Smoking on its own is associated with many different diseases and can be a risk factor for multiple types of cancer. But in a person with diabetes or a pre-diabetic there are specific risks that arise. There are some differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and smoking hazards. In type 1 diabetes, smoking … Read more
After your baby is born it is going to be a relief to not have to take insulin injections anymore or to watch every single thing you put in your mouth. But not so fast, you still need to be careful and mindful of the increased risks that you now face as a mom who … Read more
When a woman develops insulin resistant during pregnancy it is referred to as gestational diabetes. The disease acts in the same manner as when a person who is not pregnant has diabetes. In most cases, after the baby is born the diabetes goes away and a woman’s blood glucose control and insulin production return to … Read more
Even though in most cases gestational diabetes is temporary and is rectified after your baby is born, it is still serious and needs to be managed properly. You will have the support of your doctor and most likely an endocrinologist and a dietician but the actual work of eating properly and exercising falls into your … Read more
Aside from the morning sickness that many women suffer from in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, you may catch a cold or the flu before your baby is born. In of itself, this isn’t a fun experience but when you have gestational diabetes and are on insulin it is very important that you take … Read more
The light at the end of the tunnel with gestational diabetes is that the condition is only present when you are pregnant. In almost all cases once your baby is born your pancreas will continue to produce enough insulin for your and your body will process it properly. In the rare case where it does … Read more
In a perfect diabetic world, you take your insulin, eat your meals and exercise and your blood glucose levels remain stable. But things happen, you take your insulin late, you eat a light meal and then spend all afternoon running errands. This is a recipe for hypoglycemia – a condition when your blood glucose levels … Read more
You may be upset when you are diagnosed by gestational diabetes, but there are ways to treat and manage the disease. It is probably more realistic that you are more upset or nervous about giving yourself a daily injection (yes a needle) of insulin. Getting a needle is no big deal for most people, but … Read more
Unless you already have a regular fitness routine, you probably don’t want to start one half way through your pregnancy. But the benefits that you will derive as a woman with gestational diabetes who exercises will make the physical activity worth it in the end. Before you begin any new physical activity or routine, discuss … Read more
Each month of your pregnancy you should have a prenatal exam by your health care provider. During your visit to the office or clinic you will provide a urine sample to the nurse. Amongst other things, the doctor or midwife wants to determine if there is in glucose in your urine. If your body is … Read more