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I failed 1 of the 3 blood tests for the 3 Hour Glucose Test…Now What?
I am 29 weeks pregnant. My fasting blood sugar test result was 86. My first result one hour after drinking the nasty glucola (100mg) was 202. My second result was 150 and my third was 136. So I clearly failed 1 of the 3 which according to everything I’ve read means I DO NOT have gestational diabetes. However, rather than the doctor calling to tell me what it does mean, some medical assistant calls to assure me that I don’t have GD but I do have glucose intolerance or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). However she can’t really tell me what that means but instead emails me a meal plan for gestational diabetes and tells me a nutritionist will call me on Monday and then reassures me I don’t have GD. So now I have to go through the weekend with the following questions. Maybe someone out there can help me answer:
1. With IGT am I at risk of having gestational diabetes?
2. How is this going to affect my baby?
3. Why do I have to follow a GD menu plan if I don’t have GD?
4. How can the blood test be the only determining factor for IGT or GD if in my case all my urine samples have been normal, my blood pressure is perfect, I have no family history of diabetes, I’ve only gained 8 pounds in this pregnancy and I have no other symptoms?
5. Does having IGT mean that I am at risk for Type 2 diabetes later in life?
Also, what is the difference between having Gestational Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance if they are treated the same way?
The value range for the Glucose Tolerance Test is:
Fasting 95 mg/dl or higher
One hour 180 mg/dl or higher
Two hours 155 mg/dl or higher
Three hours 140 mg/dl or higher
And (not including the fasting results) a person only has to pass 2 of 3 to be cleared of GD. So the person who left the comment that a normal range is 80 to 120 is not correct for this scenario.
3 hr glucose test resulted in gestational diabetes. Now what?
I had the 1 hr glucose tolerance test Monday. Thursday I had the 3 hour test. (5 blood tests in 4 hours and two swollen and black and blue arms to prove it). I was told today I have gestational diabetes (just made the criteria). I was told I will make appts for learning how to prick my finger and I have another appt for diet.
I have to tell you…with the ligament pain so bad I cant walk, to finding out I have to cut out all my favorite foods, I’m not a happy camper.
No starches, potatoes, white breads, rice, even friggen juice which is one of the only pleasures I had left. No diet soda, crystal light because the artificial sweeteners are no good. I feel like all I have been told is no. (and dont get me started on how much I miss my beer and cosmos!)
They tell me I should exercise but I cant walk. The pain makes me cry! I have fibromyalgia and had to stop taking all my meds when I found out I was pregnant. I am in constant pain. (major mood killer) I am so defeated and unhappy its not even funny. I dread pricking my finger, the whole thought makes me gag. (Im a baby when it comes to stuff like this).
So what CAN I eat? I have to tell ya, many things I already don’t like, or dont want to eat before pregnancy or because of pregnancy. My list of food allies has grown thin. How do you eat out at a restaurant? Its like everything on the menu is bad for you!
I think I might need some happy thoughts or support. I’m feeling very angry and depressed. My first baby was 10 lbs 2 oz. This dr thinks first child was large and the 3rd degree edema (swelling) was due to gest. diabetes too. First dr just thought I was eating “too much ice cream” and probably should have retested me in my 7th month again for diabetes.
We ARE tall parents. Husband is 6 2 and I am 5 7. I had my first child naturally (NO MEDS!). Granted I ripped to Kingdom Come but I did it in three pushes. I just dont want to have to have a C Section or another super large baby.
Im at the point now I dont even want to eat. It just causes problems (too much cholesteral, too much fat, too much sugar, too much salt, blah blah blah).
Any ideas as to what I can eat? Thats actually yummy? Sorry to be Debbie Downer. Just really finding it hard to see the silver lining. Im SO over this pregnancy. Any advice?
Manage your blood sugar (glucose) levels
Find out how to manage your blood sugar levels in just a few simple steps. Learn what causes a rise in glucose and what you can do to set it right within a few moments – learn simple tips that can improve your health and maybe lengthen your life. It really isnt that difficult and with the help of an experienced mentor it can provide astonishing results.
In many cases, consistent effective action over the course of 12 months has seen reduction of drugs like metformin by as much as 100%. The improvements in quality of life are amazing.
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Home testing cat’s blood sugar levels
Home testing a cat’s blood sugar (blood glucose) levels. This is Dreamsicle, a cat I’m fostering for A Caring Place.
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Diabetes – Animed Health
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Diabetes mellitus, is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).[2] Blood glucose levels are controlled by the hormone insulin made in the beta cells of the pancreas.[3] The two most common forms of diabetes are due to either a diminished production of insulin (in type 1), or diminished response by the body to insulin (in type 2 and gestational).[4] Both lead to hyperglycemia, which largely causes the acute signs of diabetes: excessive urine production, resulting compensatory thirst and increased fluid intake, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss, lethargy, and changes in energy metabolism.
All types of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921, but there is no widely available cure for any form of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can only be treated with injected insulin, with dietary and other lifestyle adjustments commonly being part of the treatment. Type 2 is usually managed with a combination of dietary treatment, tablets and, frequently, insulin supplementation. Insulin can also be delivered continuously by a specialized pump which provides subcutaneous insulin through a temporary catheter.
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New device lower blood glucose level in diabetes patients
We have some good news for diabetes patients. The blood glucose level could be reduced by new method using non-invasive device.
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Blood Sugar Testing
Diabetes is a common group of medical conditions where there is too much sugar in the blood. The condition is usually irreversible but a relativeley normal lifestyle can be achieved with treatment. Treatments involves dietary measures with or without tablets or insulin.Regular testing of blood sugar levels is an important part of monitoring health in diabetes.
This film shows how to test blood sugar levels with one type of meter.
Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.
In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet – you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery.
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PostCare™ Diabetes Center: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
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Monitoring and tightly controlling your blood sugar level can significantly reduce the risk of complications due to diabetes and provide you with a higher quality of life.
Knowledge of your blood sugar levels at different times of the day is an essential input into your diabetes care plan and allows you and your medical team to work out and modify your plan for medication, diet and exercise.
The heart of the system to monitor your blood sugar is the blood glucose meter and the automatic lancing device used to obtain your blood sample.
There are many types of glucose meters with varying degrees of sophistication and abilities to store test results. Your doctor or nurse will recommend the type best for you.
You will need to be familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions for each unit. This program will provide you with general guidelines that apply to all units. The equipment you will need to emble includes:
* the glucose testing meter,
* a packet of test strips,
* an automatic lancing device,
* and facial tissue.
The meter will have a display with blood sugar readings are shown, an on/off power button and a slot into which the Test Strips are inserted. In the back of the meter will be a compartment for batteries.
The Automatic Lancing Device has three components: the body with a release button, lancet holder and ing device, the removable end cap and a separate short lancet.
The first step is to code the meter to match or calibrate the meter to the reactivity of the Test Strip.
This is done by following the manufacturer’s instructions and matching a number on the meter’s display to a number on the Code Strip or on the test strip package.
Coding is done:
* whenever a new package of Test Strips is opened
* and daily to ensure the meter is coded correctly.
In addition, a control test can be run:
* if you need to check that the whole system of the meter and the test strip is working correctly
* and to practice your good meter techniques.
* Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, which usually involves testing a control solution of sugar that is provided with the meter.
Wash your hands vigorously with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
Remove the Test Strip from its individual package.
With the meter off, insert the correct end of the test strip into the test slot of the meter, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually turns the meter on.
Remove the end-cap from the lancing device.
Insert a short lancet into the lancet holder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Twist off the protective cap and save it for the disposal of the used lancet.
Replace the end-cap. The depth of the puncture depends on the end-cap used.
Re-cock the lancing device.
Choose your puncture site. The sides of the end segment of the finger are the best sites. Stroke down the finger to push blood toward the puncture site.
Place the end-cap firmly against the chosen puncture site on the side of the fingertip. The more pressure you use, the deeper the puncture. Push the lancet release button without moving your finger or the device.
After the puncture, remove the lancing device. If a drop of blood does not form on its own, stroke down the finger toward the puncture site without going as far as the site itself.
Hold the tip of the test strip in the drop of blood until the meter tells you the test strip is filled, usually by beeping. Remove the test strip from the blood. Put the device and the strip aside until the reading is complete.
Wipe the puncture site with a clean, dry facial tissue and use the tissue to hold pressure on the puncture site until the bleeding stops.
Remove the end-cap from the lancing device and remove the used lancet.
Replace the used lancet back into the protective cap by pushing it into the open end of the cap which is placed on a firm, flat surface like a counter top.
Once the blood sugar reading on the meter is complete, use the tissue to grasp the test strip and pull it out of the meter. This usually turns the meter off.
Discard the lancet in its protective cover and the used strip into a glass or puncture-proof container with a screw top or a “Sharps” Container purchased from your local pharmacy. Replace the cap on the container. When the container is full, cap it and discard it into the trash.
* Clean the lancing device weekly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
* Only use a lancet once.
* Do not use the same end-cap on another person.
* Teach another person to use the whole system so that you have a backup when you need istance.
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What is the blood sugar level?
The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as serum glucose level. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day: 4 to 8mmol/l. But they are higher after meals and usually lowest in the morning.
In diabetes the blood sugar level moves outside these limits until treated. Even with good control of diabetes, the blood sugar level will still at times drift outside this normal range.
Why control blood sugar levels?
For reasons that are not well understood, when very high levels of blood glucose are present for years, it leads to damage of the small blood vessels.
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Diabetes Stabilize blood sugar levels
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