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April 2015 Moms
sjh5178
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Gestational Diabetes
sjh5178
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Hi Everyone,
I've been doing my own research online, but looking for advice from any women who have actually also had to deal with gestational diabetes. I've been changing my diet and trying to stay more active to help manage my glucose levels. I've been doing pretty good, I check my sugar upon getting up in the morning, and approximately 2 hours after each meal. When I check it in the morning it's usually around 90 to 110. Two hours after my meals it ranges between 105-125, occasionally slightly higher. I really don't want to have to be on medication and would like to manage this naturally, although I don't want harm to this little girl growing in my belly because of something I am controlling. I am 31 weeks pregnant, due April 30 and want to manage this and also want to be sure my baby is getting enough nutrition. I have an appointment with my Dr in 3days where this will be discussed but, like I said, if anyone who has actually been through this can offer any advice I'd truly, truly appreciate if you'd share it with me. Thanks ahead of time!!
I've been doing my own research online, but looking for advice from any women who have actually also had to deal with gestational diabetes. I've been changing my diet and trying to stay more active to help manage my glucose levels. I've been doing pretty good, I check my sugar upon getting up in the morning, and approximately 2 hours after each meal. When I check it in the morning it's usually around 90 to 110. Two hours after my meals it ranges between 105-125, occasionally slightly higher. I really don't want to have to be on medication and would like to manage this naturally, although I don't want harm to this little girl growing in my belly because of something I am controlling. I am 31 weeks pregnant, due April 30 and want to manage this and also want to be sure my baby is getting enough nutrition. I have an appointment with my Dr in 3days where this will be discussed but, like I said, if anyone who has actually been through this can offer any advice I'd truly, truly appreciate if you'd share it with me. Thanks ahead of time!!
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Re: Gestational Diabetes
The other advice I would give is to eat meat with your carbs when you can. That slows down the rate sugar hits your system. For example, if I eat just half a bagel 30gs of carbs, I will get a high number (130's). If I eat half a 5 Guys burger with 30 fries, I'll come in under 120.
For breakfast, I eat eggs with a piece of rye toast. That never fails me. Rye bread and cinnamon bread both have 15 grams of carbs (check the label to be sure, of course). Some of the wheat breads have upwards of 20. I like to make wraps with low carb tortillas too. That always works for me. White bread and white rice don't work well for me at all.
Anyway, I'm sure the doctor will give you some great tips. Good luck!
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The pills aren't so bad as a control method, with luck you wont have to go on them or insulin .
If you do start getting higher numbers though it's not necessarily something you are doing , it might be unavoidable so if it happens don't beat yourself up about it.
Good luck with managing it just with diet, it works for some women
So far my numbers have been doing good, but while I was there they told me that the needles you use to give yourself insulin have also come along way. They use a "pen" now, so you just push a button. They also say that it hurts even less than the lancet because the needle is so small. One of the nurses even said her class couldn't tell they were even sticking themselves with a real needle. My point being, that if you have to do it, you'll be able to. It's not like 25 years ago when people had to use a regular syringe.
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