test and while in labor, ...
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- You need to follow your OB/GYN's instructions. Also, your doctor should be sending you to a Nutritionist, and he/she will clearly delineate what you can/should be eat...
- I had it when I was pregnant. And I too was very scared. But all I had to do was cut out alot of carbs and sugar (not fun when you're pregnant!) and eat more protein...
- After the 1 hour test, I was diagnosed with Gestenational Diabetes -actually my levels were extremely high and they didn't want me to do the 3 hour test to make sure-....
5 Yr Old Going to the Bathroom a LOT
Jun 19, 2009 ... I would take your son to an endocrinologist (to test for diabetes), an allergist (to test for any and all allergies, and for Celiac Disease) ...
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- R.~ Please take him to the doctor ASAP!!! He could have diabetes!! My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with type I diabetes when she was 4 years old. Peeing a lot is...
- If he's pooping that often, he needs to be tested for celiac disease. You might think he has no discomfort, BUT he may always have intestinal cramps when he has bowel...
- diabetes causes you to use the restroom a lot- he will also be really thirsty and have sweet smelling breath. It is very important you get him tested ASAP- my oldest ...
4 Year Old with Diabetes
I also have a 4 year old son with diabetes. He was diagnosed in April. ..... I can't help too much with how to deal with needles and testing but hopefully I ...
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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...
How Do You Know If You Should Have Your Child Tested for Diabetes?
Yesterday we took our son in for a diabetes test. Our wonderful ped's doc shared our concern and did the finger prick which came back at 207 which she said ...
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- get him tested- ASAP! My nephew was 11 when teachers wanted him tested for ADHD... said he was acting a little hyper in class. While he also had excessive thirst and...
- Good question and answers from everyone responding. This isn't any advice but, I think I will be bringing my 4 year old daughter to be tested also for she seems to hav...
- It doesn't take much to be tested so I would just go do it. If anything you'll know forsure and be relieved.
Glucose Tolerance Test
Can you go do the test early in the morning and then return for your appointment later in the afternoon as ... blood test pregnancy · diabetes testing ...
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- Can you go do the test early in the morning and then return for your appointment later in the afternoon as planned?
- Don't fast, just do what is recommended by your dr. If you are that worried, just limited carbs that day. If it is up, it is up. You'll make yourself sick if you f...
- As a gestational diabetic for the 2nd time now, I will tell you some "tricks" about eating that may help. I test my blood sugar 2 hours after eating. So, because you ...
Gestational Diabetes?
I had gestational diabetes and i was always thirsty couldnt get enough. I would contact them and have them do a glucose test, also go to your loval pharmacy ...
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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...
Failed One Hour Glucose Test
I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and not my second. With my second pregnancy I failed the first but passed the second test. ...
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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. ...
Just Got Diagnosed with Gestastional Diabetes
2 weeks ago I failed my 3 hour glucose test and was diagnosed with "gestational diabetes". I've been watching my diet the last 2 weeks and haven't had to ...
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- Hi S., Congratulations on your second pregnancy. I had gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy as well, and they think that I actually had it with my first bu...
- Hi S.! My name is N.,and I am a Type 1. diabetic with twin 7 yr.old boys and a 5 yr. old girl. It was a little rough being diabetic and pregnant-mostly because I had ...
- Hi. I am a mom of 2, one is 18 months and the other is 2 months old. I had gestational diabetes with both and its not soo bad. I did have to take insulin and when I fo...
UTI In 8 Month Old
Did the Dr. seem concerned about diabetes? There are other factors than just frequent urination. It's very easy to test for diabetes, I would think they ...
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- have her tested for diabetes...frequently peeing is one of the signs. tiredness, crabby after eating. drinking lots.. J.
- Hi M., There wouldn't be an ultrasound needed for diabetes. They are probably checking her kidney function. I would try not to worry about it at this point and t...
- my daughter is 4 months old, diagnosed with a uti at 3 months. uti's are really common in girls (shorter urethra), but can be of concern in little ones. most of the ...
2 Year Old Always Thirsty
He could just be dehydrated or increased thirst can be a sign of diabetes. See if your doctor will do a blood test for diabetes. ...
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- Ask the doctor to check for diabetes. It may not be diabetes, it could be just that your son drinks alot. You might try limiting his milk to no more than three 8 oz....
- Excessive thirst can be a sign of diabetes. Juvenile diabetes is no laughing matter. I would have this checked out by a ped asap. it probably isn't, but would be nice ...
- For thirst, I'd give just water - not fructose without the fiber, which is what the juice is. That's processed by the liver, and can lead to the development of diabete...
