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Insulin Intolerance
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on August 14, 2009
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i was just seen by a doctor who said their is a very high probability that I have insulin intolerance. I was jsut wondering if anyone else had this. from what i can fi...
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- If it is anything like diabetes, then maybe it is more of a quantity instead of not being able to eat it at all. Google it and see what it says about it, you may stil...
- There are a lot of people these days who have developed allergies to gluten, which unfortunately is found in breads and pastas. It is know as Celiac disease. You will ...
- Please keep us posted. I am not sure what insulin intolerance is, but I imagine it is a metabolic disorder. Maybe you should consider following a type 2 diabetes mea...
Failed Glucose Tolerance Test
Asked by C.W. from Sarasota
on February 2, 2009
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Hi! I'm just wondering if some of you have had similar experiences. This is my 4th pregnancy...2 out of the last 3 I failed the 1hr. glucose tolerance test by 2 or 3...
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- I am writing you to let you know my experience. I have two childresn and with both pregnancies I failed the 1st test as well. With my first pregnancy I went in for t...
- hi. i'm a mother of two. with my 1st. i was told i had gesational diabetes. with my 2nd, i passed only by 1 or 2 points. same with the 3 hour test. my md. told me i wa...
- I think that it is crazy that he would just dismiss you as a patient.... However as a mother if there is something that you could do to make your baby healthier, woul...
Glucose Intolerant - HELP with NO CARB Diet
Asked by R.H. from Tyler
on May 13, 2011
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So, my friend who is due in August flunked her diabetes short test yesterday and today she found out that while she does not have gestational diabetes, she is glucose ...
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- I agree with ALL the posters...why did they not "suggest" something? I saw the initial heading and thought "oh, man!! do I have some things for her!!!' But then realiz...
- She really needs some professional advice from a dietitian. Her doctor should have referred her, and if not, then shame on that doctor. How absurd to just tell a pre...
- Hi R., She needs to be on a low glycemic diet. It balances the carbs for diabetes. My 92 year old Dad has been on it for 20 years and has never had to use any insul...
Glucose Screening Test - FAILED! Score of 192. Yikes!
Asked by S.S. from New York
on December 6, 2011
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I was originally scheduled for my doctor's appt this Friday, so thinking nothing of it, I ate a chocolate croissant as a second breakfast. Called the OB's office and f...
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- Does memory fail me, or aren't you supposed to fast before the test? If you didn't, your results are likely invalid. One in three women "fails" the one hour test, b...
- A chocolate croissant is not going to give you high blood sugar unless you have an issue (i.e. gestational diabetes.) 192 is fairly high...way above average, and DEFI...
- I failed the first on at least one of my kids, and I'm sure I fasted like I was supposed to, so whether or not that croissant did it probably is a moot point (especial...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on September 26, 2006
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Friday I had my glucose screening (27 weeks), and today they called and said that my levels were higher than normal, and that I should come in tomorrow for a 4 hour te...
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- Hi C. - I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my twins 3 years ago. My OB had me see a nutritionist and they put me on a specialized diet to control my ...
- C., With all 4 of mine I had to have a repeat 4 hour test. The second test came back normal-high. All we did was modify my diet and I had NO problems at all- all my b...
- Hi C.! Congratulations on your expectant baby! I also was diagnosed at 27 weeks and did the 4 hour test and then was diagnosed with GD. I had a trouble-free first...
Pregnant and Light-headed
Asked by N.L. from Boston
on December 19, 2011
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I'm almost 14 weeks pregnant and for the past couple of days, I've been really light-headed. Today I thought it was because I had eaten some cookies on an empty stomac...
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- I had this issue with my third, I was low on iron, not drastically low but enough to make me feel a little out of it. I would just mention it at your apt and go from t...
- How much water are you drinking? It could be low blood pressure due to dehydration. You body needs a lot of water right now. Drink 8-10 glasses/ day and see if that...
- it could be blood pressure or anemia. Low iron levels are common in pregnancy resulting in light haededness. I gad gestational diabetes (and am hypoglycemic) and was a...
Failed Gestational Diabetes Screening
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on March 4, 2009
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I took my 1-hour gestational diabetes screening test and was elevated with a 154, and told that I would need to take the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. I'm very worri...
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- If I were you I'd probably stop worrying about whether you have a GD diagnosis or not. I was diagnosed with GD with my second baby after failing the first test. My OB ...
- L., I know exactly how you feel. With my almost 4 yr old I passed the 1 hour with flying colors. Then with my 20 month old twins, I didn't pass the 1 hour. But I we...
- I failed the initial screening with both of my pregnancies and passed the 3 hour test. After a while, you start to feel like a pin cushion. I hope that you are able ...
OB GYN In Flower Mound or Lewisville
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on April 15, 2008
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I am looking for an OB GYN in the Flower Mound or Lewisville area. I just moved here from Arkansas and I am hoping to find a practice that is more concerned with gett...
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- I'm from Arkansas too but I've been here a long time...since 7th grade. :) I use Dr. Sylvie Paroski with Flower Mound Women's Health. It's right across from Lifeti...
- I am having my 4th baby under the care of Dr. Guy VanDell at Flower Mound Womens Care in Parker Square in Flower Mound. He is young, but delivered my last baby and se...
- I agree with the others on Dr.Paroski. She has been wonderful on helping me with my problems and she really listens and talks to you. I have had several ob/gyn moving ...
Raising a Sugarless Baby?
Asked by J.K. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2007
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I am newly pregnant with our first (and probably only) child. There is a history of diabetes and sugar intolerance on both my side and my husband's side of the family...
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- There are tons of alternatives that are healthy. First educating yourself on what the hidden sugars are on a food label is important. Start shopping at Henry's & ask l...
- I'm not personally trying to raise a sugarless baby, but I do make sure to limit the amount and kind of sugar my Bug gets. Like, anything corn syrup is off-limits but ...
- J., I remember when I was pregnant. My husband and I were in the grocery store and we saw a mom put a pacifier into her baby's mouth because she was starting to fus...
2 Year Old Constantly Eating and Drinking but Not Putting on Weight. Help? UPDAT
Asked by L.S. from Jackson
on May 24, 2011
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PREVIOUS QUESTION: I have a 2 year old daughter (28 months old to be exact) and she has a weight problem. She eats constantly. She acts like she never gets full but ye...
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- Well her size doesn't sound like the concern. My almost 3yr old daughter is super petite, and you can see her bones too (even though she eats more than her 6yr old bo...
- Ask for an A1C blood test it will give her blood sugar level for the past 3 months much better than a reg. glucose test. My son had the same symptoms and had all the ...
- HI L., I hope your doctor's appointment went well, and that they tested her blood in the office with a glucose meter. It does sound as if she may have diabetes. Dep...
