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Gestational Diabetes
Read all 7 responses: "It's very likely that I have gestational diabetes and I'd like to continue with my midwife and natural birth instead of starting with ...
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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...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "I am 31 weeks with my 4th child. I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and have to check my blood sugars 6 times a day.
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- Had GD myself. I don't like fish either. I ate a ton of chicken! You can put it on the grill and instead of using bbq sauce, use a rub. If you want hamburgers cut it...
- I had GD with my third, and I would agree with the others, a nutritionist is your best bet. My doctors referred me to the diabetes center at the hospital that I delive...
- I would highly recommend setting up a meeting with a nutritionist to get you through the last 9 weeks w/this. It was more helpful to get meal options etc. from the nut...
Gestational Diabetes
I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter. I kept a journal of what I ate and blood sugar testing results. I tested four times a day . ...
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- Hi! I had it with my daughter about 3 years ago. I also think I still have it or borderline. I was on the diet and insulin. Email me ____@____.com so we can talk...
- Dear R., It is nice to 'talk' to someone named R.. I named my first doll that, and still remember her all these many years later. She was beautiful with long dark...
- Hello R....I had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my son. Apparently it was triggered for me by the fact that I have hypoglycemia. All I had to do was check blo...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 10 responses: "I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and am looking for any tips and info on how to deal with it, diet, and any other info ...
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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 Moms That Have/had Gestational Diabetes
Read all 9 responses: "I just found out that I have gestational diabetes. Please share your stories with me about your experiences with it (did you need ...
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- Hi.I know what you going threw. I had/have it. I was on insulin but just during the pregnacy and that was it. I went full trem not early and his wieght was 7lbs &3ozs....
- I had gestational diabetes. I didn't need insulin, I kept it in check with diet. I had to test my blood sugar 3 times a day. Most of the time it was normal. It was...
- Hi S.! I too had GD when I was preggers with my 3rd. I panicked at first, but then had the best, healthiest pregnancy out of all of them! I didn't have it severely. I ...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 28 responses: "I've been recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes and now I am 31 weeks. Do you have any advice on the best way to keep my ...
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- A., I read through many of the responses and just wanted to also share a little that I learned with GD. I love fruit but it would send my blood sugar up. My OB to...
- I had gestational diabetes while i was pregnant. i would recommend that you start to keep a food diary and record your food and the numbers from when you check. this ...
- Hello, I had Gestational Diabetes with both my kids so I had plenty of experience with the highs and lows of it all. Try to make your meals small but more frequent an...
Seeking Advice on Gestational Diabetes
Read all 25 responses: "My sister is nine months pregnant and just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She's worried and scared to have to give herself ...
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- Hi! I had gestational diabetes with my second daughter. I understand the fear of the shots and testing, but the needles are SO tiny that it is no problem at all......
- V., I had gestational diabetes before I had my girl. I didn't have to have shots. Mine was controlled by diet alone. Your sister will have to follow a diabetic diet, t...
- It will go away when the baby is born. I was diagnosed with it at 2 months pregnant and had to do the shots everyday until my son was born. If her level gets high she...
Question for Those Who've Had Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes a few weeks ago & have had pretty normal numbers until last week, following the limited ...
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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...
Seeking Advice on the Results of Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy
I had a pretty severe case of gestational diabetes (220 blood sugar at 11 weeks) . ... I was borderline with gestational diabetes for both my pregnancies and ...
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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
Read all 42 responses: "I'm 8 months pregnant with my first child and just found out that I have Gestational Diabetes. I'm really scared and can't stop ...
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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-....
