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Gestational Diabetes
Read all 11 responses: "I am 30 weeks pregnant and just found out my 3 hour glucose test came back high. I am nervous, scared... I am waiting for my doctor ...
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- My Aunt had Gestational Diabetes with both of her kids. They are both now in college and have been healthy all along. After both pregnancies, her levels went back to n...
- J. - This will be a long post b/c I'll try to be as comprehensive as possible w/o freaking you out! I had it with my second pregnancy, and trust me when I say I was...
- Hi J., I was borderline with my last baby and it was no big deal. I found I had to actually eat more than I was eating and make sure to include protein with every ...
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 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 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 ...
Food Ideas for Baby Shower - Expecting Mom Has Gestational Diabetes
Read all 13 responses: "I'm throwing a baby shower next month for my SIL and she just found out that she has gestational diabetes.
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- My friend who threw me my baby shower did a 'baby food' theme - mini burgers, personal fruit tarts, fresh veggies (baby carrots, celery cut small, broccoli florets, et...
- I had diabetes with 2 out of three of my pregnacies and it's really about moderation on the part of mom. Vegetables are good, of course, and fruit. Low fat yogurt to...
- A really yummy protein treat is to make asparagus wraps. YOu don't cook the asparagus, and that may sound strange, but it is so yummy. Just trim the ends like you no...
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...
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...
Need Help with Recipes for Freezer Meals for Gestational Diabetes
Aug 26, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "Hey Ladies- My sister is pregnant with her first child due in October. I want to fill her freezer with quick and easy ...
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- Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy and Hearty cookbook has nutrition information/serving on each of the recipe pages. They're pretty good recipes too. Not geared toward...
- My husband has type 1 diabetes, so even though he is insulin dependent I still have to watch the nutritional fact so he knows how many carbs are in the meal to make su...
- One good cookbook is the "Fix it and forget it cookbook for diabetes." It's a crockpot book. I gave the original as a gift once, and later when I became pregnant (I ...
