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Category: Gestational Diabetes

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04/30/06 01:51 PM

I just found out I have gestational diabetes & will be meeting with a diabetic nurse next week. I wanted to know if I can use Splenda even though I am pregnant.
Asked by: mprompovit  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/29/06 06:56 PM

My doctor gave me a recommendation of a 30 carb breakfast, 15 carb snack, 60 carb lunch, 15 carb snack, a 60 carb dinner and then another 15 carb snack. Am I supposed to eat that much per meal or is that just the maximum amount that I am allowed?? My ranges are supposed to 60-120 and an hour after my meals my blood sugar is as high as 186. Should I eat more or less?
Asked by: s@r@hs  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/14/06 09:57 PM

I am 30 weeks along and a week ago we found out that I tested positive for gestational diabetes and was told to monitor my glucous levels 4 times a day (fasting and 1 hour after each meal). I have been doing this for 6 days and my readings have been in the target range except for my fasting. They have been in the range of 88 - 103 (lowest to highest). The doctor wants to put me on insulin because the fasting is too high. Can this be avoided? Perhaps maybe a stricker diet or something.
Asked by: mbitsakis  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/07/06 06:51 PM

I am 32 weeks pregnant & have been tested for GDM and the test was negative. I did not feel well one day so I did a glucose check on myself & results were 332 (this was almost 4 hours after I ate) My DR acted as if I did something wrong by checking it. He also said that I knew nothing about it & I should leave things like that for professionals. Should I keep checking or just not worry?
Asked by: tcrooks  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/06/06 10:37 AM

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my third pregnancy. My daughter is almost 3 years old and her blood sugar levels are running high, my question is can a child who was born to a mother with gestational diabetes develope type 1 diabetes because the mother had gestational diabetes? I am now a diabetic, and there is a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Asked by: colleen76  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/03/06 05:50 PM

I have noticed a surge in my blood glucose with prenatal vitamin. Is there a better prenatal vitamin for me than others? My doctor really doesn't know much about this.
Asked by: gowithflow  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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04/02/06 01:06 PM

What is a unsafe blood glucose level when fasting that I should consult a doctor about? I test 4 x a day and my 2 hour levels are always below 105 but my fasting levels go between 90 and 105 is this a serouis problem? or am I okay?
Asked by: jen303  
Category: Gestational Diabetes
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