Archive for November, 2008
Gestational Diabetes Diet – Eat Small Meals throughout the Day
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Gestational Diabetes Diet
Eat Small Meals throughout the Day
Eating and pregnancy go hand in hand. Even though it doesn’t seem fair to be pregnant
and not get to eat what and when you want it is healthier for you and your baby. The old
adage of eating for two is true but many women overeat when they are pregnant and gain
more weight than they should.
The more food that you eat in one sitting the harder it is going to be for your body to
produce enough insulin to turn the sugar into energy. Not only is what you eat important
so is the portion sizes. Your doctor or dietician will provide you with a meal plan and it
is wise to follow it as closely as possible.
Gestational Diabetes Diet Can Help Mother And Child
Thursday, November 27th, 2008During pregnancy, it is not unusual to develop diabetes due to the massive hormone changes going on in the body. Developing diabetes when pregnant and having no previous history of diabetes is termed gestational diabetes. Diet become increasing important if the mother-to-be plans to give birth to a healthy baby and not following an appropriate gestational diabetes diet can lead to problems at birth and after.
Gestational Diabetes – What Are The Risks for Moms after Pregnancy?
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Gestational Diabetes – What Are The Risks for Moms after Pregnancy?
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 has
had gestational diabetes. Even though your health choices do not directly affect your
baby as they did when you were pregnant (unless you are nursing), your health is still just
as important to take care of for the sake of your baby.
Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes… Eat More Nuts
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008According to a study published in JAMA, (the Journal of the American Medical Association) in Nov. 2002, eating more nuts and peanut butter can reduce a woman’s risk for type…
Source:Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes… Eat More Nuts
Gestational Diabetes Diet – Dinner Ideas for Women with Gestational Diabetes
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Gestational Diabetes Diet
Dinner Ideas for Women with Gestational Diabetes
Dinner is the meal of the day when people like the most variety. You don’t want to eat
the same thing each night (pregnant or not). Here is the time to be creative. But a
cookbook or borrow one from the library to stock up on good ideas for dinner
combinations that fit in with your diabetic diet.
Insulin Pump Pros and Cons… It's the Inside Story
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008The Diabetes Forum is a great place to go for advice from others who have diabetes. This week, new member, Chika1, wonders how effective insulin pumps are at controlling blood…
Source:Insulin Pump Pros and Cons… It's the Inside Story
