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Thanksgiving
Is anyone gotten permission to have Thanksgiving be a cheat day? I am asking my dietitian today about it. Or at least a way to enjoy but still staying in range
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Gestational Diabetes
A group for women who have been diagnosed with GD
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Measuring 5 weeks ahead
Just been to my 24 week midwife appointment and measuring 29 weeks! Anyone been in this situation? Should I notify the diabetic team? I’m currently not testing as consultant said I could give my fingers a break for a few weeks
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Best Food Hack!
Can we share some of our best food hacks for gestational diabetes? I’ve found adding a little sweetener to my morning porridge really help keep me on track for the day! Also I’ve been having a Fulfil bar as an occasional treat. Sainsbury’s sell Siro Vanilla Wafers that are sugar free. However today all I wanted w...
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Curious
Last week I was diagnosed with GD, I am 26 weeks pregnant today. I’ve been on with reading my blood sugars 4 times a day, I have had the odd spike but mostly kept readings good(green). My first reading on a morning, before I have eaten anything, is always above 5.3, not crazy high but over 5.3. I was told that this ...
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Metformin
Has anyone found Metformin making them feel sick/be sick the following day after taking them the evening before? I had a couple of days where I hadn't taken them, the sickness seemed to go, started them again and the sickness seems really awful again.