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Moms with Gestational Diabetes
Read all 15 responses: "I was wondering are there any other moms out there with Gestational Diabetes?"
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- Hi K.! My son is now 2, but I did have gestational diabetes when I was pregnant too. My doctor sent me to a 4 hour class with a nutritionist who gave me some paper w...
- I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my son in 2005. It is a scary thing to hear at first, but it is very manageable. I'm sure that your doctor has inst...
- Hi K., I'm L. and I live not too far from you -- I'm down here in Bradenton, about 40 miles south of you. I had gestational diabetes five years ago when I was p...
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...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 11 responses: "I am 30 weeks pregnant and just found out my 3 hour glucose test came back high. I am nervous, scared... I am waiting for my doctor ...
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- My Aunt had Gestational Diabetes with both of her kids. They are both now in college and have been healthy all along. After both pregnancies, her levels went back to n...
- J. - This will be a long post b/c I'll try to be as comprehensive as possible w/o freaking you out! I had it with my second pregnancy, and trust me when I say I was...
- Hi J., I was borderline with my last baby and it was no big deal. I found I had to actually eat more than I was eating and make sure to include protein with every ...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 6 responses: "My fiance and I are new parents-to-be. I know moms have to go in for a lot of blood tests. I went in for my glucose test and it was ...
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- I had gestational diabetes...My son is perfectly healthy! He was born with APGAR scores of 10, because I really took care of myself after I was diagnosed. I was put on...
- S., with all 4 of my pregnancies I failed my first glucose, and passed the 3 hour test. I wouldn't stress too much, but be prepared - the 3 hour test is a fasting...
- Hi S.- I had GD, and my son is 2 1/2 and doing fine. After the baby is born they will check is blood sugar every time he/she eats. I don't remember if it was before...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 14 responses: "I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes - if anyone has gone through this and has any advice, please pass it on!"
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- Hi! I had it with my daughter about 3 years ago. I also think I still have it or borderline. I was on the diet and insulin. Email me ____@____.com so we can talk...
- Dear R., It is nice to 'talk' to someone named R.. I named my first doll that, and still remember her all these many years later. She was beautiful with long dark...
- Hello R....I had gestational diabetes when pregnant with my son. Apparently it was triggered for me by the fact that I have hypoglycemia. All I had to do was check blo...
Question for Those Who've Had Gestational Diabetes
Read all 5 responses: "I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes a few weeks ago & have had pretty normal numbers until last week, following the limited ...
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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...
Seeking Advice on Gestational Diabetes
Read all 25 responses: "My sister is nine months pregnant and just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She's worried and scared to have to give herself ...
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- Hi! I had gestational diabetes with my second daughter. I understand the fear of the shots and testing, but the needles are SO tiny that it is no problem at all......
- V., I had gestational diabetes before I had my girl. I didn't have to have shots. Mine was controlled by diet alone. Your sister will have to follow a diabetic diet, t...
- It will go away when the baby is born. I was diagnosed with it at 2 months pregnant and had to do the shots everyday until my son was born. If her level gets high she...
Breastfeeding with Low Calorie Diet
Read all 19 responses: "Hello, I have gestational diabetes and the nutritionist and doctor have me on an 1800 calorie diet because I am also overweight.
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- S., I also had GD. I was on a special diet, but not low calorie and eventually had to take insulin. I'm sure you know that breastfeeding increases your metabolism...
- i too had gd (from stress) and empathize, it's not easy to be pregnant and not eat whatever you want like they do on tv!! i wasn't on a restricted diet after my dau...
- I too was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and was put on a special diet also...but as soon as I had my daughter, I was allowed to eat anything I wanted, so I neve...
I Have Gestational Diabetes and Scared
Read all 11 responses: "I have Gestational Diabetes(sucks). I am concerend because sometimes my numbers are high. Just tonight after dinner(pizza), ...
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- Hello, I recently gave birth in April 08 and I also had gestational diabetes. I was not able to eat any carbs because they raised my numbers drastically. When the baby...
- I have had diabetes for 14 years and I have a gorgeous baby boy who will be 3 in 2 weeks. My suagars were out of control when I got pregnant and stablized 2-3 months ...
- An occasional high number is not going to hurt you. I have had gd with both of my sons and now I am pregnant again and am border line gd at 15 weeks. Are you on oral...
Gestational Diabetes
Read all 42 responses: "I'm 8 months pregnant with my first child and just found out that I have Gestational Diabetes. I'm really scared and can't stop ...
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- You need to follow your OB/GYN's instructions. Also, your doctor should be sending you to a Nutritionist, and he/she will clearly delineate what you can/should be eat...
- I had it when I was pregnant. And I too was very scared. But all I had to do was cut out alot of carbs and sugar (not fun when you're pregnant!) and eat more protein...
- After the 1 hour test, I was diagnosed with Gestenational Diabetes -actually my levels were extremely high and they didn't want me to do the 3 hour test to make sure-....
