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Diabetes
I know you guys are women and know what i am going thru now, thanx ... I am not sure where you are located but try the Diabetes America centers, you also ...
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- I am sorry for your losses, My sister has lost two children also. Have you tried Byetta, and I hope you get the awnsers you are looking for.
- D., are you type 2 or was it childhood diabetes? I have type 2 and have diet-controlled it for 7 years now. I watch every bite I take and it's not always easy, but I h...
- Bless your heart! www.mercola.com has some great information on controlling diabetes. It's free :)
Border Line Diabetic Wants to Get Pregnant
A lot of times women with PCOS/insulin resistance or diabetes have many early losses before their doctors will acknowledge or treat this. ...
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- As a borderline diabetic, you are more at risk of developing gestational diabetes. This can me higher risks for a few different problems in pregnancy but as long as y...
- Hi, my name is T. and im a diabetic. The best thing to do is to watch your diet that the doctor gives and exercise this also helps keep the blood sugars down. With my ...
- I've had type 1 diabetes for 34 years now. I had a son 11 years ago and he is perfectly healthy. Being borderline, you will have to be closely monitered. There are ris...
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Then, I ended up with Gestational Diabetes for the first time with that pregnancy also .... I see women and babies all the time come in all the time who are ...
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- Hey L.! First off congrats on the new baby...don't stress, what is meant to be will be! Plus, you get to love a new special little one for the rest of your life, wha...
- I realize the stress you are going through right now must be enormous. You are so blessed! This is your miracle baby. Let everyone know asap, so they can support you i...
- Congratulations on the pregnancy! I know this must be stressful, but they know so much more about diabetes and how to effectively manage it so as long as you take good...
Just Diagnosed with PCOS.... What Now?
I think there is even a message board for women with PCOS. Take Care! .... the doctors just restricted my diet so that I wouldn't get gestational diabetes. ...
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- I was diagnosed my freshman year in college, 1989. Was told that I would likely need help getting pregnant. Was married for 5+ years and went to endocrinologist at K...
- Wow, it is so great to hear that there is hope... I have PCOS and was told this back in 2000, and my older and younger sister have it. My older took the Met. meds and...
- Hi J., I too was diagnosed with PCOS about 8 years ago. I went through fertility treatments to get pregnant with my 1st child who is now 6 and then promptly got preg...
High Risk Pregnancy
Labor and deliveryis no different for younger or older women. The higher risk is the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, preeclampsia. ...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
Gestonial Diabetes
I don't have history of diabetes in my family but i'm very wory that I may have to go on .... I thought a pregnant women could give in to her desires! ...
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- Hi E., I was a gestational diabetic during my pregnancy too and NEVER had to go on insulin. I worked with the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic at Hinsdale Hospital (w...
- I had gestational diabetes with both of my children. With my son, it was easily controlled with diet. I highly recommend the Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Cook...
- I had GD while pregnant with my son. I do not remember what my numbers were for the 3 hr test, but I thini it was close to yours. I did not have to be on insulin. I ex...
Gestational Diabetes
And even then, lots of women still do just fine. If you want more info, ... Hi C . - I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my twins 3 years ago ...
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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...
Question for Those Who've Had Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes a few weeks ago ... Pregnant women have cravings ! LOL ;0) HTH. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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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...
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
I also have PCOS and don't remember ever having those kind of symptoms except maybe ... because it is a drug used for diabetes, therefore messes with insulin levels. .... Fertility Issues for Women with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (POS) ...
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- I am 29 with a wonderful 6 year old little boy and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16 and I have all the same symptoms that you do on a regular basis and my husba...
- Everyone has had these symptoms! :) I was diagnosed with PCOS a long time ago. We had to go to a reproductive endocrinologist who blew off the diagnosis. But, I have ...
- Why don't you take a pregnancy test. They aren't expensive, they even used to have them at the dollar store. It would ease your mind until you see the doctor. Good ...
Newly Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Some tips: women have to have their chocolate, right? ... With having diabetes or even Insulin resistance, it's very hard to lose weight. ...
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- I just want to offer my support for your journey. I don't have the same experience as you do, but my 15 yr old son has a severe weight problem, and it's extremely cha...
- Hi A. I'd like to share some information with you that could also give you a more positive outlook. I don't know how to attach files in mamasource, but if you email ...
- With having diabetes or even Insulin resistance, it's very hard to lose weight. You have to watch your carb intake, and see if they can give you something that might ...
