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Gestational Diabetes
The program taught me what diabetes was, how the diet worked, and how to use the blood glucose meter I was prescribed. I had to call in my glucose levels ...
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- Hi! I had gestational diabetes with both of my pregnancies - when I was first told about this my dr suggested that I go to the Diabetes Clinic at the hospital. This w...
- HI L., I too had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my daughter in '05. It doesn't run in my family either...my OBGYN sent me to a diabetes center on Long Island ...
- I was a gestational diabetic while I was pregnant with my daughter, and while I do have a family history of diabetes (all Type II), you don't have to have a history t...
Diabetic Pump
He has been on the pump for a year and a half and we are even considering the real time glucose meter. As far as the insertion goes it is much like giving a ...
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- I would say go for it! Have him check with his doctor to get an appointment with someone who is trained in pump instruction. My mom is a dietitian trained in pump inst...
- J., I would not give my insulin pump back for anything. You wouldn't believe the freedom it gives you. Much less to say you only change the sight every three days...
- I don't know a lot of specifics, but my cousin was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when she was about 7 or 8, she is thirteen now and got the pump about a year ago an...
Seeking Nutritionist or Resource to Plan Meals for Gestational Diabetes
I took my initial glucose screen a week ago and my OB told me to ... My insurance covered this and the meter I needed to test my blood (which is not bad at ...
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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...
Just Got Diagnosed with Gestastional Diabetes
Read all 9 responses: "Hello All, 2 weeks ago I failed my 3 hour glucose test and was ... Hold on to your meter and test your sugar even after you deliver. ...
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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...
Gestational Diabetes
My OB had me see a nutritionist and they put me on a specialized diet to control my blood sugar and had me test my blood 4 times a day with a glucose meter. ...
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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...
Need Help with Dealing W/ Hypoglycemia
I have purchased a glucose meter and I am going to eat better and more often. I never thought that I would receive so much help from so many women. ...
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- M., I also have Hypoglycemia and my best advice to you is to get on the Hypoglycemia website and order the book the Do's & Don'ts of Hypoglycemia. It gives you alot o...
- HI M., I do have Hypoglycemia and I feel your pain it sucks when you get so weak and grumpy due to low blood sugar. What works for me is that I'm always eating every ...
- Hi M., I am also Hypoglycemic, I carry glucose tablets with me, flavored, can be found at CVS, AND in a pinch a bag of potato chips (small bag) will help you. The ...
Seeking Moms That Have/had Gestational Diabetes
I met with a dietitian and got a glucose meter and a specialized diet. They hardest part was I had to eat every 2 hours. I had a tough time with the diet at ...
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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 ...
Has Anyones Child Been Diagnosed with Diabetes and How Was That Determind
I want to g buy a glucose monitor and am not sure which one to buy? ... If you want to get a meter, just go to the drugstore and buy the cheapest one they ...
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- blood sugars of 125 and 140 are not diabetes. do not buy a machine. your blood sugars normally go up when you are sick and especially if she was vomiting and deh...
- Hi K., Diabetes runs in my family so I'm real familiar with the symptoms. First has your child lost a significant amount of weight? Does she have a thirst that can'...
- K. ~ you should probably wait on buying a machine...if your pediatrician thinks she needs it, he will write a prescription and you can have it covered by your insuran...
4 Year Old Just Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes
In the beginning, he really wanted to hold the glucose meter. I try to let him make as many decisions around testing and the shots as he can. ...
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- A. - I just saw your post, and I am so sorry! My 2 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 this past November, so I know what you are going through. It does get...
- Hi A.- I understand what you are going through. My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was six he is now 10. That first year or so was pretty hard. Life ...
- Hi A., My mother is diabetic and I have been very health conscious with my kids as far as sugar. My kids do not have diabetes as far as I know. For meals and snacks...
Gestational Diabetes
My OB had me see a nutritionist and they put me on a specialized diet to control my blood sugar and had me test my blood 4 times a day with a glucose meter. ...
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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...
