Blood Glucose Levels Software

Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: 32 weeks pregnancy , detected with high sugar levels.What are the safe sugar/glucose levels during pregnancy? HI, Im 32 weeks pregnant. During my 24th week the glucose tolerance test was negative. But the recent test showed my fasting blood sugar level to be 101 and PP BS to be 114. The Doctor has asked me to constantly monitor the blood sugar levels at home, 8 times a day..phew..and as well control on diet and exercises. What are the normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy. I have a history of PC OS and as well my mother is a diabetic. does this mean even Iam a diabetic now and what are the proposed risks to my unborn child? ANSWER: i was had this issue with both my pregnancies my first it was untreated and she came out almost 10 ibs with my son (he is 4 months old now) i had to monitor my blood same as you before breakfast 1 hour after before snacks and after lunch, dinner etc etc… Normally its ideal if your fasting (when you wake up) glucoselevel is under 95 after lunch and snacks under 140 is the highest period. It is important to watch what you eat and walk alot. drink plenty of water because if not you will have a sick huge baby. Mine like i said was almost 10ibs and when i delivered her they had to break her clavicle in order to get her out and she now has seizure problems. With my son my sugars could not be controlled with diet alone i was testing at sugar levels of 240 an hour after i ate half a sandwich with only mustard and a peice of turkey. sooo i had to take medication and it still wasnt enough. finally i had to deliver for two reasons 1. they were afraid he was already large 2. i developed pre eclamsia. so i gave birth to a LARGE 6 ibs 2 oz baby at ONLY 34 weeks. he should have been between 4 and 5ibs at 34weeks so listen carefully and do not cheat the results could be worst then pricking your fingers 8 times a day (try doing that and then injecting yourself in the leg arm or lower tummy) it hurts QUESTION:High blood sugar level at 9 weeks pregnancy? I took my blood sugar level test after fasting (9 weeks 4 days pregnant) and the result came out high(159). so I need to go for 3 hr glucose test soon. Please let me know if I don’t pass that test either, what is the next step? I am very scared . and particularly can you guide me about some specific diet and exercise to keep the level down and under control? I was eating lots of fruits and some green veggies, milk, whole grain cereal occassionally and some junkie once ina while. what can I do to improve? the lab person called me to let me know the result this morning n she scheduled an appoint for 3 hr test in next 3 days.no doc’s appointment till 12th week.I took a test at home before I got pregnant about 10.5 weeks ago, it was 111. ANSWER: I am almost certain they are not going to send you for a 3 hr. test until later on in your pregnancy after they do the 1 hr test and it comes back high. Talk to your doctor and let them know about yourtest. My doctor had me cut fruits and fruit juice completely out of my diet as they contain high levels of sugar. It may seem healthy, and i’m sure in small amounts it is, but I was just eating too much I suposse QUESTION: What are normal Blood Sugar levels in 2 or 3 year old healthy kid.? Family history 1) Mom was diagnosed with type 2 at 38 years and started on insulin at 49 years. 2) Dad was daignosed with type 2 at 49/50 and went on insulin at 65. 3) One brother (out of two) was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at 9 years. 4) I had gestational diabetes in first pregnancy and was started on insulin from 12th week (started with 5 NPH). I had very good control during pregnancy though. Tested 7 times a day. Made drastic changes to my diet. Very few times my levels were above normal. Target was 130 after 1 hour. and less than 90 fasting. I was within range 90% of the time. My child’s readings. My kid is 2 1/2 year old now. Her 2 hour test was 115. Tested at home after dinner. Her Dinnerwas, 1) White Rice cooked (2/3 cup) 2) peas and paneer curry (Peas 2 about tsps, cheese half ounce, tamato onion gravy 2tsp.) 3) Plain yogurt 1/3 rd cup. 4) Bite size snickers bar. She took her main meal in about 25 mins and ate her snickers 10 mins later. ANSWER: Normal for anyone – kids or not is approximately 90-145. Anything over 200 and you can look at diabetes as something to be investigated. Having had gestational diabetes you do have a higher chance of developing T2 diabetes – exercising and watching what you eat can definitely make a HUGE difference. A non-diabetic will have almost no fluctuation with their eating – whereas a pre-diabetic can. In children that young – they will get Type 1 diabetes – or juvenille as some people call it. 115 is just fine. Just look out for other symptoms. Excessing thirst, frequent urinating, lethargy without normal reasoning, sweet smelling breath. Check out websites such as www.diabetes-book.com and read up on it more. I am a type 2 diabeticdiagnosed at age 39. QUESTION: 33 weeks pregnant with high sugar/glucose level? HI, Im 33 weeks pregnant. During my 24th week the glucose tolerance test was negative. But the recent test showed my fasting blood sugar level to be 101 and PP BS to be 114. The Doctor has asked me to constantly monitor the blood sugar levels at home, 8 times a day..phew..and as well control on diet and exercises. What are the normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy. I have a history of PC OS and as well my mother is a diabetic. does this mean even I’m a diabetic now and what are the proposed risks to my unborn child? ANSWER: Your doctor should tell you what’s normal. But I know while I was pregnant (I lost the baby at 22 weeks due to complications that had nothing to do with being a diabetic, even though I’ve been a type 1 for 24 years.) my obgyn and my endo told me my blood sugars should be between 75-80 fasting and 90-100 after eating. Aks your doctor though. He/she should be able to tell you what youshould be aiming for. Especially if you’re testing that many times a day. Your doctor can also do tests to check of diabetes now, he or she may even want to run another glucose tolerance test. They can also tell you any risks to your baby. You’re pretty far along, and I’m sure you’ve had all the pre natal test done to check for anything that may be wrong with your baby, but just to be on the safe side, have your doctor fill you in on all the questions you asked here. That’s what they get paid the big bucks for. Good luck with your little one. QUESTION: Diabetes and Pregnancy? I have type 1 diabetes, i’ve had it for the past 9 and a half years, i’m 22 now and i am considering having children in the near future. i was just wondering if any women who have diabetes and have kids, how their experiences were?? and how hard it is to control your blood sugars levels during pregnancy. I now have 4 shots a day, 3 shots of NovoRapid and 1 shot of Lantus, I was recently put on this dose as my olddose of 2 shots of Mixtard 30/70 were making my blood sugar levels jump too high and too low, since i’ve been put on the new dose, my levels have been very good. ANSWER: Yes you can get pregnant with diabetes but it may be hard and you will have a high risk pregnancy and will have to be monitored very closely. You should speak to your endocrinologist and OB/GYN before even trying. Two of my friends have had several pregnancies with success but they have also had complications and miscarriages. The hormones during pregnancy make blood sugar control difficult but it can be done. Good luck. QUESTION: What is the accurate level of diabetes during pregnancy? Hi i am 28 weeks pregnant and i am suffering from gestational diabetes and from last week i have been monitoring my blood sugar levels by following a special diet and regular exercise. And after all this my sugar level has come under control but sometimes it comes in between 5m/mol and sometimes its just under a required level thatmeans 6.7m/mol (after meal). So i was just wondering as long it comes under 7m/mol is good or as lower is better? ANSWER: Lower is better, but this is not something you should stress too much about as long as it’s under 7. Stress can actually raise blood glucose. Keep up the healthy diet, exercise daily, and don’t fret. You should be aware that many women who have had gestational diabetes will develop type two diabetes later in life. You should also be aware that you can prevent it. The most important thing you can do right now is learn all you can about a healthy, high nutrient, low carb Calorie diet. Basically what that means is more raw natural fruits and vegetables and fewer man made products which are often stripped of important nutrients. The nutrients that keep your cells and organs healthy. When cells become unhealthy, they become insulin resistant. That’s when your pancreas produces too much insulin as the blood sugar levels go up. That can cause several things to happen andthat is why such a high percentage of the population is unhealthy. For more, look up metabolic syndrome to see exactly what is going on in your body. Watch the video linked below, it’s revealing: QUESTION: Glucose test (diabetes) during pregnancy? So I took the 1 hour test on Monday. The dr office called and said I failed, so I went in today for the 3 hour test. I live about 30 minutes from the hospital and by the time I got home, I was really sick (freezing, but badly sweating, couldn’t keep eyes open, couldn’t concentrate, shaking…). I quickly ate something, and then the phone rang and it was my dr’s office. They wanted to make sure I was ok and made it home, because the last blood draw showed a blood sugar level of 34. They said this was extremly low. The nurse who called would not really discuss the results and what it meant (said I had to talk to dr next Tues), although she did say she did not have the results of the other blood tests. She only knew about the low one, because thelab called because they were concerned. I guess I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else? Or if anyone else has had low blood sugar during pregnancy, and what they had to do to control it? ANSWER: Yes keep some juice or a quick snack with you at all times in the car or your purse when your out cause you can get dizzy at a drop of a dime and trust me you don’t want that. Plus your doctor should discuss this further with you on next visit and subscribe meds I cant believe they let you leave before giving you your results this is really unsafe on their behalf because something serious could have happened and it would have been their fault. After I took my test they wouldn’t let me leave because mines was a little low so they brought me and orange and cheese and crackers and a juice and me and hubby stayed for about an hour after until I felt fine hope this helps you out. Please discuss this matter further with your doctor on your next visit that was very negligent!! QUESTION:How to control blood pressure during pregnancy? Im 28 and 12 weeks pregnant with my first child. 4 days ago i went to the clinic to check my blood pressure and it read 96/55 and the sugar level was at 3,9% Im worried that this will have an impact on my child. How do i control it and what should i avoid? just to think that 3 weeks ago it was high but stabilised in 3 days…Or is this normal??? ANSWER: QUESTION: Repost: Pregnant with low blood sugars all the time, even though I cut basal levels.Is something really wrong? I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow. Doctor says placenta and baby look fine and happy, besides the baby being 7lbs 9 oz 3 weeks ago! I’ve been having contraction and irritability since week 29, it never goes away. With no other complications. Recently instead of upping my basal levels and trying to keep them under control, like that which is common among third trimester pregnancy’s , my blood sugars have been constantly low! The other night was the scariest when I caught it at 32,it literally dropped so fast, I didn’t know it was coming. I went to bed with a blood sugar of 85, which is good, but I drank some Hawaiian punch anyway because I’m so afraid of dropping, 20 minutes later, i feel like crap and can’t sleep, my sugar is 54, I drink a chocolate milk which was with the chocolate mix alone 2 Carbs plus the milk was another 22gCHO. 10 minutes later I feel like crap, my blood sugar is 32, I drank 3 1/2 12 oz glasses of OJ. I woke up in the morning with a blood sugar of 47! This is really bizarre for me because since I’ve been diabetic for 7 years, i’m so brittle, I couldn’t smell sugar without my blood sugar rising. The doctor just cut all my basal levels, at night it was 1.9 now it is 0.5 and now at 3:30am, my blood sugar was 45! It’s quite sad. It’s wearing me out and scaring me at the same time. I didn’t even cover my 30g Dinner tonight. Has this happened to any other pregnant woman? Or anyone for that matter? - I am in constant contact with my doctor buthe said he’s never seen this before in a pregnant woman , unless it’s after she gives birth. ANSWER: QUESTION: How to get better control of my type 1 diabetes so that I can get pregnant? My fiance and I both would like to have a baby, except that my Blood Sugar Levels are still fairly high, My last HBA1C was about 9.1. I would like to know what are some ways of getting my Diabetes under better control faster, so that I can have a better pregnancy and by not putting the baby at so much risk? ANSWER: Talk to your Doctor immediately. He or she can work with you to get your diabetes under control. You would want to find an ob/gyn who has experience with pregnant women with diabetes, and work with him/her before you become pregnant to ensure that you have a safe pregnancy for you and your baby. You may also find a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) who are a great help in working with your day to day control issues of control, you may also want to work with a nutritionist to make sure youare eating the right things to maintain good BG control, as well as what you should eat for your baby’s nutrition. Good luck! QUESTION: How high does blood sugar have to be to harm a developing fetus? I am a diabetic and last wednesday found out that I am pregnant. I am having a hard time getting my blood sugar down to the levels my Dr wants it at. My Dr wants me to be under 120 1 hr after eating and less than 90 before breakfast. My 1hrs have been averaging anywhere from 150-130. I’ve even had a 173. I just stopped taking Metformin last Friday and started insulin today. The insulin dose of 3 units per meal don’t appear to bringing it down to the desired level yet. I am only 5 wks pregnant, almost 6. I am very concerned about the effect these blood sugar fluxuations are having on my unborn baby. Would love any advice from anyone who has been there done that. or who just knows alot about the subject. I’m not even having that many carbs. I was controlled pretty well up until I gotpregnant but pregnancy hormones are causing problems. Any advice or things I should really be aware of? I’m praying to God that my blood sugars have don’t damage to my baby. Thanks in advance ANSWER: QUESTION: ketones and pregnancy? I am 28 weeks pregnant. Due April 25th. This is my 3rd pregnancy and never had this problem. Last week I failed my glucose test 1 hour 147 Went back in to do a fasting 3 hour test Fasting 96 1 hour 214 2 hour 179 3 hour 149 So now they have me on a diet. 3 meals 3 snacks Counting my carbs grams and meat in take. I check my blood sugar levels during the day and my keytones levels when I wake up. I am doing good with the sugar levels I have problems before dinner and the 2 hour test after dinner some times. But the past two mornings I have failed my keytones test. With high levels as dark as the strip can get. Keytones this is what I know about them Ketones are produced when your body gets energy by breaking down fat instead of sugar. Ketones become a problemwhen you do not have enough insulin to control ketone production properly or you are truly starving because of lack of food. When too many ketones are produced too quickly they upset the delicate balance of the body’s chemistry and can lead to a problem called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). My question is what is the next step? What will they have me do, or is there any more test coming up? Just a little curious want more info. I am posting this in two groups pregnancy and health. I do eat what my diet tells me to the t. I am a little ocd about following rules so I know I am doing it right. Thank you for all the help! I am calling the Dr in the AM and going in Tuesday. ANSWER: When my son gets ketones the Dr. tells him to drink lots of water. You should tell the Dr. if you have 2 high tests in a row.If you get DKA you have to be hospitalized. QUESTION: Very tired in 33 weeks of pregnancy? Hi all, I have gestational diabetes, found out at week 28. Since then, I’ve been on a controlleddiet. I’ve been advised to walk at least 30 minutes but for the past 2 or 3 weeks, I’ve been feeling extremely tired and weakness in my legs especially in the morning. It’s such a struggle to get out of bed or do things. I really have to push myself. I have an appointment in less than 2 weeks where my blood sugar levels will be re-tested. Has anyone experienced this in their pregnancies? Any advice on how to gain a bit more energy? Does it mean I could be anemic or have low iron? ANSWER: QUESTION: Did I have a miscarriage without even knowing I’m pregnant? I had my period a little over a week ago, but for the past 3 1/2 weeks I’ve been feeling stranger than ever. I’ve never felt this way before. I had a headache for a week, I felt like I was going to faint, I was light headed, dizzy, and exhausted no matter how much sleep I got. I also was getting sudden, brief waves of nausea; I would just be sitting there eating, then have to run to the bathroom to throw up. I thought I might bepregnant, but I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. But then two days ago I started having very mild menstrual cramps then I went to the bathroom and a very small string of clotted blood came out of me. That’s never happened to me before. I had a million blood tests from cbc, to blood sugar levels, to testing my kidney function and thyroid. Everything came out normal. I also had a blood pregnancy test after the blood clot and it was negative. After the blood clot came out of me I stopped taking my birth control and now I am having my period again after 4 days of not taking it. Could I have had an early miscarriage? I’ve never felt like that before and ever since that “blood clot” came out of me I feel much much better, no dizziness or nausea since then. Now I am having my period because I stopped taking my BC pills, or is it from the miscarriage? Did I have an early miscarriage? ANSWER: QUESTION: High blood sugars past few days for no reason? Ever since Friday of last week myblood sugar level has been above 300. I am 17 and I’ve been well controlled for the past few years. I’m rarely ever high unless it’s a special occasion such as my birthday. I’ve been a diabetic, type one, since i was four years old. I am on the lantus solarstar pen 28 units before bed and on the novopen for one unit per every 8 carbs plus corrections if needed (rarely). I’m kindof afraid to mention this to my parents right now, for my bad diabetes control in my early teen years. Only way my insulin works is if i take five times the amount i would normaly take. My question is what can i do? Did my body stop reacting to insulin? I tried a new pen of each, same results, and the pens are not expired. Anyone else go through this? Any way to help lower it better? Could a possible pregnancy be the reason?? My period is due soon and i have had unprotected sex, and I know, don’t yell at me, it was wrong and i risked a lot by doing that, and I’m sorry. Could that stress play a part in it?ANSWER: Lin, you need to talk to your medical team about this. 300 is crazy high! They can also find out whether you are pregnant or not because you will need to find out one way or the other. Give your diabetes nurse a call QUESTION: High blood sugars won’t go away…help please, I’m scared!!? Ever since Friday of last week my blood sugar level has been above 300. I am 17 and I’ve been well controlled for the past few years. I’m rarely ever high unless it’s a special occasion such as my birthday. I’ve been a diabetic, type one, since i was four years old. I am on the lantus solarstar pen 28 units before bed and on the novopen for one unit per every 8 carbs plus corrections if needed (rarely). I’m kindof afraid to mention this to my parents right now, for my bad diabetes control in my early teen years. Only way my insulin works is if i take five times the amount i would normaly take. My question is what can i do? Did my body stop reacting to insulin? I tried a new pen of each, sameresults, and the pens are not expired. Anyone else go through this? Any way to help lower it better? Could a possible pregnancy be the reason?? My period is due soon and i have had unprotected sex, and I know, don’t yell at me, it was wrong and i risked a lot by doing that, and I’m sorry. Could that stress play a part in it? ANSWER: A. You have type 1 diabetes – the way you take insulin does not change that. B. You cannot become suddenly resistant to insulin. C. Do not exercise if your blood sugar is out of control. D. Your first inclination is the strongest possibility – get a pregnancy test immediately. E.No matter how hard it will be to tell your parents – you must do so immediately, no matter what the cause. You are in danger of diabetic keto-acidosis. They will be understandably upset but only because they are concerned for your well being. E. Stress, hormones and many other things can cause your blood sugars to spike. If you are not pregnant, get checked for celiac disease. Mydiabetic son has celiac and once he went gluten free, we were able to control his blood sugar more effectively. QUESTION: Does anyone had blood sugar issues from Abilify? Hi, my psychiatrist recently started me on a small does of Abilify as an add on to my Lithium to control hallucinations associated with Bipolar Disorder. I am diabetic but my problem is hypoglycemia but this is my 2nd day on Abilify (I may be getting ill) and my fasting sugar was nearly 150! I would rather have high sugar than all the trouble with the low levels I’ve been having but I’m nearly 8 months pregnant (Abilify is safest during pregnancy) and I don’t want high sugars to affect my unborn baby. It just seemed a little weird that such a small dose after 2 days would increase my sugars like this, they are normally in the 60′s-70′s (or lower) fasting and 70-90′s 2 hours after a meal. Can anyone tell me of their experiences with blood sugar increases and at what dose of Abilify? ANSWER: I don’t think it affects alldiabetics this way but my sugar hit 500 or more, I’m not sure if it was any higher because that’s as high as my meter would go. I was not very smart and didn’t go to the hospital. It almost floored me. I was at work and my boss, not a very nice boss, (No longer work for her) wouldn’t get me a replacement and I wasn’t thinking clearly. I got better after a few hours. I can’t remember what the dose was, it was just a starter dose, if I remember right. But I’m positive it was the pill since I hadn’t really eaten enough carbs for that to happen. I would keep my eye on it, just for a while. but don’t let me scare you, my reaction wasn’t a slow over time thing, it just went up fast. QUESTION: how necessary is glucose testing during pregnancy? I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) naturally. This is my second pregnancy. During my first pregnancy I also had gestational diabetes (high blood sugar). My baby doctor told me I had to go for glucose testing and said I had no choice. The reason Idont want to go is, the sugar drink made me very sick when I took it during my first pregnancy. When I was diagnosed with Gestational diabetes, all they did was send me to a diet class and give me another sugar blood tester which I already have. I do not at all believe I have gestational diabetes, I would know if my sugar levels were as out of control as they were when I had it during my first pregnancy. Even if i had it, I know how to eat, Im already diabetic. Is it really necessary to get tested? They give me the sugar drink, make me sit in the waiting room for hours, as I feel like im going to pass out, then they take my blood. Whats the point? My nurse yelled at me today and told me I need to get it done. Is it really necessary? no prescription needed for test strips or blood glucose supplies, i buy them at the drug store Neato, that is good to know but I am against inductions. I had a terrible time when I neared my due date with my son.My doctors were trying to force an inductionon me, but I refused it. He came out 2 weeks late naturally, they checked the placenta and it was great. ty tho. ANSWER: First you say that you have hypoglycemia the you state you have diabetes .This is confusing. First figure out what you have and make sure to do everything you have to for your own sake and your baby’s life. If you have a prescription for testing strips your insurance can pay for them and you don’t have to pay out of pocket. QUESTION: Diabetic Type 1 and Pregnant? I just found out im 8 wks pregnant. I don’t have a normal menstrual cycle so I didnt think i was pregnant plus we used birth control. I wasn’t planning/expecting to be pregnant. I’m a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic. My sugar levels havent been good maybe around 150-200 max. I would like to know if anyone had high blood sugar levels from the start of the pregnancy and had a healthy baby???? I had a previous pregnancy and my baby was born with a heart problem and passed away shortly after. The doctor saidthe heart develops the first 60 days and i am passed that. I am working with the doctor to get them down and im on a strict diet so i am working on my sugars. Thanks for all your answers. ANSWER: There is a group called Pregnant at Kids on yahoo that is for people on a low carb diet and trying to conceive or pregnant. I think some are diabetics also. I’m just not sure if you follow a low carb diet or not. To subscribe and check it out to see if it is for you: PregnantAtKids-subscribe@yahoogroups.com QUESTION: has anyone ever been pregnant with type 2 diabetes befor? hi everyone,I have type 2 diabetes and I guess you can say it’s under control. I’m not on any meds but I am over weight. I think I may be pregnant. what are the problems you have with pregnancy when you have diabetes? I want people with real life exsperiences not a web link with statistics okay, thank you.what are the chances of you dying in labor or through your pregnancy? and what can you eat to give the baby thenutrition it needs but also keep your blood sugar levels normal? thanks…. ANSWER: To you smart alecks that are talking about fats and candy…shut up you’re clueless. I got gestational diabetes when I got pregnant. If you aren’t on insulin now, you will be when you get past month 4 or so. The hardest part is the weght gain with the insulin and not being able to eat too many fruits or milk. I gave up most of my carbs. Ate really really healthy Got plenty of excercise And tested 4 or 5 times a day and took 4 shots a day. You won’t die in labor and it won’t harm your baby…the worst that can happen is that your baby will be larger than most (Mine was 10.1lbs) and after birth the baby may have to be on glucose but other than that you’ll both be fine. (Because the baby is producing more insulin to deal with your sugar levels too, so when he’s out and your sugar is gone…his sugar level drops drastically because of his extra insulin) You may end up having a c section because of the size of thebaby (I did). But you’ll be fine. You’ll have to go to your OB and an Endocrinologist (but if you’re type two you probably already have one) Good Luck mama and congratulations! QUESTION: Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy…. very concerned? HELLO EVERYONE, I AM HERE BECAUSE I THINK I MIGHT BE PREGNANT AND WILL DO WHATEVER TO KEEP THIS BABY MY PROBLEM IS THAT I AM A 23 YEAR OLD TYPE 1 DIABETIC WHO HAS NOT BEEN TAKING CARE OF HERSELF FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. I KNOW , SHAME ON ME, IT WAS A STUPID MISTAKE. MY SUGAR LEVELS ARE REALLY HIGH, AND I RECENTLY STARTED TAKING INSULIN AGAIN (ABOUT 5 DAYS AGO). IF I AM PREGNANT, I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A HEALTHY BABY. I KNOW THAT HIGH SUGAR LEVELS ARE VERY DANGEROUS FOR THE BABY BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF ITS TOO LATE TO START EATING HEALTHIER AND CONTROL THE BLOOD SUGAR. HAS ANYONE BEEN THROUGH THIS N HAD A HEALTHY BABY??? I AM REALLY WORRIED AND KNOW IVE MADE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BY NOT TAKING CARE OF MYSELF. PLEASE, ANY ADVISE WILL HELP. AND YES, IKNOW I SHOULD GO TO THE DR, I AM GOING THIS MONDAY. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP N FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS. ANSWER: Please stop YELLING . You need to contact a Perinatal groups to care for you and your baby. These special doctors work with women who are in hi risk pregnancies. Like the person above me said, you cannot have type 1 and not take insulin for over a year and not die. I’m not sure what your story is. QUESTION: Pregnant and Cut my basal levels by more than half, what is going on? Long Please read though!? I’ll be 36 weeks tomorrow. Doctor says placenta and baby look fine and happy, besides the baby being 7lbs 9 oz 3 weeks ago! I’ve been having contraction and irritability since week 29, it never goes away. With no other complications. Recently instead of upping my basal levels and trying to keep them under control, like that which is common among third trimester pregnancy’s , my blood sugars have been constantly low! The other night was the scariest when I caught it at 32,it literally dropped so fast, I didn’t know it was coming. I went to bed with a blood sugar of 85, which is good, but I drank some Hawaiian punch anyway because I’m so afraid of dropping, 20 minutes later, i feel like crap and can’t sleep, my sugar is 54, I drink a chocolate milk which was with the chocolate mix alone 2 Carbs plus the milk was another 22gCHO. 10 minutes later I feel like crap, my blood sugar is 32, I drank 3 1/2 12 oz glasses of OJ. I woke up in the morning with a blood sugar of 47! This is really bizarre for me because since I’ve been diabetic for 7 years, i’m so brittle, I couldn’t smell sugar without my blood sugar rising. The doctor just cut all my basal levels, at night it was 1.9 now it is 0.5 and now at 3:30am, my blood sugar was 45! It’s quite sad. It’s wearing me out and scaring me at the same time. I didn’t even cover my 30g Dinner tonight. Has this happened to any other pregnant woman? Or anyone for that matter? ANSWER: QUESTION: What is happening in mycase? Advice needed. Please help.? Hi all, I am 29 years old, I conceived after 8 years of my marriage through IUI. I went for 3 cycles and the last one has been clicked. I have no complications when I was conceived. In the fourth month I have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. From that time, I have taken the insulin daily to keep my blood sugar under control. But my doctor told not to control the food except sweets and sugar because the baby wouldn’t grow. So I completely cut off the sugar items in all my food but as a south Indian, I ate rice twice a day. Taken all the precautions in all angels. And I went to my mom’s place in my 3rd month of pregnancy. Everything was fine till the 8th month. Suddenly in 33rd week I noticed that there were no movements of my baby. I went for scan and doctor confirmed that there is no heart beat and movements. Doctor told that It is an Intra Uterine Death of 32 weeks because of Gestational Diabetes. Is that true? Why it was happened? Now adays many people are having Gestational Diabetes. They are not having their children? Many people are happily conceiving and having their babies who are already diagnosed with diabetes? But in my case what happened? And my doctor told that, it’s all your fate. I delivered a healthy male child through normal delivery. After delivery my sugar levels are controlled. But now I am facing another problem. The day before yesterday my fasting blood sugar is 65mg as per glucometer. After lunch (with 1.5 hour gap) I tested again with my glucometer and it showed the reading was 178mg/dl. I was a little bit worried and checked again within a half minute and it showed 160mg/dl. Why so? What is the correct reading? Why it was decreased 18 points? The second level is under control. Then I did the test after my dinner and it showed 113mg/dl. Again I checked within the minute it showed 146, and again 135. Which was correct? I was confused a lot. Again yesterday I tested after lunch it showed 199 and165mg/dl. Again I tested after my dinner it was 216, 205, and 201. And today morning my fasting BS is 102mg/dl. Am I diabetic? I am in a confused state. What reading I should consider? Does sugar levels vary that much in a very short span of time or with in a minute? There is an information on my glucometer manual is that, “Don’t use the glucometer for the diagnosis of diabetes. It is for the monitoring of blood sugar levels of diabetic patients only.” Doctors will also check through the blood test and confirm the diabetes and not by this kind of meters. I need a sincere advice, what should I do? I am worrying about my readings? Why that much variation occur? What is the correct reading of my blood sugar? Am I diabetic or not? Please advice. Thanks in advance. Jasmine. ANSWER: QUESTION: Is there any statistics on risks of a well managed pregnant diabetic? I have type 2 Diabetes. This is my first pregnancy. I am ten weeks pregnant and have already confirmed my child has a very healthyheartbeat. My doctors monitored my blood sugars and made sure I was well to get pregnant. I have been monitoring my blood sugars and keeping my primary care doctor aware of my sugar levels and have switched to insulin which I regularly inject in me. I’m so tired of seeing statistics of what happens if you do not control blood sugar while pregnant. From what I have been researching through numerous websites they say that even with well managed blood sugar levels there will still be a risk for birth defects and such but does anyone know what those statistics would be? Thanks ANSWER: Sorry, I don’t have any studies for you, but I am a type 2 diabetic on my second pregnancy. For my first, I was seeing a doctor at the Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, and I was getting state-of-the-art treatment in exchange for being part of their studies. My general understanding was that if you have your blood sugars under control your chances of a birth defect drop to equal those of a non-diabetic woman.As you already know, the first 8 weeks are the most crucial. The treatment boiled down to exactly what you’re doing – keeping on top of your blood sugars so that they mimic those of a non-diabetic woman in pregnancy. The bulletin board at the Sansum Clinic was covered with pictures of happy, healthy babies. I had a healthy, normal weight baby and delivered without a c-section. Those are only anecdotes but the bottom line is that with good blood sugar control you are just like other pregnant women. Keeping on top of my sugars was difficult enough that I didn’t have time to think about any other possible problems. Edit: Reading my answer, what I meant to make clear is that non-diabetic women still have a statistical chance of having a child with a birth defect, so that’s why they word these studies as “lowers your chance to xx%” or “increases your chance to xx%.” No one gets off scott-free. QUESTION: Teenage diabetic type 1 help? Well. I am a sixteen year old teenage girl and I wasdiagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year and a half ago (precisely 13 Jan 2010…had an exam the next day and I was clueless about it). So far, I find myself able to control my levels…if I bother. As in, if I check my blood sugar levels regularly, I usually manage to accurately estimate how much insulin I need to take for a meal…with the occasional mess-up here and there. The main problem is in the following fact. I am desperately unmotivated, at times, to regulate my blood sugar. It may be the fact that I get annoyed by how I have to check how much I am allowed to eat, what I am not ‘allowed’ to have, how everyone who knows about my ‘situation’ seems to avoid wanting to talk about it and mostly how I find myself unable to talk to another girl about certain issues which affect us…in terms of our menstruation cycles and pregnancy and what not. Now I want to go to someone to talk…be it a consultant or a psychologist. I just feel the need to converse with someone who will treat me like I am amature and sane person (and I am…personality wise at least) and not relay everything back to my parents, since my mom openly worries a lot until it gets suffocating ( but she is getting better ) and my dad is in denial of the fact that I am indeed ill and that there is a problem which needs to be solved. So when I start a topic of wanting to go to someone and talk about it, my dad brushes it off, saying that ‘There is no need sweetie. There is no problem. If you want, we can make an appointment with your endocrinologist…where one of my parental units will attend. My mom, on the other hand, started crying and then, after calming down, offered to talk with me about it, on the basis that she was a type 2. But I do not deal well with crying women…especially if I am the cause. So I tend to not tell anyone in my family if I am going high or low unless it is somewhat a bigger than usual problem. School is not really an option…because our system is a ridicule in, and of itself. There is noorder whatsoever and you can kiss confidentiality in the a**. Of course, that is ignoring the fact that out ‘consultant’ is very hard to find in school, if she even exists. Now, all I am searching for in this long speech of mine…is help, since obtaining any in real life is incredibly…hard. I want someone to give me motivation. Because, no matter what I do, there is always this week where I refuse to take insulin, until after the meal by 2-3 hours…when I start feeling parched and guilty. Self-motivation can only take you so far. And if it wouldn’t be too much trouble…are there any diabetics who got the condition before getting pregnant? I am still young, and I do not plan on even attempting the act before I am 22, but I am really afraid… I want to give birth, but I refuse to have my babies harmed in any way. Would you please provide advice or a way of communication…it is one topic which keeps nagging in the recess of my mind during the day. Second thing: While I can control my bloodsugar when I choose to(most of the time), my snacks are usually unhealthy. Any tips for integrating healthy habits into my daily routine…like kinds of fruits(I eat most of them…aside from apples.) or home-made, satisfying meals, would be greatly appreciated. P.S. The reason for the excessive details was a silent request for whoever would provide the advice to seek help from a doctor/other professionals. I am not willing to face the trials in order for that to happen. What I basically want, is assurance backed with firm evidence. Oh…and I am usually hyper and un-depressed, so no need for any worrying from that sense Thank you in advance. Cheers ANSWER: Here’s a second recommendation for tudiabetes.org. It is an online networking site for diabetics. I call it ‘Facebook on insulin’. Almost everyone on there has diabetes themselves, and if they don’t, they are the loved one of a diabetic. There are discussion groups for various interests including a few for teens/young people with Type 1.I think you would be able to find people who really understand what you are going through. For what it’s worth, here’s my two cents. So diabetes sucks big time and so we all wish we didn’t have a horrible incurable disease. But the complications of diabetes suck even bigger time. That’s what motivates me to keep going – I concentrate on a picture of myself blind, limbless and attached to a dialysis machine and I think, no thanks. That’s not going to be me. And the best way of making sure that’s not going to be you, is to take control of your diabetes and not let it take control of you. Something you said about what you are ‘allowed’ to eat. Actually, as a Type 1 diabetic, you are allowed to eat anything you want. You just have to bolus insulin to match your food. You have complete flexibility over your diet! Of course, you shouldn’t go insane and drink 3 gallons of regular Coke in one sitting. But if you wanted to have a donut (22g carb), French fries (32g carb for a small serving) ora KitKat (15g carb) – go ahead and do it! Just make sure you inject the insulin to match that. If you don’t know how to carb count, now’s the time to learn. You will find it most mentally liberating once you realize you CAN eat anything. It is just a matter of matching insulin. Of course, you have to be sensible about this, but you sound like a sensible person. As for pregnancy – I was diagnosed with Type 1b last June and am now 15 weeks pregnant. There is no reason why diabetics cannot have safe pregnancies like everyone else. The main issue is that blood sugar levels need to be kept as close to non-diabetic as possible. That means A1C of under 6.5 before you try to conceive. Under 6 is even better. When blood sugar is at non-diabetic levels, the risk goes down to the same as a non-diabetic woman. But when blood sugar is uncontrolled, diabetic pregnancy is high-risk and faces the chance of birth defects, stillbirths, and harm to mother and baby. Finally your question about ‘unhealthy’snacks. Well, define unhealthy. From a diabetes management point of view, anything that raises your blood sugar beyond the safe range is unhealthy. I don’t eat ‘healthy’ snacks like bananas or granola bars because they are extremely high in carbs and raise my blood sugar beyond the safe range. Yes, I could inject insulin for them but those things don’t excite me enough to want to inject insulin. Whereas ham and cheese roll ups won’t raise blood sugar by much, neither will nuts, avocados or olives. The point is that you have to think about what ‘healthy’ means because when you have a serious carbohydrate metabolism dysfunction, what is ‘healthy’ for you is not the same as what is ‘healthy’ for people with normal metabolisms. QUESTION: Confused feelings and who to see? I’m 26 years old, and living an extremely happy life. I have found that within the past year and a half, I have been losing interest in almost everything. I’m fatigued, I don’t want to go out, I barely want to leave thehouse. I cry at almost everything. My spouse is confused because he doesn’t know how to fix it, I’m confused because I’m not sure why its happening. I go to the grocery store and I cry in the aisles because I can’t decide between chicken noodle soup or Ramen Noodles! I can’t sleep; I have to take 3 Valerian Root capsules and 3 Melatonin’s right before bed to just make me drowsy enough to start to get to sleep. Nothing tragic happened that caused this. I can fake it at work, but it takes everything I’ve got to just stay focused. Is it depression? Is there a particular doctor I should/need to see about this? I take a multi-vitamin already, and Super B-Complex (by recommendation of the pharmacy… *shrugs*), none of these are really working to help anything. I don’t have a regular doctor, I just go to the Doctor’s Care (not a health department exactly, more like an upscale health department! lol) At least my humor is still intact I guess……. *sigh* I’m just tired of being tired. I had themcheck my blood, they didn’t find anything. But, I’m having trouble keeping my blood sugar up. The Doctor’s Care said my blood work is fine and they found no trace of diabetes or hypoglycemia. (Even though I collapsed two weeks ago from low blood sugar levels.) I’m so confused…. am I rambling? If anyone can offer any kind of advice on what type of doctor I should see, I’d be very grateful. Would the General Practioner at this Doctor’s Care be able to take care of me?? I’m so scared of being put on an anti-depressant or some other medication… Its not pregnancy. My partner and I use birth control, AND I’m on my period, so I definitely know its not that! I’ve been on a regular cycle, no worries there. And, with exercise… I used to be hardcore into yoga and it used to really feel good. Now… I just can’t even motivate myself to motivate! To even THINK about going to my gym (that I DO have a membership with) is way too overwhelming. I’m 5’4″ and 105lbs, hardly overweight, but I look at myselfand think, “God, could you BE any more unflattering??” Ugh. I NEVER used to think of myself like this. I’ve liked the way I look. I’ve talked with my partner about it, and he just doesn’t know what to do or say. Its so frustrating putting that kind of pressure on someone without even knowing you’re doing it…. So, is it depression? Can it be altered with something ELSE over-the-counter? What kind of doc do I need to see if I DO go? Thanks for the shopping advice… Unfortunately, 0 later.. I’m still depressed. But I got a few nice dresses out of it. In 1 hour, I spent 0…. Now I’m depressed cause I should’ve spent more TIME spending 0. Taking my mind off the depression just somehow makes coming back to it worse. I have to face it sooner or later. ANSWER: Awwww hun, i’m sorry you’re so brain frizzled and blue at the moment mate …… are you eating enough foods rich in calcium and magnesium?? being deficient in calcium will produce insomnia, headaches and migraines, achy bones, irritabilityand moodines, terrible mood swings, digestive upsets such as constipation and bloating …….. being deficient in magnesium will cause nasty headaches, muscle twitching, nervous tension, lower backpain ……… magnesium rich foods will help to lower high blood pressure and reduce your stress levels mate …. magnesium is known as the antistress mineral …. eat more foods rich in calcium and magnesium such as leafy and green vegies (lightly steamed or raw), organic nuts and seeds like almonds, brazil nuts and sunflower seeds, fresh fish like tuna, salmon and sardines……. calcium and magnesium work in tandem for heart and bone and teeth health and to support a healthy neural and digestive system. without sufficient calcium in your system you will never effectively assimilate your iron supplies and would thus be displaying all the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia ie ~ fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells, headaches … nasty nasty headaches too ….. paleness of skin, excessive feelings of being cold…….. so long as the B complex you are taking has all the B’s in it ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and folic acid etc…. then you should see a vast improvement simply by eating more green vegies ……. even fruits such as oranges and carrotts are rich in calcium ….. ditch the sodas, pop and soft drinks too if you drink any as they’ll only disrupt the calcium phosphorus balance in your body and leach the calcium straight from your bones…….. coffee and tea will inhibit calcium’s absorption so drink it 3 hours apart from your meals and cut right back on it ifyou drink any. truly, eat two bowlfulls of green vegies a day …. one with lunch and one with dinner and tell me you don’t feel heaps better. peace baby ♥ QUESTION: Is it worth having a baby with diabetes and high blood pressure? Before you answer I should tell you a little bit about myself. I am 24 years old and my fiance and I want to try to have a baby in another year or so. The problem is I have Juvenile Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.I lost a little girl in April 2005 because I got pregnant and had no idea until 2 months into the pregnancy. I lost my daughter at 5 months. I know in order to have a healthy baby I need to be put on high blood pressure medicine that wont affect the baby and that I also I have to get good control over my sugar levels at least 6 months before attempting to get pregnant. Are there any women out there who have had both diabetes and blood pressure during pregnancy that can give me some advice? I am terrified of doing something wrong! ANSWER: I had a baby boy 9 months ago. When I first became pregnant it was a surprise. (I was under the impression that I was unable to have babies…but that’s another subject.) My boyfriend and I were very excited. I was 34 at that time I have Juvenile Diabetes(20 years) and High Blood Pressure. So I was very scared. But I really wanted this baby I was gifted to be carrying. So I got the help of a Nutritionist, Diabetic educator, A high risk OBGYN …oh, andlots of books. I was able to keep my sugars right on target because I had to call my doc every two weeks at first then every week. It’s ok when you’re pregnant to eat more as long as you do it right, and your doctors will help you with your insulin because you body goes through so many changes. And they are always keeping an eye on your baby. Diabetics have large babies. Mine was 9lbs 13oz and 23in.(he was 3 weeks early too. lol!) As for my blood pressure, in the beginning they changed my med. to “Lebetalol ” which is suppose to be ok when your pregnant as far as blood pressure meds go. Then in my second trimester they took me off my blood pressure med because I didn’t need it, my pressure went down for that part of my pregnancy (this doesn’t happen for everyone). In my third trimester I swelled up really bad. I became preeclamptic, my pressure went really high as my due date got closer. It was very scary, for most of my third trimester I was taking it very easy. I had to do alot ofsitting and resting. In the end I had a very health baby boy, and I have no health problems due to the pregnancy…other then, my knees are a little shot from the weight I gained, but I have lost almost all of my baby weight because alot of it was water weight from the preeclampsia. Ok, I said alot…just hope I have helped. Take care and good luck to you. QUESTION: Copper IUD’s, what is your experience with them? I’m going to the ob-gyn in a few weeks for the first time. I’m behind, I SHOULD have gone years ago, because I am 21 and have been sexually active (on & off) since I was 16. So, but anyways the main reason why I am going is because I really don’t want to get pregnant, and also I want to make my boyfriend more comfortable, luckily we haven’t had any slip ups and I have not even been late, but still I rather feel much better. Part of the reason why I am looking up IUD’s is because I have Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes(well controlled). I know with CF I cantake BC pills, but with my diabetes, I heard the hormones make blood sugar levels go up, and I know there is low-dose pills, but I seriously would rather not take anymore medications period. So, I am looking into IUD’s, oh yeah, also…I am part of a research study for a new drug, so part of the study is preventing pregnancy if you are sexually active, so yes that’s pretty dang important as well. I guess I just wanted to hear from users…what their input is. 1. What side effects do you think IUD use gave you? 2. Can your partner feel the device? 3. Do you notice the IUD? 4. Do most health care providers carry this product? 5. Did your health insurance cover this? (I have blue cross & blue shield) So mainly, I am the most interested in using this form of birth control because of my other health issues, and also it seems like the least goof-proof. Please, any thoughts or concerns would be greatly appreciated. ***oh yeah…the only other reason why I want to go hormone free is because my momhad breast cancer, and it was estrogen-fed carcinoma. She never took birth control, had kids early (at 20 & 25), breastfed, always very skinny….and she still got breast cancer at 46. So…yeah…I rather not tamper with family history. ANSWER: I’ve never been a big fan of copper – I recommend mirena instead. Its fairly side effect free and most partners can’t feel it. You will notice it for a week or two, and then loose track of it. And yes, most health providers and most insurance providers cover/carry it. QUESTION: Please help me? Whats wrong with my health? Im 16? Ok im 16. Lately ive been getting really dizzy throughout the day. I noticed when i ate something it go better and stress making it worse. I have a nonalcoholic fatty liver so i hope nothing is going on. Its like i feel faint. I wake up with headaches. I feel irritable and have fatigue on and off not too bad tho. Im also peeing more than usual. Theres no chance im pregnant please help me what could this be? Me and my bf areworrying sick and im making an appointment with y doc. Thank you and also i check my blood sugar levels and they are normal? And ive also gained weight but i stopped birth control 2 months ago. Please anyone with these similar symptoms? Not much weight tho only like 6 pounds or so. And i know im not oregnant because i had sex august 9th. I took emergency contraseptive. I got my period august 24-28. I took a pregnancy test september first and it came out negtive and it had a sensativity of 25. Please what could be wrong with me? And i also feel like i have a cough and congestion. ANSWER: since you already know that you have a fatty liver having a low fat diet is important. NO pizza, fried chicken, french fries, burgers. take fish oil supplement and weed thistle will help rejuvenate you. you will feel better QUESTION: What’s wrong with me? Pregnant, all in my head, or maybe an internal problem? First off, I’m sorry about the spelling, trying to type fast to explain everything as fast aswoman? Or anyone for that matter? ANSWER: Im sorry to hear that sweetie. I just found out that i might have gestational diabetes and im 31 weeks so I dont really know the diff, I wish I knew how you feel when you say you feel like crap cause sometimes i feel weird too…anyways in my opinion,you should call your dr. and talk to a nurse and explain what happened maybe they will call you in, and maybe it has to do withyou almost going into labor idk, when my sister in law was experiencing diff symptoms with her body it was cause she was almost in labor at 37 1/2 wks…I hoppe your baby as it sounds is healthy and god bless… QUESTION: Took a pregnancy test? I went to the ER the night before last night because I was dealing with major nausea to the point that my husband thought there was something seriously wrong with me. They had me take a pee test to see if I was pregnant and it came out negative. Since that day, I have been constipated (gross… I know… Embarrassing too.) I took Milk ofMagnesium about two hours ago and it has done nothing for me so far. They did not do many tests on me that night, I was there from 12-3:30am, mainly waiting on the slow people. The doctor told me I was a waste of time because they found nothing when they didn’t test my blood and that it is all in my head. Wtf?! They pricked my finger to see my sugar level, that’s it. I have been having nausea for three weeks straight, only at night. Some nights it is bad and some nights I am able to handle it. The other night was the worst and it blew my mind that they did not bother to further their examining because now I am dealing with this constipation. My question is, could I be pregnant and the pee tests are not reading it or am I safe? I’m not sure….. I am on birth control as well. I just read up today that pregnant women experience constipation. ANSWER: I am sorry you feel so awful! Sometimes pregnant women can feel constipated due to the pregnancy itself, prenatal vitamins withiron(constipating), or unusual diets could also be contributing factors to pregnant women feeling constipated. If you’ve taken pregnancy tests and went to the doctor and they told you you were not pregnant…you probably aren’t. Nausea can be a symptom of many things: medications, infectious illness, vertigo (also dizzy), or other imbalances in your body. Sometimes when people are very constipated it can make them nauseous. I’m a little concerned with your choice of laxative..the official package labeling warns against use in the presence of nausea. If you are losing electrolytes (sodium) and water from vomiting, once the laxative kicks in, it may relieve your constipation but you will also lose more water and electrolytes going the other way. Make sure to drink plenty of water. Other ways to relieve and prevent constipation is to eat plenty of fiber (metamucil wafers, fruit (apples) and veggies, whole grain breads, beans) and get regular exercise. Nausea for three weeks must be awful ifyou can’t eat or drink without feeling sick. Even though the doctor at the emergency room was so quick to dismiss you, he is used to dealing with life-threatening emergencies and was in to much of hurry to comfort you. ER’s are notorious for being fast paced and interested in pressing matters. You should definitley make an appointment with a primary doctor (if you can a gastroenterologist–expert in tummy trouble). A primary doctor can also test you for pregnancy for a definitive answer. I really hope your nausea and constipation are relieved quickly QUESTION: Has anyone had the Gestational Diabetes test in the first trimester? I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. It was easily controlled with diet (I actually never had high blood sugars in all the time I was testing). Due to that diagnosis, it is requested that I take the test during the first trimester of my current second pregnancy. I am wondering if my glucose readings are abnormal this time around inyour blood sugar If you have gestational diabetes, you need to know when your blood sugar level is outside the safe range. Fortunately, you can see what your blood sugar level is anywhere and anytime by using a home blood sugar meter. Within a minute or two, you can know what your blood sugar level is. Key points Knowing your blood sugar level helps you treat low or high blood sugar before it becomes an emergency. Knowing your blood sugar level also helps you know how exercise and food affect your blood sugar and how much insulin to take (if you take insulin). Checking your blood sugar helps you feel more in control of your diabetes during your pregnancy. Four keys to success in monitoring your blood sugar are: Keep your meter and supplies with you at all times. Make it a habit to check your blood sugar level. Build it into your routine. Prick the sides of your fingers, not the tips. The tip of a finger is more sensitive than its sides. Check your blood sugar meter’s accuracy when you