Need some Gestational Diabetes Menu Ideas! Help?

by admin August 28th, 2008

I am 16 weeks pregnant and I have gestational diabetes. Well, i can only have snacks that are 15 carbs or less. Well, I eat my last snack around 2 or 2:30 but, I usually don’t eat until 5:30 & 6. I get so hungry during the time of 2:30 to 5:30…are there any no carb foods that you know of that I could eat during that time. I also I notice that I’ve been eating supper about 5:30 or 6 and then around 8. So is it okay to eat late at night.

fruits and veggies are low calorie! its OK to eat late just don’t go to bed right away stay up for about an hour after u eat

Can somebody please give me some foods that a diabetic can eat without having their glucose skyrocket?

by admin August 28th, 2008

Can somebody please give me some good foods that a diabetic can eat without having their glucose skyrocket

any meats, cheeses, eggs don't raise glucose at all.

Now to test what foods do to or for you:

test your glucose level, eat the food, say a cup of milk or a banana, 90 minutes to 2 hours after the first test, test again. Journal everything.

if the food raises your glucose level more than 50 points, consider whether you want to continue to have it on a regular basis, a little bit of it occasionally or delete it entirely from your food plan.

I do this on a regular basis, when meds change, when I change exercise plans or routines, when my glucose seems to be getting too high!!

Journal your whole days for about a month or two!! It will help you to see what you are doing right and what is wrong with your lifestyle plan.

Good luck!!

Dog w/Diabetes: How soon/long after meal should she have insulin?

by admin August 28th, 2008

I never want to give it directly after she eats cuz she's not digesting yet but I don't want to wait TOO long… what's the ideal time to wait after she's finished eating to give insulin?

Your vet needs to be advising you on this.

Insulin dependant Diabetes is NOT something you should be getting help for over the internet.

CALL YOUR VET. If he's closed, call an EMERGENCY vet.

What were YOUR symptoms of Gestational Diabetes?

by admin August 28th, 2008

Yes, I asked this morning, but I'm asking again-wondering if you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, what if any symptoms did you have? The few answers I got this morning said they had no symptoms really. That surprises me.

Thanks!

Oh-I have googled this info several times and found out what the basic symptoms are-BUT I am wanting to know your personal experiences with it.

I had GD and the only symptom I had was extreme blurred vision. I was trying to read the back of a package at Wal-mart and no matter where I held the package I COULD NOT read it, it was completely blurry. It just so happened that I was to take the test the next day, but, I already knew the answer. Do you have GD? If you do, try not to worry. I followed the doctors orders and ate right and watched my blood sugar. I only had to take a small amount of insulin at the very end of my pregnancy and my baby weighed only 6 lbs. and is perfect. Good luck!

I am having problems with my diabetes I am 29 and do not want to take medicine any suggestions on my diet?

by admin August 28th, 2008

I have had it for 2 years and have lost 30 pounds in that time I have given up all sugar sweets and all juice and reg. pop but it is still giving me fits how do I win this battle for life without meds all my doctor wants is to medicate me I want to fix it not docotor it till I die please suggest a new diet plan

the simpliest diet is make sure everything you eat comes from a garden no artificial food if you know what i mean and eat sensible the better you eat the better you feel . i am also a diabetic have been for almost 4 years learning the do's and don'ts

Anybody use Gymnema Sylvestre to help control diabetes or weight loss?

by admin August 28th, 2008

Read about this herb known for being a sugar destroyer, and am trying it. Only a week so far, it hasn't busted the sugar factor, but I can really see a difference in inches melting away, amazingly? Whata ya think?

I think that gymnema, bitter melon, cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, fenugreek, and a few others, all help to keep us normalized. My last HbA1C was 5.8, so something I'm doing must be working. Read this for more:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

is it common to have diabetes symptoms after surgery?

by admin August 28th, 2008

My father just had major surgery and after the hospital said
he was a diabetic. But I'm a diabetic and have checked his
bloodsugar at home from time to time and it has alway's been
normal under 100. At the hospital it hasn't been higher than
120 after a meal and 70-80 before so what's up?

Sometimes illness, especially in the elderly can cause diabetic symptoms, also it could be related to certain medications that he may be on. I would talk to his doctor or nurse next time you are at the hospital, just to get clarification.

1 in 3 Have Diabetes and Their Physician Is Clueless

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Nearly all physicians fail to appreciate the importance of insulin control in diabetes and as a result are destroying the health of millions

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Diabetes Diet Guidelines : Food Pyramid: Diabetes Diet Tips

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Learn about Food Guide Pyramid for a diabetic diet in this free healthy living video from our registered dietitian and professional chef.

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Diabetic Diet: 6 Important Principles To Consider

by admin August 28th, 2008

In order for a diabetic to have a healthy lifestyle, they need to follow a few simple rules which can make their diabetes a lot easier to control. Follow these 6 tips. To Learn More About Diabetic Diets, Visit: http://www.diabeticdietsreview.com

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