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Gestational Diabetes - Menu Ideas
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 27, 2009
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So I just recently found out I have gestational diabetes and am still waiting to meet with my dietician. In the meantime, can anyone who's been through it give me some...
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- Try to relax, GD can be a wake-up call for eating better and exercising more, but is very common in pregnancy, even with people who do eat and exercise well, and doesn...
- Congrats on your pregnancy! So sorry this has happened to you. I'd suggest you check out the cookbook section of your library, South Beach Diet has some great cookbook...
- Hi I was diagnosed with GD when I was pregnant with my 2 year old girl. Being that I was working and had two chldren under the age of 4 and a husband with similar sch...
Onset of Dementia and Loss of Lower Body Control?
Asked by P.C. from Washington DC
on February 6, 2008
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My mom is almost 76 and has been suffering for quite some time. She never took very good care of herself and now she is on quite a bit of medicine. She has sugar diabe...
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- One suggestion is giving her legs a gentle massage. You can do it for her or get a professional massage done for her. A gentle lymphatic massage might be helpful Th...
- P., Ask your Dr. or local Social Security Dept. or Office of Aging what is available to you for help and assistance. Don't wait until you are so fatigued and frustr...
- P., I would get her to a hospital as quickly as possible. Loss of control of movement could possibly be a sign of a stroke, and prompt treatment is extremely importan...
4 Year Old with Freguent Urinary Accidents and Other Symptoms
Asked by J.C. from Pittsburgh
on August 17, 2009
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My 4 year old son has been having accidents 3-4 times a day, he was trained right before his 3rd birthday. He is also always thirsty. The latest symptom is he woke u...
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- I'd take him to the doctor to have him tested for diabetes. Diabetes is too serious an illness to wait out and see. At least if he checks out fine for that, there ar...
- I advise getting into see his doctor immediately. Is there a family member nearby who has a glucose monitor? If so and you can't get into pediatrician today, see if ...
- I would take him to the DR Asap. All those symptoms are associated with diabetes, and since you said it runs in the family that could be what it is. Good luck!
Six Year Old Keeps Having "Accidents"...
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2007
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I posted this a while back with the same concern. I am still unable to get this "accident" problem solved. So here I am trying again.
My little six year old is cont...
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- both my kids went thru the same thing. i know it's sooo maddening, but it will pass. my son was going to school up until 2nd grade and doing it. i tried the punishmen...
- Dear J., Did the doctor take a urine sample? Maybe she has a low bladder infection. Also, maybe you could teach her how to strengthen her muscles down there, it i...
- I'm not sure what your other responses are... however, she might be wetting herself, because you are pregnant. She might feel like you care for this unborn child more...
How Do I Explain Illnesses to My Children?
Asked by T.V. from Grand Rapids
on September 20, 2006
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I have two young boys and in the last two months they have had two big health issues to deal with... I was diagnosed with Alopecia areata and my husband just got diagn...
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- I would try getting some books from the library and explaining to them the illness in simple terms. The diabetic diet is actually very healthy and your kids may be be...
- T., I would just be honest and explain things to your children in simple terms - let them ask questions or even go to a doctor's appointment with you (if the doctor...
- Have you asked your doctors if they have any books or material they use for kids that get diagnosed with these illnesses – or your pediatrician. I know your kids don’...
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Asked by L.B. from Denver
on November 12, 2008
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A little history...both of my kids were conceived using Clomid. We tried for many moons to have both without any assistance, but we were blessed to get pregnant prett...
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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...
Products for Diabetes
Asked by Z.N. from Denver
on October 31, 2008
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My father in-law is diabetic and I am looking to get him some prducts that are safe for him (yogurt, juice even cakes...), but I don't seem to find anything. I found ...
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- There are yogurts and candies made with Splenda. Russell Stover's sells a line of sugar free candies (made with Splenda) specifically for diabetics and hypoglycemics....
- The first thing I would caution you about when considering "sugar free" products is that if it has sugar alcohol instead, it is even worse for a diabetic. There is al...
- Hi Z., There are several technologies that all people with diabetes need to know about as well as several nutritional products that can help them as well. It is espec...
4 Year Old Always Thirsty
Asked by B.R. from Longview
on June 19, 2009
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Hi Ladies! My 4 year old little boy has been constantly thirsty for the last couple of months. He is always asking for something to drink, and his lips are always dr...
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- IT could be the asthma meds, but please take him to the Dr. That is a sign of diabetes. Is he constantly hungry and eat like there no tomorrow? That is also a sign.
- Hi B. - I would talk to his pedi about it - if he's drinking a lot and still dehydrated he could be having some difficulty absorbing it..?? Mainly I just wanted to ...
- Hi B., It could be a result of the antihistamines that your child is having excessive thirst from, but to be SURE I would definitely take him to the pediatrician and ...
Diabetic 4 Year Old - Insulin Injections vs Insulin Pump
Asked by E.J. from Fresno
on July 7, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes about a year and a half ago. She has been getting her inulin through injections since her diagnosis, her doctor seems to be pu...
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- Hello E., Welcome to the world of diabetes! Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 12 and is 25 now. Its not going to be the easiest world for these girls...
- I wish I could have an insulin pump! Ok, this might not be of too much help since I am not 4, nor have I ever had a pump...but I wish I could get one. The pros are: no...
- A good friend of mine has a daughter who has had type 1 diabetes diagnosed at 2 years old. She is now six and still using injections. Her mother wants her to eventua...
Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
