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Diabetes tips, articles and product reviews. Testing your Blood Sugar
When you have gestational diabetes your doctor is going to run tests at the beginning but then it is going to be up to you to monitor your own blood sugar on a daily basis. You will still get the support that you will need but a lot of the process of keeping your blood sugar under control is ...
The Risk of Gestational Diabetes in Future Pregnancies
If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes in pregnancy the chances are very high you
will also get the disease in future pregnancies. There have been cases where this hasn’t happened and there may be steps you can take to lessen your chances of getting it again. Before you ... Treatment Options for Gestational Diabetes
Once you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes you will see an
endocrinologist and develop a treatment plan. You may also see a nutritionist or dietician to help you develop a food plan that will meat the needs of you and the baby and not be detrimental to your blood sugar level. ... What Causes Gestational Diabetes?
The exact cause or causes of what causes gestational diabetes are not known. But there
are risk factors that can increase the chances of getting it. As with any disease, risk factors are not a guarantee that you will contract the disease they just make the likelihood of getting it ... What is Gestational Diabetes?
When a woman develops insulin resistant during pregnancy it is referred to as gestational diabetes. The disease acts in the same manner as when a person who is not pregnant has diabetes. In most cases, after the baby is born the diabetes goes away and a woman’s blood glucose ...
When you get Sick and have Gestational Diabetes
Aside from the morning sickness that many women suffer from in the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy, you may catch a cold or the flu before your baby is born. In of itself, this isn’t a fun experience but when you have gestational diabetes and are on insulin it is very important that ... When your Blood Sugar is Too Low
In a perfect diabetic world, you take your insulin, eat your meals and exercise and your
blood glucose levels remain stable. But things happen, you take your insulin late, you eat a light meal and then spend all afternoon running errands. This is a recipe for hypoglycemia – ... Complications in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
The long-term effects of improperly managed diabetes on your body and internal organs
can be very serious. The different complications range from eye to heart problems and in severe cases can cause premature death. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in diabetics. The ... Getting Pregnant when you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
There is no reason that you can not get pregnant and have a healthy baby because you are
diabetic. But there are precautions and preparations that should be taken to provide a healthy pregnancy for both you and your unborn baby. Before you try to become pregnant, you should have a ... Hyperglycemia and Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Elevated blood sugars are not good for your body and prolonged exposure to high blood
sugars can have devastating affects on your organs (specifically your heart, kidneys, and eyes). Recognizing the signs of high glucose levels and testing regularly can help to keep you aware and in ...
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