okay so i got pregnant and i was i think i 150 or 153 and lost 5 to 7 pounds i forget. This sunday i will be 23 weeks pregnant AKA 6 months. And i only gained 2 pounds back! like 1 pound a month me and my doctor are thinking that about time i get to 9 months that i will be back to 150 to 153
I will be breastfeeding and so i know that makes you lose weight alot to. Do you think i will be skinner after having the baby? Were you like this?
and the baby measures the perfect size and everything is good so i am wondering what are the signs of gestational diabetes?
My friend gets diabetes when Pregnant and in the first few months her weight increased slightly but all in all very little. By the time she gave birth to her baby her baby had put on a lot of weight in the womb and was born weighing about 10lb
I know all the symptoms for diabetes, I get tired all the time, I get plenty of rest everyday. Now my question is I eat a lot, I am 115 lbs and don’t seem to gain weight, it’s been like this since my freshman year in high school. I get up every day between 12am-3am to get something to drink because I’m thirsty then drink a lot of fluids at work. I know the symptoms for diabetes is blurred vision (which I have and I wear glasses, plus have astigmatism), extreme thirst, frequent urination (I don’t usually go throughout the day, I just usually hold it–i know that’s not good), I don’t exercise–haven’t since my freshman year in high school (for gym) since I have most of these symptoms and don’t exercise could I be at risk? Also could me eating so much and not gaining weight be a symptom for diabetes?
I wouldn’t worry too much – although it’s worth having a doctor check these things out.
If you can hold urine all day, you don’t fit the "frequent urination" requirement. If you can’t help but go every two hours, 24/7, that is the usual symptom. You other questions reference being a single(?) mother, so you are under a great deal of stress, which could easily explain the tiredness.
Do you have blurred vision with your glasses on? With diabetes, eye trouble isn’t affected with glasses.
As far as not gaining weight, you may not really be aware of how much or how little you eat (it’s common – it’s just something people often aren’t really aware of) or you may simply have a good metabolism, or are naturally active. And, especially if you are under 30, all that can change, and suddenly you gain weight with the same amount of eating.
But you should visit a doctor, and have a urine test and a fasting blood test to check for diabetes and other such things – just to be on the safe side.
I’m only 23.
But i have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) which i know can increase the risk of diabetes.
I’m overweight.
I’ve been suffering with blurred vision after big meals, and feeling weak.
Is it possible i have diabetes at my age?
The answer is yes. A person can develop diabetes at any age.Being overweight is a bad thing for anyone especially someone that is a diabetic..If you get your weight under control, this is the first step to control diabetes if you have it. you should see a doctor and soon. Tell him/her your condition.
I’m only 23.
But i have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) which i know can increase the risk of diabetes.
I’m overweight.
I’ve been suffering with blurred vision after big meals, and feeling weak.
Is it possible i have diabetes at my age?
The answer is yes. A person can develop diabetes at any age.Being overweight is a bad thing for anyone especially someone that is a diabetic..If you get your weight under control, this is the first step to control diabetes if you have it. you should see a doctor and soon. Tell him/her your condition.
I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes…I am mad because I know it’s dangerous for the baby and the doctor didn’t tell me anything when I had symptoms of diabetes before…Since week 20th I told him that sometimes I couldn’t see anything because my vision was very blurred that I had to just lay down. I also told him that my female parts were burning, but without any discharge, and that I was feeling very weak and extremely hungry. He just said it’s normal and he just said that I had gained too much weight…I have gained over 60 lbs already and I am only 27 weeks. I found out that all those are signs of diabetes, but I just found out and I am very worried of the effects on my baby until now…I wonder why if my glucose was so high they didn’t notice it on any of my previous appointments because they did urine tests all the time and they never told me anything…Any comments on that? Anyone has an idea of why they didn’t find out before? Thanks
Unless you were spilling sugar into your urine, it wouldn’t have shown up on the stick they use to dip it. I know that there are sticks that only test for protein, but all the ones my CNM and OB use are for glucose and protein and I can’t imagine a doc would not use the "duostix" for pregnant patients. As far as your weight gain and symptoms (blurred vision)…those are "red flags" for an early screening. I’m sorry it was not caught sooner. You might consider changing physicians. It’s never too late to do so. I’ve heard of women firing their OB when they were in early labor, so that’s something to think about.
I pee a lot more,and I’m really thirsty…I sometimes have nausea and minor headaches,and I feel tired(although when I sleep well,IN THE EVENING I’m kinda "hyperactive").I don’t pee to the point of waking up at night though.I didn’t really lose weight,I did gain some but I can explain it,coz I’m eating way more than I did before(well,for 3months or so I ate very little and exercised a lot,so I lost weight,and now I gained most of it back),so yea it is kinda expected.But I still never been overweight,I just always was a bit chubby,on the healthy weight range.I do eat quite some sugar,but I’m always running on the stairs,and exercise for AT LEAST twice a week.None of my parents have diabetes,none of my aunts and uncles,none of my cousins,but my grandma does,and she had it at an old age,so yea,it’s kind of common.I’m so extremely scared and I don’t ever drink soda since a year ago,I don’t add sugar to tea or coffee,but I eat lots of chocolate,sweets,fruit.I am turning 14next month
You may be at risk. The internet is not a good place for medical diagnosis. Diabetes can only be diagnosed by a doctor. Eating chocolate and sweets will not create diabetes but if you are diabetic then they can greatly aggravate the condition.
excercise is good..follow a good diet with fruits and veggies (not fried) and a very limited amount of meat..this is good whether or not you are diabetic. Type II diabetes often de velops over a period of years so you could be "pre-diabetic" even if no one in your family has a history of it. There is an inexpensive test available at large pharmacies…the a1c test. It measures the average glucose in your system for the past 3 months. There is a "strip test" with a meter but that is not unless you know you have diabetes and can be prescribed by a doctor. The a1c is at my local walmart for $8…. follow directions carefully read them until you are SURE you understand….the test requires a 12 hour fast(nothing to eat for 12 hours) best done overnight…do not eat anything (you can drink water) after supper and test before breakfast the next day. The test will give a number…
any where from 5 to 7 is normal with 6 being the best..if you are near the high or low end see a doctor and get a better test. I am glad you are concerned about this even though you do not seem to be a HIGH risk. Better to check it out..Someday a test like this will be given in school (like the patch test etc) Good luck and remember this is only a suggestion…if you are really concerned see a doctor.
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make sure your doctor does the A1C. There is no such thing as pre diabetic. You either are or your not. The only people that think there is an in between are the one that make money off of you the sicker you get because you cant get it under control.
Do some research on the disease. Dont wait until you are to sick to do something about it.
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Monitoring and tightly controlling your blood sugar level can significantly reduce the risk of complications due to diabetes and provide you with a higher quality of life.
Knowledge of your blood sugar levels at different times of the day is an essential input into your diabetes care plan and allows you and your medical team to work out and modify your plan for medication, diet and exercise.
The heart of the system to monitor your blood sugar is the blood glucose meter and the automatic lancing device used to obtain your blood sample.
There are many types of glucose meters with varying degrees of sophistication and abilities to store test results. Your doctor or nurse will recommend the type best for you.
You will need to be familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions for each unit. This program will provide you with general guidelines that apply to all units. The equipment you will need to assemble includes:
* the glucose testing meter,
* a packet of test strips,
* an automatic lancing device,
* and facial tissue.
The meter will have a display with blood sugar readings are shown, an on/off power button and a slot into which the Test Strips are inserted. In the back of the meter will be a compartment for batteries.
The Automatic Lancing Device has three components: the body with a release button, lancet holder and cocking device, the removable end cap and a separate short lancet.
The first step is to code the meter to match or calibrate the meter to the reactivity of the Test Strip.
This is done by following the manufacturer’s instructions and matching a number on the meter’s display to a number on the Code Strip or on the test strip package.
Coding is done:
* whenever a new package of Test Strips is opened
* and daily to ensure the meter is coded correctly.
In addition, a control test can be run:
* if you need to check that the whole system of the meter and the test strip is working correctly
* and to practice your good meter techniques.
* Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, which usually involves testing a control solution of sugar that is provided with the meter.
Wash your hands vigorously with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
Remove the Test Strip from its individual package.
With the meter off, insert the correct end of the test strip into the test slot of the meter, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually turns the meter on.
Remove the end-cap from the lancing device.
Insert a short lancet into the lancet holder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Twist off the protective cap and save it for the disposal of the used lancet.
Replace the end-cap. The depth of the puncture depends on the end-cap used.
Re-cock the lancing device.
Choose your puncture site. The sides of the end segment of the finger are the best sites. Stroke down the finger to push blood toward the puncture site.
Place the end-cap firmly against the chosen puncture site on the side of the fingertip. The more pressure you use, the deeper the puncture. Push the lancet release button without moving your finger or the device.
After the puncture, remove the lancing device. If a drop of blood does not form on its own, stroke down the finger toward the puncture site without going as far as the site itself.
Hold the tip of the test strip in the drop of blood until the meter tells you the test strip is filled, usually by beeping. Remove the test strip from the blood. Put the device and the strip aside until the reading is complete.
Wipe the puncture site with a clean, dry facial tissue and use the tissue to hold pressure on the puncture site until the bleeding stops.
Remove the end-cap from the lancing device and remove the used lancet.
Replace the used lancet back into the protective cap by pushing it into the open end of the cap which is placed on a firm, flat surface like a counter top.
Once the blood sugar reading on the meter is complete, use the tissue to grasp the test strip and pull it out of the meter. This usually turns the meter off.
Discard the lancet in its protective cover and the used strip into a glass or puncture-proof container with a screw top or a “Sharps” Container purchased from your local pharmacy. Replace the cap on the container. When the container is full, cap it and discard it into the trash.
* Clean the lancing device weekly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
* Only use a lancet once.
* Do not use the same end-cap on another person.
* Teach another person to use the whole system so that you have a backup when you need assistance.
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