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Im borderline gd and my dr prrscribed me a glucose meter to check my sugars 4 times a day. I have weekly appointments and they are watching me closely bc i had low fluids at 30 weeks. I get a non stress test and an ultrasound fluid check every week and we also review my sugars. Lately they have been high, not just a little high but like 155 (normal is below 120) and they seem to be unconcerned about it. My baby is 3 weeks ahead in growth and i am getting more and more uncomfortable.

my mom 78yo was dx with diabetes last wk (bld sugar 257)only symptom was tired and dry mouth..she prob had it for a while.she would eat candy and her diet was sporadic, apetitie down,,,.her dr wants her to try diet first...her sugars this past week, fasting, run about 180-240...she has stopped all sugars, is eating better, 3 meals a day, wheat breads, salad/vegs/fruit uses sugar free sodas and occass has had sugar free cookies....todays fbs was 288..I'm not sure what caused it...

No you don't need to retest, if the brochure said that it is outdated.

Wouldn't it be beneficial to have a diet tracker so one could the relationship to weight, diabetes, sleep or any one of a number of other conditions and variables. It needn't have every food in details but cover groups of foods.

Dear winkster, Actually a diabetic diet is really only what a healthy diet would be for people without diabetes. And fruits are a part of that even though they have sugar it get metabolized like any other carbohydrates.

No but b glad... means ur diet is working.

It's very normal. I have gestational diabetes and I've gained 12 pounds and I'm almost 36 weeks pregnant. If you're following your diet, that's why you're not gaining a ton of weight. Only be concerned if your doctor is.

Can you clarify? You absolutely need to follow a diabetic diet, so there's no choice there. Are you on one you don't like? What is it you're looking for exactly?

Hildiekatt developed diabetes. Chesapeake developed congestive heart failure. These are the 2 girls we lost this year, though Hildie succumbed to lymphoma, after she had gone into remission from the diabetes.

so im 27 weeks and just found out i have diabetes and have to do diet and monitor my sugar levels.. They goin to monitor baby waight for the rest of the pregnancy. Like i said before im 27 and my belly mesured 30 week im goin to do my best so everything go well...Ugh but its so complicated!!

Diet control is one of the good way to control your diabetes but i think you also need to consult with doctors.

Ive read many problems concerning the Diabetic diet posted on the diabetes website that it hurts the diabetics more than helping them. Is this true? What do you think?

Thank you for your comment. I should have provided more info but wanted to keep it brief. My weight is good and I do exercise - walking is what I love. There is a history of Type 11 on both sides of my family and I did have gestational diabetes back 40 years ago. And no obesity in family either. About 30 years ago, my mother insisted I be checked for diabetes, given the history.

4 for my AC1 level. My diabetes doctor told me if I saw a weight lost doctor I could possibly have a chance of getting off of my insulin. Is that true?

Changing lifestyle habits can go a long way in controlling type 2 diabetes. India leads the world in diabetes. This is mainly due to poor diet/nutrition. Things he must do: Restrict & avoid refined sugars, high carbohydrate foods, practice, avoid dairy products like milk and yogurt, avoid food made with white flour [breads, crackers, etc].

my father is suffered with diabetes since last 3 yrs and now he also suffered with eye cataract dr has given advice of surgeory so how he quick controll his diabetes now his diabetes FBS 109 and PPBS 185.

I assume you have been diagnosed with diabetes. What were you told about how to manage that condition? Diet? Exercise? Oral medications? Do you follow this regime? Blood sugars from 180-456 on a regular basis put you in real danger of serious diabetic complications. I suggest you see a doctor/diabetic educator and learn how to manage your diabetes ASAP.

for diabetes. However, with proper diet, exercise and tight blood sugar control, diabetes can be managed. Sometimes, diet, exercise and life style changes are enough to keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Sometimes, medications are need to help keep blood sugars under control. Your mother's doctor will go through a lot of information with you regarding your mother and her diagnosis.

Yep. I have gestational diabetes, am controlling my diet (cutting down on carbs and therefore sugars), taking tablets 3 times a day and injecting insulin in my stomach 4 times a day. As the previous poster said it can mean a much bigger baby and even possibly a c section whether you want one or not. I recommend sticking to a very strict diet if you ate diagnosed with diabetes or gestational diabetes.

Unfortunately there is no perfect diet and there no perfect diet for diabetes. But avoiding simple carbs is good for everyone. A BG meter is a good tool to use. Check out everything. Even beans. Yes some people have a very large and long lasting spike on beans, even though books suggest it as a good choice. Supplements can help some people. If you want to go in that direction consider things like chromium, they help some people control BG.

We cannot offer medical advice, and frankly, we are folks whose experience is with insulin treatment of type 1 diabetes instead of type 2 diabetes (which is your condition since you are not taking insulin). However, the common sense answer is that if you only take one tablet per day, you certainly want it doing most of its work while you are awake and eating fairly often than at night while you are not.

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