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Gestational Diabetes and Nausea
Read all 37 responses: "Hi there - I am pregnant (18 weeks) with my second one and I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes since week 6.
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- I looked up gestational diabetes because i was going to suggest massage but you would have to get it okay by your doctor before you can recieve massage. I had nausea t...
- I just found out at 31 weeks that I have gestational diabetes. I am on my 3rd pregnancy and was borderline with my first two. I am not sure if it is related to the d...
- Hi M., My doctor gave me the RX Reglan. It worked wonders. I took it for both my pregnancies. All of this advice is great. Different things work for different...
Gestational Diabetes
3 Sep 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...
Advice for Controlling Gestational Diabetes
Read all 10 responses: "Hello all, 39 years old; 8 weeks pregnant with my 3rd ( and final) child. I was tested for gestational diabetes with both of my ...
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- Hi D., Stay away from sugar! If you crave something sweet, eat fruit. I ate tons of cantelope, both my first and second pregnancies. I am eating all different types o...
- Hi D., I had gd with my second and now with my 3rd, I am watching everything I eat. That is the only way to do it. Cut out carbs and eat lots of protein. Exercise ...
- The only thing I can suggest is your diet. Cut back on the carbs and sugar. I had gestational diabetes in the las trimester of my 2nd and last pregnancy. I did foll...
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...
Juveniel Diabetes - Type 1
Read all 21 responses: "Hello everyone. I have posted several times diff't questions re: my son who is 16 months now. It is with great sad I write he was ...
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- Dear S., I am so very sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis. I understand exactly how you are feeling. My own son Jacob was diagnosed on July 3, 2004, when he was...
- Have you met with a diabetes educator? Is your son seeing a pediatric endocrinologist? Do you use a meter that offers alternative site testing- you test arms, legs an...
- S. - First realize that you are not alone. Also, your son is not alone with his diagnosis. Although I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 35, it IS emotionall...
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...
Anyone Have Any Reccomendations for Gestational Diabetes Diet???
Read all 11 responses: "Have recently been classified as HIGH RISK by OB. Blood Sugar was in the 200's. Does anyone have any good ideas for a meal requiring ...
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- S., I hope that your insurance coverage will include a consultation with a G.D. dietician. It's important that you understand how food impacts your blood sugar, so yo...
- I became diabetic with my daughter and had to take insulin shots when I was pregnant with her. I just followed the diet that the nurtitionis gave me about counting car...
- I had this with two out of three children.Anyway it's not that bad as long as you know what you can eat.I managed both times by diet and never had to take incilin.Reme...
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 ...
Son Is Always Thirsty
Unfortunately he was diagnosed with diabetes. It is like a whirlwind right now learning all ... All it takes is a quick blood test to see if it is diabetes. ...
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- What is he drinking? If he is drinking sugary juices and sodas, that will just add to his thirst. Does he drink water? His body may need to quench the thirst from w...
- I had this problem with my son too. I had to have him tested for diabetes. He came up negative, but my doctor suggested that I have him tested due to his thirst all ...
- Hello P. Good to see you doctor about that much drinking it's not normal, I wish you luck on that I hope you can get him to eat, count his bite that what I uses to do...
Someone to Talk To
I have an 11 year old daughter who has Type 1 Diabetes. I am trying to find other ... My son also has diabetes type 1 and he was diagnosed when he was 13. ...
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- Hello! I live in Clayton, NJ.My son was diagnosed almost 4 yrs. ago at the age of 9. He is turning 13 tomorrow. We have a tough time sometimes with him not telling us ...
- hi D., my name is L. im 33. i have 2 kids jasmine 12 and willie 15. they dont have diabetes, but jasmine has adhd and bi-polar and willie has adhd and depression. i ki...
- Hi D.: My son also has diabetes type 1 and he was diagnosed when he was 13. I don't know where you are getting treated for it but we go to CHOP. We have been to b...
