Gestational Diabetes question?
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2009
Hi, has anyone been really overweight when fallen pregnant & not suffered from Gestational Diabetes during that pregnancy? My OB is convinced I’m going to get it due to my weight, I’m due to have a GTT in next couple of weeks but told her I had one just prior to falling pregnant & it was negative. My pregnancy was not planned, I was about to go on a strict diet & exercise program to lose weight & never planned to get pregnant but it just happened but my OB has me stressed about all the things that can go wrong given my weight in this pregnancy.
Just because you are overweight does not mean that you will get Gestational Diabetes! Don’t stress about it until proven otherwise. Sounds like your doctor likes to scare people.
There are many ‘skinny’ women out there who are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. No matter what your size, it is controllable as long as you follow the diet.
If your doctor continues to throw scare tactics at you simply because you are overweight, find another doctor 
Better yet, see if a midwife will take you..
How will be the weight gain in the women with gestational diabetes….?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2009
I am about 33 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed gestational diabetes in my 28th week. Now I am controlling my sugar levels with the diet given by the doctor. I did not gain any weight since 4 weeks with this diet. My total weight gain in 33 weeks is 20 pounds. But I am worrying that did not gain any weight during these 4 weeks with Gest.Diabetes diet…Can somebody help me in this…?
if you are overweight, you don’t have to worry about not gaining weight during pregnancy if you’re following the gestational diabetic diet – the diet is taking off the fat, but your baby is still getting the nutrition it needs.
28 Weeks Pregnant
Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2009
28 weeks pregnant!
Any suggestions on stretch mark lotion, sleep positions and falling back asleep?
Thanks for watching!!!
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28 Weeks Pregnant
Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2009
28 weeks pregnant!
Any suggestions on stretch mark lotion, sleep positions and falling back asleep?
Thanks for watching!!!
Duration : 0:6:57
Hypoglycemic Update-What my NUT said….
Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2009
Dealing with hypoglycemia post op. WLS. Diet and instructions on blood sugar levels.
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Hypoglycemic Update-What my NUT said….
Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2009
Dealing with hypoglycemia post op. WLS. Diet and instructions on blood sugar levels.
Duration : 0:6:12
Gestational diabetes & diet .. ?
Posted by admin on Oct 3, 2009
I have GD, I was borderline with my GTT (just one or two points over on two tests) so I was diagnosed .. I follow my diet strictly and never slip up at all. Not even think about it. This is since week 29 or 30 and I am now at 36 weeks and 1 day. My baby shower was today and I had a piece of cake. Did anyone else do this? I also ate some turkey stuffing, and a cheesecake cupcake. This is all I ate that had any carbs, though. I’m scared something will happen to the baby now! Anyone else deal with this?
Nah, you’re fine. One day off the wagon isn’t enough to significantly affect the baby’s weight gain. As long as you don’t make a habit of it you’re fine.
Also, cheesecake doesn’t send my blood sugars up. I think there’s so much fat in it as well as some protein!
I had a piece of cake at my shower, too. Don’t worry, it won’t be too long before the baby is born and you can relax about food.
Gestational diabetes & diet .. ?
Posted by admin on Oct 3, 2009
I have GD, I was borderline with my GTT (just one or two points over on two tests) so I was diagnosed .. I follow my diet strictly and never slip up at all. Not even think about it. This is since week 29 or 30 and I am now at 36 weeks and 1 day. My baby shower was today and I had a piece of cake. Did anyone else do this? I also ate some turkey stuffing, and a cheesecake cupcake. This is all I ate that had any carbs, though. I’m scared something will happen to the baby now! Anyone else deal with this?
Nah, you’re fine. One day off the wagon isn’t enough to significantly affect the baby’s weight gain. As long as you don’t make a habit of it you’re fine.
Also, cheesecake doesn’t send my blood sugars up. I think there’s so much fat in it as well as some protein!
I had a piece of cake at my shower, too. Don’t worry, it won’t be too long before the baby is born and you can relax about food.
How to lose weight when you have reactive hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 3, 2009
In June of this year I was diagnosed as having reactive hypoglycemia which is borderline diabetic. I need to know how I can lose weight because I am at my heaviest weight. I have been taking walks daily for 30 minutes for the pass few years. I have stopped taking walks as often since my younger brother passed in May of this.
Hey! Good for you for taking charge of your health and exercising. Firstly, any exercise is good, but there’s a lot of data to show that moderate to intense exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes a week (150-180 is ideal) is tremendously beneficial, and in particular, that interval training (alternating between [low and medium], [low and high], or [medium and high] intensity exercise is the best for both fitness and weight loss. This might mean alternating calesthenics with marching on the spot, or alternating walking and jogging (jogging and running), or walking up and down stairs.
You should discuss a fitness plan with your doctor, to make sure it’s OK.
Also, there is a recent study that shows portion control with the help of dining plates marked with suggested portions are very effective in aiding weight loss in diabetics.
How to lose weight when you have reactive hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Oct 3, 2009
In June of this year I was diagnosed as having reactive hypoglycemia which is borderline diabetic. I need to know how I can lose weight because I am at my heaviest weight. I have been taking walks daily for 30 minutes for the pass few years. I have stopped taking walks as often since my younger brother passed in May of this.
Hey! Good for you for taking charge of your health and exercising. Firstly, any exercise is good, but there’s a lot of data to show that moderate to intense exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes a week (150-180 is ideal) is tremendously beneficial, and in particular, that interval training (alternating between [low and medium], [low and high], or [medium and high] intensity exercise is the best for both fitness and weight loss. This might mean alternating calesthenics with marching on the spot, or alternating walking and jogging (jogging and running), or walking up and down stairs.
You should discuss a fitness plan with your doctor, to make sure it’s OK.
Also, there is a recent study that shows portion control with the help of dining plates marked with suggested portions are very effective in aiding weight loss in diabetics.
