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Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "I am 31 weeks with my 4th child. I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and have to check my blood sugars 6 times a day.
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- Had GD myself. I don't like fish either. I ate a ton of chicken! You can put it on the grill and instead of using bbq sauce, use a rub. If you want hamburgers cut it...
- I had GD with my third, and I would agree with the others, a nutritionist is your best bet. My doctors referred me to the diabetes center at the hospital that I delive...
- I would highly recommend setting up a meeting with a nutritionist to get you through the last 9 weeks w/this. It was more helpful to get meal options etc. from the nut...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "Friday I had my glucose screening (27 weeks), and today they called and said that my levels were higher than normal, and that I ...
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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...
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...
Has Anyones Child Been Diagnosed with Diabetes and How Was That Determind
Read all 9 responses: "Hello Moms you guys have been great with all my other inquires. ok my daughter has been sick with the flu. I took her to the dr. and ...
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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...
Seeking Nutritionist or Resource to Plan Meals for Gestational Diabetes
I was diagnosed with gest diabetes 13 years ago, back when they didn't send you ... When I had gestational diabetes my OB sent me to the Center of Lifestyle ...
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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...
Mom's with Children with Juvenille Diabetes
Read all 8 responses: "My 9 year old son was recently diagnosed with Juvenille Diabetes. My husband and I have been researching and learning all we can and ...
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- Who is your endocrinologist? They should have a diabetes educator in their practice that will (and should have already- this should be done at diagnosis) educate you o...
- Try the UM Dept of Pediatric ____@____.com work alongside the Diabetes Research Institute and have classes for kids and their families about everything that comes with...
- Good Morning, I would like to send you some information regarding the products that I take. I have a lot of family that have been fighting the disease of diabetes. ...
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...
Failed Gestational Diabetes Screening
Read all 35 responses: "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 ...
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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 ...
Has Anyone Seen This as a Symptom of Something???
This could be early signs of diabetes or of a bladder infection. ... It is one sign of childhood diabetes. Call the doctor and have her looked at. ...
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- C., I know you decided to take her in to the Dr., but I wanted to give you helpful hint regarding the bed wetting. My daughter was slow at training too and has an occa...
- This could be early signs of diabetes or of a bladder infection. Either way, she needs to see a doctor right away.
- Hi! My sister is a pediatric nurse and I just read your post to her. She says to see your doctor immediately. She states it could be something minor as a kidney/bla...
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 ...
