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Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:30:42 +0000

[...] Annabel’s appointment on Monday I mentioned my whole diabetes hullabaloo to Dr. Looove. She gave me the raised eyebrow, which means her wheels are turning and she’s [...]

By: Al_Pal

Al_Pal — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:58:54 +0000

Awwww, what a darling face!

Maybe @zoeyjane’s banana-oatmeal cookies would help?

By: Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves

Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:36:23 +0000

I am a Type 2 diabetic. When I’m not on medication my fasting sugars are always higher than they are during the rest of the day. According to my endocrinologist (Diatebes Doc), this is because I’m going such a long time without eating any carbohydrate. My body reads that my blood sugar is going down a bit (because I haven’t eaten anything) and overcompensates for the lack of food carbohydrate by releasing excess stored sugar making my sugar levels extra high. During the day everything goes back to normal because I’m active and eating a slow steady stream of carbs throughout.

After the birth of my children I found that my sugars took about 6 months to stabilize back to a normal (for me) level.

I hope this doesn’t mean you’re pre-diabetic. It could just be your body getting back to normal. Having a baby really whacks a body out. (at least it did for me.)
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By: dennis

dennis — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:36:22 +0000

That is a cute baby. My wife and I are expecting #2 soon and we are hoping for a cute baby like that as well. My wife is having trouble with high blood pressure so she has too take off from work and be under a NO STRESS rule. Having health issues when you are pregnant is no fun.

Dennis
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By: Cass

Cass — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:25:42 +0000

“You’re sleep walking, Heather! It’s a little known parasomnial condition!”

I’m glad to hear that everything looks good. Your post reminded me a bit of this scene from a recent episode of 30 Rock:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/125953/30-rock-jaccuse

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:15 +0000

HI Heather,

i had gestational diabetes with my son 2 years ago, and i now have type 2 diabetes. (I am overweight and that is the biggest reason why I converted). I believe a fasting morning glucose greater than 126 is considered a red flag. The best thting you can do is talk to your doctor and ask for some screening tests like a glucose tolerance (yuck!). Its a good thing youre taking care of this and keeping tabs on it. You dont want it to blossom into something more serious.

I chose insulin for therapy, coupled with the a proper eating plan and light excercise . I am pg and prepared that it may get trickier to manage as my pregnancy progresses. After delivery, i can step up the activity level.

I am sleep deprived that has a direct impact on that morning “fasting” number. I am fasting when I wake, but I generally get about 5 hrs a night, with a midday nap.

Im loosing weight, I have more energy and I feel good. If I had taken these steps beforehand, I might not have converted. I dont know. My goal is get to a healthy weight and fitness level, and if it goes away great! If not, I will still benefit from the diagnosis, because it will cause me to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Good luck mama!

Andea NY

By: Ella

Ella — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:28:13 +0000

Thats the most gorgeous pic yet. Love it
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By: Joann

Joann — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:04:39 +0000

I had gestational diabetes with my child and I come from an extended family of 22+ diabetics. I think you are wise to get another opinion. My numbers stayed higher, so my doctor asked me to stay off sugars and white starches after I delivered my daughter. I was nursing, so I needed even more protein/calories. I noticed this helped, but my sugar level is higher than normal. My aunt also developed gestational diabetes and her doctor did not test her sugar after the birth (this was 25 years ago); she went into a diabetic coma when her daughter was five days old. We almost lost her due to the doctor’s inattention to her blood sugar. Be persistent with your health!

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:41:50 +0000

My sister is experiencing high fasting blood sugars. She is taking her blood sugar after each meal and it has been okay but her fastings are always above 100. She is going to her doc next week. I’ll keep you posted if there is helpful news

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:26:37 +0000

Wow, she is gorgeous. I am thinking of you always xoxo