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'm 29.5 weeks pregnant with my second child and I went for a routine one hours glucose test my results where so high that I don't have to take a three hour test I have to start insulin , right away... I'm shocked and scared! with my first child I had Gestational diabetes but was able to control it with diet. I'm not going to be so lucky this time.
I'm worried about my unborn sons health and mine. I am thankful that I have been sticking with the "diet" plan I was given with my first pregnancy , just as precaution since I found out I was pregnant but I was a little lax with it.
I've always been overweight. always ... just before I got pregnant I had lost 20 lbs... ( that 's when you usually get pregnant..lol) my mother has type 2 diabetes...that is under control since she's lost major weight, my little brother has type 1 , he's 11 he got it when he was 9. there are others in the family and I knew that I had/have a chance of getting it.
my goal right now is to keep my Blood Sugar under control until after my son is born. and then... I want to lose major weight... like my mom...except I don't lose it as easy as her.. she just started to exercise and it's falling off... me I exercise already and I'm still fat. I don't drink soda, or eat alot of fast food, I think I'm a very health conscience person...I drink water, fat free milk, eat breakfast every morning, eat light yogurt or cottage cheese instead of the regular stuff, I use organic stuff, and eat berries rather than higher sugar fruits, I never drink fruit juice,I eat ground turkey rather than ground beef, tons of veggies, whole wheat breads and pastas... everything I can think to keep me healthy I do... and when not pregnant I exercise... everyday... a 30 minute walk and 3 times a week I work out at a gym... yet I'm FAT!!! what can I do? I've tried to get help with weight loss , I've talked to my doctors but it's like, they are not worried , like they think I don't do what I'm telling you... it's very frustrating, does anyone have any other tips as far as losing weight to ward of diabetes and to lose weight after my baby is born? (lucky I've only gained 15lbs. so the baby weight should come off easy it's just what's left that is gonna be hard ...)
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  | Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 12:30PM so sorry about your health concerns .. I am sorry about your health concerns .. I hope you have a healthy Baby ,,, Try not to stress too much as htats not healthy for you or the baby .. I hope the diabetes goes away after your son is born ... It reallysounds like you do everything right with your diet ... I never have had a major weight problem but after I quit smoking I gained some undesired weight ,and while my husband was battling cancer ,,if he wasnt eating I was eating for him .. But I found If i thought about dieting and eight control the more hungry Thats all I was thinking of was food Funny I gave up on dieting and hte weight come ..But I am not telling you to do that with your health condition you need to watch .. I guess I havent been a lot of help really just wanted to wish you well Hugs Becky   |
 | Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 12:51PM thanks becky. it's good to know others are listening...that is sometime the best help you can give :D |
 Feeling mellow | Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 12:54PM It's typical for diabetics to have probs. dropping the weight. Or they go the opposite way, and loose ALOT, and quickly, which isn't healthy either. If you don't have other major risk factors though, the doctor prob. won't ob |
| Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 1:26PM yep i am new but trying to be help when I can .. I had a cousin with really bad diabetis ... it's in my kids father side of hte family too I worry about my oldest as he is very over weight ,,and was my smallest baby... you just continu to stay determined .... Hugs from Ohio Becky |
 | Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 2:55PM Good luck. I hope you can reach your healthy weight, as well as find a doctor willing to help you with your goals, after, of course, you give birth a healthy baby. Good Luck! |
 | Posted Sep 13th, 2007 at 3:06PM www.sparkpeople.com That website ^^^ will help you with proper portion sizes and exercises. Believe it or not the average portion we eat is WAY too much and when you exercise regularly you have to up the anty every once in a while because your body becomes used to it. If that's YOUR picture as the avatar, you do not appear to overweight in the least. Pregnant, yes, overwieght, no. However, I have another option as well ... I use something called "WaferThins" ... People are going nutso over them because of the results and it seems they are on backorder right now because when I tried to order mine I got an email back ... anyhow ... www.wellnesslifeline.com "Wafer Thins" I hope you are able to overcome this soon and that your new baby brings more joy and health to the household. |
 | Posted Aug 21st, 2008 at 4:30PM It's OKAY!! I had the same scenario, in fact the lab messed up on my 3-hour test THREE times and had to keep doing. My son is perfectly healthy and wonderful. Don't stress, it's worse than just accepting and dealing with it. You have 10 weeks left, that's not long to handle this. I'm always here to talk to! +3 nods |
 | Posted Aug 21st, 2008 at 4:39PM I had gestational diabetes 7 years ago with my last child...she was born healthy...a little large, and a few small "problems" that took care of themselves...she is now a beautiful, healthy, precocious 7 year old...I managed to avoid diabetes for a few years...but last years was diagnosed...I had an infection that would not heal and was hospitalized when they discoverd by blood sugar was in the low 400's...yikes!...I lost about ten pounds after the hospital and got my b/s well under control (90-120) for about 8 months...the last couple of months it's been creeping up a bit, but whenever I exercise it goes back down...having some insurance inssues that prevent me from taking all the meds I need, but I am still at a point where diet and exercise work...I do hate having it...I do hate having to always be aware of how I feel, what I've eaten...when I can/should eat again...but, there are worse things to have...this is something I can control...there are treatments...and a healthy diet and exercise are good things for me...so, relax, breathe, walk, eat good foods and take care of yourself & that baby...peace..SS |
 | Posted Aug 28th, 2008 at 1:13PM My prayers are with you and your precious child. May your pregnancy go a bit smoother herein. Take extra care with yourself. May you have a guardian angel on your shoulder at all times. +2 nods |
 | Posted Sep 3rd, 2008 at 5:50PM First off, you need a hug!! You are going to be ok! Thank God for insulin, right?? On a more serious note, you should consider seeing a Registered Dietitian and/or a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) for help during your pregnancy. Most doctors do not have the training (as an endocrinologist would) to help you in detail. An RD/CDE can help create a plan that will be beneficial to you, your baby and even after you give birth. Insurance companies cover at least one visit for gestational but you can make the most out of it! Good luck! Generika RD |
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