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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-....
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 Nutritionist or Resource to Plan Meals for Gestational Diabetes
Does anyone have a recommendation for a nutritionist to help me plan for my diet and meals with gestational diabetes? This is a new challenge for me in my ...
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- My husband is diabetic. When diagnosed we took a short class at presbyterian hospital that showed us the correct portions by his weight and height, etc... of carbohyd...
- This is something you definately do not want to face without help. I'm surprised your OB didn't send you to anyone already. Mine sent me to a diabetes clinic associa...
- When I had gestational diabetes my OB sent me to the Center of Lifestyle Enhancement at the Medical Center of Plano. Their phone number is ###-###-####. We met wit...
Breastfeeding with Low Calorie Diet
Read all 19 responses: "Hello, I have gestational diabetes and the nutritionist and doctor have me on an 1800 calorie diet because I am also overweight.
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- S., I also had GD. I was on a special diet, but not low calorie and eventually had to take insulin. I'm sure you know that breastfeeding increases your metabolism...
- i too had gd (from stress) and empathize, it's not easy to be pregnant and not eat whatever you want like they do on tv!! i wasn't on a restricted diet after my dau...
- I too was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and was put on a special diet also...but as soon as I had my daughter, I was allowed to eat anything I wanted, so I neve...
Gestational Diabetes - Failed One Hour Test
Aug 26, 2009 ... Well unfortantly I do have gestational diabetes I guess my numbers werent even close to being somewhat normal Now I just have to wait and ...
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- I had gestational diabetes with all three of my pregnancies and it wasn't that big of a deal to me. I had big babies (10.1 lbs, 9.12 lbs, 9.1 lbs), but they were a...
- Hi M. S It can be scary and nerve racking, with my first 2 pregnancy's i was fine, with my third I developed gestational diabetes and I was worried at first. My docto...
- I failed the one hour test and had to take the three hour. While I did not fail the three hour, my doctor wanted me to make dietary changes because my numbers were ri...
Gestational Diabetes
Sep 3, 2009 ... Read all 8 responses: "Hello! I found out a week ago that I have gestational Diabetes. This is my 3rd pregnancy.
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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...
What Can I Eat with Gestational Diabetes?
Read all 26 responses: "I failed my 1 hour glucose test by a little and tried to take the 3 hour test on Sat. only to throw up mid way through.
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- I had GD with both pregnancies. They put me on this "diet." Breakfast: 30 carbs AM snack: 15 carbs Lunch 45 carbs PM snack 15 carbs Dinner 45-60 carbs Evening sn...
- K.: First of all even diabetics need a certain amount of carbs and natural sugar comes in all forms. I am pre-diabetic with a family of history of the problem so I c...
- It's NOT just about the sugar but the KINDS of sugar and where foods are on the glycemic index. You should stick with adequate amounts of protein..fish, nuts, lowfat ...
I Have Gestational Diabetes and Scared
Read all 11 responses: "I have Gestational Diabetes(sucks). I am concerend because sometimes my numbers are high. Just tonight after dinner(pizza), ...
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- Hello, I recently gave birth in April 08 and I also had gestational diabetes. I was not able to eat any carbs because they raised my numbers drastically. When the baby...
- I have had diabetes for 14 years and I have a gorgeous baby boy who will be 3 in 2 weeks. My suagars were out of control when I got pregnant and stablized 2-3 months ...
- An occasional high number is not going to hurt you. I have had gd with both of my sons and now I am pregnant again and am border line gd at 15 weeks. Are you on oral...
Glucose Test/Gestational Diabetes
Read all 15 responses: "I failed my glucose test and now I am very worried about having gestational diabetes. Does anyone have experience with gestational ...
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- you don't have to worry just wait for the results of the 3 hour test i also failed my first test.
- S., I had failed my glucose test as well. When I went in for my 3hr test I couldnt handle the drink so after 45mins i ended up cancelling (i was was soo weak and thro...
- I also had GD. I had to take pills and insulin, was checking my blood 4 times a day, was on strict diet, and had to count his moves daily.The diet is very important. I...
