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2012年8月27日星期一

Gestational Diabetes Diet Menu - The 3 Most Common Mistakes Women Make (Is This You?)

A gestational diabetes diet menu helps you to plan what you need eat throughout the day to meet your calorie and protein needs. By using a diet menu, you can rest assured that you have eaten the right amount of food to have a healthy baby yet, keep your diabetes under control. This is a guide to some of the most common mistakes that women make when on a gestational diabetes diet.

Gestational Diabetes Diet Menu Mistake # 1 - Not measuring your food and knowing the serving sizes for the food you eat. Portion sizes can be confusing for you and packaging may contain several servings. A good example of this the fact that 1 pint of ice cream usually equals 4 servings.

What to do instead: plan out what you want to eat throughout the day, and portion it out. While this might take a little time at the beginning of the week, it is an excellent way to make sure you're eating just what you need. For example, my gestational diabetes meal plan contains patterns and meal listings for an entire day so you don't have to spend so much time figuring out what to eat.

Gestational Diabetes Diet Menu Mistake # 2 - Not eating throughout the day and skipping meals. Most women think that they need to limit their intake to make sure that their blood sugars don't get too high. Often they avoid foods that are really okay to eat if they knew the correct amount.

What to do instead: get a meal pattern for an entire day that shows the amount of calories and carbohydrates that you need. This will allow you to plan your day and eat snacks and smaller meals. It's important that you eat enough calories to make sure your baby grows properly. You also need to eat the right kinds of calories to control your blood sugar.

Gestational Diabetes Diet Menu Mistake # 3 - Not having a plan for the day. You can end up eating too much carbohydrates or too little calories which affects your blood sugar and your baby. If you take medication to control your diabetes, you need to be able to plan out your day to avoid high and low blood sugars.

What to do instead: use a meal pattern and planner for the day, like the kind that we provide as part of our gestational diabetes meal plan. You should get something with a breakfast, lunch, snacks, and daily planner that is based on the number of calories that you need for the day during your pregnancy.

Fixing these 3 mistakes can be an important part of controlling your gestational diabetes. As you work with your doctor or diabetes educator, be sure to understand how you should eat throughout the day to make the most of your pregnancy.

What if you just can't follow a gestational diabetes diet? I know it can be hard to try and make your own meal plan with recipes that are right for your diet. If you really want to succeed at your goals of having a healthy pregnancy you will need to follow a method that works amazingly well. This method is simple to pick up and it doesn't take much work, you can learn more about a gestational diabetes diet plan on our website. Don't give up hope, it's NOT impossible. Learn how to follow a gestational diabetes diet plan by going to our website now.

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2012年8月25日星期六

Pregnant Women and Gestational Diabetes

There are a few different types of Diabetes however none are as confusing as Gestational Diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes is not a common form of Diabetes. Unlike Types 1 and 2, Gestational Diabetes targets only a select few pregnant women. Statistics indicate that only four percent of pregnant women are affected by Gestational Diabetes, in the United States, one hundred and thirty five thousand pregnant women are diagnosed each year.

When you are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, it may seem like your world is crashing down around you. A million thoughts run through your head, and you fear for the health of your child. It is important that you learn all you can about this disease and understand that you can have a normal healthy child with no risk to yourself or baby if you follow your physician's instructions.

There are no known causes for Gestational Diabetes, however studies indicate that the problem lies in the mothers ability to process insulin during pregnancy. This is called insulin resistance. Hormones from the placenta work against the mothers body by not allowing it to process insulin. However her body keeps producing it in large quantities.

Gestational Diabetes affects pregnant women from all ethnic backgrounds even if there is no history of Diabetes in the family. It strikes in mid to late pregnancy and can cause a great deal of harm to both mother and baby.

While the mother's body continually produces insulin, this alone cannot harm the baby. Insulin from the mother cannot enter into the baby because the placenta. What harms the baby is the extraordinary high levels of glucose that the baby ingests through the placenta. Macrosomia know as fat baby syndrome, can develop in the baby and cause serious complications at birth both for the baby and the mother. Babies born with Macrosomia face potential breathing problems, obesity and are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes later in life.

It is critical to have regular prenatal care when you are pregnant to ensure the health of your baby. Without proper prenatal care, Gestational Diabetes cannot be detected and you could be harming yourself as well as your child.

Treating Gestational Diabetes as soon as you are diagnosed is critically important. Often, it is just a matter of special menu options, monitoring your glucose level and exercise to keep it under control. More serious cases may also include daily insulin injections. Treating Gestational Diabetes will reduce the risk of 'fat baby' syndrome and a Cesarean section delivery.

There is an upside to Gestational Diabetes; it disappears after the baby is born. Just as suddenly as it comes on it goes away. However, research has shown that women who develop Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy are twice as likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes later in life. Research indicates that both types of diabetes are insulin resistant.

For women who have had Gestational Diabetes, it is recommended that lifestyle changes be made to include a healthy diet and exercise. This can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. It is also recommended that you maintain a healthy weight.

Peter Geisheker is CEO of The Geisheker Group marketing companies. For more information on Diabetes and managing blood sugar, please visit santalsolutions.com.

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2012年8月23日星期四

Gestational Diabetes is Becoming a More Common Diagnosis Amongst Pregnant Women!

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary form of diabetes that is becoming a common diagnosis among pregnant women. When handled properly, however, it does not need to ruin a pregnancy; treatment using a gestational diabetes diet plan combined with a sensible amount of exercise can often control the symptoms without the need for medication.

Gestational diabetes is caused by an imbalance of hormones leading to insulin resistance which is characteristic of type 2 diabetes. These hormones block the effectiveness of the naturally occurring insulin causing a temporary diabetic condition.

The most common risk factors include:

a family history of diabetes or gestational diabetes
having GDM in a previous pregnancy
obesity and/or high blood pressure
having previously delivered a baby 9 pounds or higher

Other risk factors for gestational diabetes include frequent miscarriages, recurring urinary tract infections, a history of toxemia, and unexplained stillbirths.

Women over thirty are more likely to have gestational diabetes, and the chances of occurrence among those with two or more risk factors increases with each additional pregnancy.

The obvious symptoms of gestational diabetes are so mild they often go unnoticed. These symptoms, such as rapid weight gain, excessive thirst and hunger through to vaginal infections, may be attributed to the pregnancy itself.

Gestational diabetes is usually confirmed between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. If the pregnant mother is at a high risk for gestational diabetes, testing for impaired blood sugar levels will be carried out earlier... sometimes as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed or around 13 weeks. In high risk cases, the test will be repeated at the usual time if the first test is negative.

Diet and exercise often controls gestational diabetes but in some cases additional methods of control such as insulin injections may be needed.

Most women who develop this condition find it goes away after the baby's birth, and experience no more symptoms... although it is likely to return, and maybe worsen, through subsequent pregnancies. A small number of women continue on to have full-blown type 2 diabetes.

Risks to the child are usually minimal if the diabetes is controlled throughout the pregnancy.

You can reduce your long-term risk of type 2 diabetes by making changes to your lifestyle. If you can lose weight so that you are in the "ideal weight range" this will help, as will a regular program of exercise, such as walking, jogging or even swimming. Both losing weight and exercising will reduce your insulin resistance and the extra strain on your pancreas to produce insulin.

Would you like more information about alternative ways to handle your type 2 diabetes?

To download your free copy of my E-Book, click here now: Answers to Your Questions... its based on questions many diabetics have asked me over recent months.

Beverleigh Piepers is a registered nurse who would like to help you understand how to live easily and happily with your type 2 diabetes.
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2012年8月22日星期三

Sample Diet For Gestational Diabetes - Finally Practical Help For Pregnant Women With These Symptoms

Gestational Diabetes is one of the most commonly happening complications during pregnancy where a pregnant woman, who never had any prior history of diabetes or its related symptoms, experiences escalated blood sugar levels in the blood.

As per the available statistics, gestational diabetes appears in approximately 2-5% pregnancies. Ironically, no one is able to define the exact cause of this illness. According to experts, pregnancy gestational diabetes occurs due to interference of placental hormones with glucose metabolism. Apart from this, gestational diabetes symptoms even appear in pregnant women who are obese or have any familial history of gestational diabetes. Interestingly, diabetes symptoms during pregnancy are almost similar to the ones observed in other diabetes types. These gestational diabetes symptoms include urge to urinate frequently, unquenchable thirst, excessive hunger, fatigue, ketoacidosis and blurred vision.

At present, the only effective method for preventing gestational diabetes is to eat a balanced diet that is rich in proteins and contains right amount of carbohydrates, fats and other important nutrients. In fact, a sample diet for gestational diabetes is considered effective only when it provides the necessary energy and calories required for proper growth and development of the fetus as well as the mother without causing any increase in the blood glycemic value.

Below is mentioned a sample diet for gestational diabetes woman that provide energy equivalent to 2200 calories per day.

Average Calorie Intake - Pregnant women with diabetes must consume 2180 calories per day that includes approximately 248gms of carbohydrates, 123gms of protein and 72gms of fat. Divide this entire consumption into 6 separate servings consumed at different times of the day.

1. Breakfast - The first meal of the day must be a bit large and heavy. You can consume around 42gms of carbohydrates at the time of breakfast. This can include 2 bread slices or a cup or cooked oatmeal, a cup of milk or low-fat sugar-free yogurt, 1 ounce meat or a cup of scrambled egg and 2tsp margarine. Vegetarians can include fruits and vegetables as a substitute for meat.

2. Morning Snack - Reduce your carbohydrate count to 15gms. This usually includes a fruit such as an orange or a banana and 1 ounce meat or 2tbsp peanut butter.

3. Lunch - Here one can consume around 67gms of carbohydrates in the form of sandwich that contains 2 slices of whole bread, 2 ounces of meat or other protein substitute, 2 lettuce leaves, 2 slices of tomato, and 1tsp of mayonnaise. Also, add to the serving a cup of fresh strawberries or one fruit, one vegetable, 12 ounces of sugar-free soft drink and a cup of non-fat sugar free yoghurt.

4. Afternoon Snack - This includes another 15gms of carbohydrates in the form of a fruit or 3 squares of graham crackers.

5. Dinner- During this period, 82gms of carbohydrates can be consumed. This can include:

Any of these carbohydrate choices such as one large baked potato or a cup of cooked pasta, a small dinner roll, a cup of fresh melon cubes, or a cup of skimmed milk
Any two green leafy vegetables such as asparagus and lettuce
3 ounces of meat or other protein substitute like egg white, breast chicken, low-fat cheese or salmon
1tsp margarine

6. Evening Snacks - Evening diet should always be light and low in calories so as to aid in easy digestion. In dinner, 27gms of carbohydrates can be taken in the form of 1 slice whole wheat bread or 6 whole wheat crackers, 1 meat or other protein substitute such as 1 ounce low fat cheese, and a cup of milk. Milk ensures good night sleep.

The above mentioned sample diet for gestational diabetes is just a suggestion. As soon as you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, remember to consult your dietician and plan your diet according. However, keeping diet options like this in mind can go a long way towards getting the relief you need.

For more information on a Gestational Diabetes Diet, try visiting http://www.curefordiabetes.org - it is a website offering solid tips and information on different diabetes treatments and diabetes in general.

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2012年7月11日星期三

Sample Diet For Gestational Diabetes - Finally Practical Help For Pregnant Women With These Symptoms

Below is mentioned a sample diet for gestational diabetes woman that provide energy equivalent to 2200 calories per day.

2. Morning Snack - Reduce your carbohydrate count to 15gms. This usually includes a fruit such as an orange or a banana and 1 ounce meat or 2tbsp peanut butter.

4. Afternoon Snack - This includes another 15gms of carbohydrates in the form of a fruit or 3 squares of graham crackers.

5. Dinner- During this period, 82gms of carbohydrates can be consumed. This can include:

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2012年7月1日星期日