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I love all these bite-sized tips and real-life examples of what someone could eat! I watched this video 4 years ago and am back watching it today during my second pregnancy! Very helpful!!
AMAZING VIDEO !! I am pregnant with my first child. I an 26 weeks pregnant and was just told I have gestational diabetes. This videos has helped ease my nerves and anxiety. I am currently writing down a grocery list that will help me lower my blood sugar levels. I will probably have more questions in the coming weeks. Thank you again!!
When I had gestational diabetes I ended up one pound lighter than I was before I got pregnant once my baby was born. Even though I had trouble gaining weight my baby was born healthy at 6lbs 9oz. My diabetes was diet controlled however my doctor kept recommending that I eat more carbs to gain weight and consequently require insulin to keep my blood sugar normal. I refused and I’m happy I did.
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for making this video. When I first diagnosed I was so upset. It seemed almost undoable. I had a whole day of training with the diabetologist and a nutritionist but they made it seem so technical and so restrictive. Your explanation is so much easier to understand. I feel like I can actually do this. Thank you so so much! God bless you!
Thank you for such an informative video! After being depressed all day after my diagnosis yesterday, you made me feel much better and want to rise to the challenge! God bless xx
Thank you so much for the video.. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I'm 29wks. It's been overwhelming because I've also never been on a diet before so reading labels, figuring out what I can and can't eat, eating 6 small meals a day and also just trying to understand this whole concept has been super hard for me. Your video was very informative.
Thank for this video. I have been a diabetic for 20years. I had a baby last year he had a lot of complication. He stayed in the hospital for 7 weeks. Now I'm pregnant again i don't want the same thing to happen. Thank you that's the best video i had seen.
Just diagnosed for the second time and struggling because this came earlier than the last pregnancy. I have a HUGE sweet tooth so been googling like crazy and binge watching RUclips videos to make sure I do this right and find ways to cure my sweet cravings without going for sugary treats.
Yes I also had gestational diabetes when I had my daughter and I was told that women that carry large babies tend to get this and after my daughter was born the hospital put her in an incubator for 10 hours after birth to make sure she wasn’t diabetic...she was a large baby. 9 pounds 7 ounces....and odd enough this type of diabetes just goes away after birth.
You are so right about it being confusing .Its like I get it but now I have to develop another way of eating like on a scedule and eat simple meals when I normally plan for a family of 3.
Thanks for posting this. I've just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I feel so bad. I have slept so badly with this pregnancy and one of the side effects has been that I've had a heightened sweet tooth. I was blaming myself but it's good to know that it's more hormonal than anything else.
A Catholic Mom's Life I’m actually now wondering if I’ve been wrongly diagnosed as my numbers are always fine, based on my testing. Going to see the doctor again this week so I guess I will know then. 🤞🤞🤞 would so like to not have to worry about the daily testing. If you get the chance, do pop by my channel! Would love to hear your feedback. X
thank you so much for this!!! I have 3 risk factors for gestational diabetes and will be tested early to see if I have it. im going ahead and putting myself on the diet to make it less overwhelming when and if I am diagnosed. thank you again!
Thanks for this informative video :) i was just diagnosed with GD for the first time ever last week and its been a whirlwind of emotions for me and getting used to taking glucose levels and working it all out. Diet is confusing sometimes. Been perusing youtube for inspiration and found your video. It is very helpful thank you :) xx
When did you eat your night time snack, and when did you take your blood sugar in the a.m.? I always have high fasting numbers. And I feel like it's because I wait too long in between my night snack and breakfast. Thanks! I know this post is old, but I am pregnant with my 4th and want to get a head stary incas I have it for the 3rd time. First time was controlled second time I had to take meds. I would love to have it controlled again!
My dr asked me to check suger two hour after first bite and should be less than 120. Sometimes one hour after eating is more than 140, but she said that is fine
Great video, just remember you cannot have as much fat as you want. There are healthy and unhealthy fats. Excessive eating of unhealthy fats makes your body break down sugars much slower and can cause prolonged periods of elevated sugars. Stick to your healthy fats such as avocado, nuts or seeds, olive oil, etc. Avoid high quantities of butter, sour cream, cream cheese, shortening, gravy. Everything in moderation.
Well I no longer and Gestational Diabetes but I will try! I remember doing lots of veggies and meat. I roasted lots of vegges and would have very little carbs like rice, bread. I hope this helps
I use Blucon with freestyle libre sensor I dont have to prick myself 4 times. It shows me readings every 5 minutes which I can see in history option and can share reports with my doctor in a PDF format.
I've noticed that anything made from white flour makes my blood sugar much higher. I've also noticed watching these videos that people are staying below 140 but I was told below 120. I have horrible lows as well as highs and thats eating what they told me. Its rough, I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
I was told to be below 120 after 2 hrs. as well - instead of 140 after 1hr and I'm finding it - this is my first week - nearly impossible to get that low in the time frame - without 30+ minutes of exercise after every single meal - which is about nearly impossible to do ... 1.5 hrs of exercise a day regularly.
Hi there, this is my third pregnancy 8 weeks , I have not had glucose test yet , My first pregnancy after baby born, the diabetes gone Second pregnancy stayed with pre diabetes Now, with this pregnancy I am sure I have GD too My question is how was your glucose test in your first and second pregnancy after your baby born ? In your 3rd pregnancy which week have you been diagnosed GD ? Waiting for your responses
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hlo dear very nice video . i my case when i wake my blood suger level always height after brkfast its gud.what can i do for my bed time snack so my blood suger level is normal in before breakfast.
I have questions about breast feeding.. i have Gestational diabetes and one of my midwife said start expressing milk b4 baby born so if baby have low blood suger we can give your breast milk to baby rite away.. i wanna know is it necessary b4 birth to Express milk? as I've heard it will cause mother labore pain or constructions early and you can end up in early labore. if anyone know anything about this let me know im worried and its my first baby.. thanks.
Hey dear your device diabetes gone after delievery. Please reply. Me too have this and I'm on inulin and my doctor scared that in future high risk for develope diabetes. So how are you and your baby doing cause you have third time so are you all good now.
You should start timer as soon as the first bite . Not after finishing food . Please ask the doctor about this .. might have worked but isn’t the standard . Thankyou for all the information
I have had a gestational diabetes 4 times and they all say different things about this some say start the hour when you take your last bit and some say start the timer on your first bit. which to me starting the timer on your first bit doesn't make because we all eat at different paces some people it takes them almost an hour to eat a meal... then you take your blood sugar right after they eat doesn't really make sense to me. But I have asked and they all say different things I actually have GD right now and wait until my last bit and things have gone good.
I did a more recent video about that. When you eat the night before it should be an hour before Ed and most of your food should e protein. The protein helps stabilize the sugars so try less carbs more fat and proteins.
K Lo it’s just like how some pregnant women get HG, some have preeclampsia, some get varicose veins, some get hemorrhoids....everyone is different and no one gets the same issues as someone else
Sadly as much as I’d like to agree with you with everything that was said in this video I can’t. I’m going through gestational diabetes right now and I’ve done absolutely everything to ensure that I control my glucose levels. The only number that’s out of my control is my fasting number no matter what I eat at night or if I don’t eat or if I eat and wake up exactly 8 hours later to test my number is always high. I’ve also noticed that no matter if I eat one meal every single day my number will be different every single day. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad number but it will always be a consistent number. I finally understand that Everywoman is different and not Everywoman processes for the same.
I know you posted this comment months ago , just adding for someone that might see it like I just did .. 59 is not good. That’s too low. Shouldn’t be less than 70 to stay safe. Im sure you’re fine now again just adding for someone else that might see this. I have GD , I was feeling light headed the other day and when I checked my blood sugar it was only at 65. Not good. Goal is between 140-70. Never more , never less.
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I love all these bite-sized tips and real-life examples of what someone could eat! I watched this video 4 years ago and am back watching it today during my second pregnancy! Very helpful!!
AMAZING VIDEO !! I am pregnant with my first child. I an 26 weeks pregnant and was just told I have gestational diabetes. This videos has helped ease my nerves and anxiety. I am currently writing down a grocery list that will help me lower my blood sugar levels. I will probably have more questions in the coming weeks. Thank you again!!
I am so glad this video helped you! Yes please feel free to ask questions:)
This has been by far the BEST video I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you for keeping it simple, brief and relatable.
When I had gestational diabetes I ended up one pound lighter than I was before I got pregnant once my baby was born. Even though I had trouble gaining weight my baby was born healthy at 6lbs 9oz. My diabetes was diet controlled however my doctor kept recommending that I eat more carbs to gain weight and consequently require insulin to keep my blood sugar normal. I refused and I’m happy I did.
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for making this video. When I first diagnosed I was so upset. It seemed almost undoable. I had a whole day of training with the diabetologist and a nutritionist but they made it seem so technical and so restrictive. Your explanation is so much easier to understand. I feel like I can actually do this. Thank you so so much! God bless you!
awesome! I was so scared when I first started so I just wanted to help! Glad it helped you:)
Thank you for such an informative video! After being depressed all day after my diagnosis yesterday, you made me feel much better and want to rise to the challenge! God bless xx
I completely understand
You’re going to do great! I am so glad the video helped you!
Thank you so much for the video.. I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I'm 29wks. It's been overwhelming because I've also never been on a diet before so reading labels, figuring out what I can and can't eat, eating 6 small meals a day and also just trying to understand this whole concept has been super hard for me. Your video was very informative.
You should start timer as soon as the first bite . Not after finishing food .
Thank for this video. I have been a diabetic for 20years. I had a baby last year he had a lot of complication. He stayed in the hospital for 7 weeks. Now I'm pregnant again i don't want the same thing to happen. Thank you that's the best video i had seen.
Just diagnosed for the second time and struggling because this came earlier than the last pregnancy. I have a HUGE sweet tooth so been googling like crazy and binge watching RUclips videos to make sure I do this right and find ways to cure my sweet cravings without going for sugary treats.
This is SO helpful I've been so stressed when I find out I had GD. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this! This is my third pregnancy and first time having GD. This video really helped me ♥️
I have my 3 hour this weekend, I have a feeling I have it for the first time but your video really calmed me about it . Thank you.
Great video! It’s my fifth pregnancy and first one with gestational diabetes. The video is very helpful. Thank you and God bless your family.
I am so glad that this video helped! Hope everything goes good for the rest of your pregnancy!
Yes I also had gestational diabetes when I had my daughter and I was told that women that carry large babies tend to get this and after my daughter was born the hospital put her in an incubator for 10 hours after birth to make sure she wasn’t diabetic...she was a large baby. 9 pounds 7 ounces....and odd enough this type of diabetes just goes away after birth.
You are so right about it being confusing .Its like I get it but now I have to develop another way of eating like on a scedule and eat simple meals when I normally plan for a family of 3.
Thanks for posting this. I've just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I feel so bad. I have slept so badly with this pregnancy and one of the side effects has been that I've had a heightened sweet tooth. I was blaming myself but it's good to know that it's more hormonal than anything else.
glad this helped! I was so lost when I found out I had GD so I thought this might help
A Catholic Mom's Life I’m actually now wondering if I’ve been wrongly diagnosed as my numbers are always fine, based on my testing. Going to see the doctor again this week so I guess I will know then. 🤞🤞🤞 would so like to not have to worry about the daily testing. If you get the chance, do pop by my channel! Would love to hear your feedback. X
thank you so much for this!!! I have 3 risk factors for gestational diabetes and will be tested early to see if I have it. im going ahead and putting myself on the diet to make it less overwhelming when and if I am diagnosed. thank you again!
Thank you so much for making this video. I just got diagnosed and this really helped put my mind at ease and cleared some things up!
I cannot get the fasting numbers to be below 95. I need help!
Thanks for this informative video :) i was just diagnosed with GD for the first time ever last week and its been a whirlwind of emotions for me and getting used to taking glucose levels and working it all out. Diet is confusing sometimes. Been perusing youtube for inspiration and found your video. It is very helpful thank you :) xx
GG and BB you should join this group “gestacional diebetes support group” in Facebook
May H ill look out for it, thanks x Im in ireland so i joined the irish one but havnt joined any other :)
When did you eat your night time snack, and when did you take your blood sugar in the a.m.? I always have high fasting numbers. And I feel like it's because I wait too long in between my night snack and breakfast. Thanks! I know this post is old, but I am pregnant with my 4th and want to get a head stary incas I have it for the 3rd time. First time was controlled second time I had to take meds. I would love to have it controlled again!
My dr asked me to check suger two hour after first bite and should be less than 120. Sometimes one hour after eating is more than 140, but she said that is fine
Great video, just remember you cannot have as much fat as you want. There are healthy and unhealthy fats. Excessive eating of unhealthy fats makes your body break down sugars much slower and can cause prolonged periods of elevated sugars. Stick to your healthy fats such as avocado, nuts or seeds, olive oil, etc. Avoid high quantities of butter, sour cream, cream cheese, shortening, gravy. Everything in moderation.
good point there are for sure good and bad fats! I should have clarified that in my video!
Could you do a video of meals like breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks
Well I no longer and Gestational Diabetes but I will try! I remember doing lots of veggies and meat. I roasted lots of vegges and would have very little carbs like rice, bread. I hope this helps
I use Blucon with freestyle libre sensor I dont have to prick myself 4 times. It shows me readings every 5 minutes which I can see in history option and can share reports with my doctor in a PDF format.
I've noticed that anything made from white flour makes my blood sugar much higher. I've also noticed watching these videos that people are staying below 140 but I was told below 120. I have horrible lows as well as highs and thats eating what they told me. Its rough, I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Diana Shelton oh no! I’m so sorry it’s so hard to understand at first. Maybe try asking your doctor
I was told to be below 120 after 2 hrs. as well - instead of 140 after 1hr and I'm finding it - this is my first week - nearly impossible to get that low in the time frame - without 30+ minutes of exercise after every single meal - which is about nearly impossible to do ... 1.5 hrs of exercise a day regularly.
Hi there, this is my third pregnancy 8 weeks , I have not had glucose test yet ,
My first pregnancy after baby born, the diabetes gone
Second pregnancy stayed with pre diabetes
Now, with this pregnancy I am sure I have GD too
My question is how was your glucose test in your first and second pregnancy after your baby born ?
In your 3rd pregnancy which week have you been diagnosed GD ?
Waiting for your responses
I tested positive in the beginning of my second trimester with my 5th pregnancy. All the other ones where in my 3rd trimester
How much total carbs we should eat in breakfast ?
Thanks for video!
How low would my readings be if I didn't get enough carbs? I'm terrified if I'm too high or too low.
How many hrs did you normally go without eating at night?
Pray the Holy Rosary.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
This is very nice of you to make! :)
hlo dear very nice video .
i my case when i wake my blood suger level always height after brkfast its gud.what can i do for my bed time snack so my blood suger level is normal in before breakfast.
I have questions about breast feeding.. i have Gestational diabetes and one of my midwife said start expressing milk b4 baby born so if baby have low blood suger we can give your breast milk to baby rite away.. i wanna know is it necessary b4 birth to Express milk? as I've heard it will cause mother labore pain or constructions early and you can end up in early labore. if anyone know anything about this let me know im worried and its my first baby.. thanks.
Thank you for this very informative video.
count carbs or do you mean kilojules that are in the carbs ?
You’re supposed to start counting the time after meals from the first bite of the meal, not when you finish the meal.
Thank you for sharing!
My doctor says and hour after you eat
Hey dear your device diabetes gone after delievery. Please reply. Me too have this and I'm on inulin and my doctor scared that in future high risk for develope diabetes. So how are you and your baby doing cause you have third time so are you all good now.
Yes we are good now no diabetes for me😁
You should start timer as soon as the first bite . Not after finishing food .
Please ask the doctor about this .. might have worked but isn’t the standard . Thankyou for all the information
I have had a gestational diabetes 4 times and they all say different things about this some say start the hour when you take your last bit and some say start the timer on your first bit. which to me starting the timer on your first bit doesn't make because we all eat at different paces some people it takes them almost an hour to eat a meal... then you take your blood sugar right after they eat doesn't really make sense to me. But I have asked and they all say different things I actually have GD right now and wait until my last bit and things have gone good.
Do you have to do insulin I'm 8 weeks and I think I'm gonna be diagnosed
I never did have to do insulin because I could control it with my diet
Did you ahve to be induced since you had gestational diabetes?
I had already had a csection so all 4 of my babies have been csections.
I'm 32 weeks pregnant with baby #5 and I have gestational diabetes and I can't get low than 96 or 97 with my fasting.
I did a more recent video about that. When you eat the night before it should be an hour before Ed and most of your food should e protein. The protein helps stabilize the sugars so try less carbs more fat and proteins.
Here is the video ruclips.net/video/Rjt6Hx6Mxow/видео.html
How come some women don’t have it? :(
K Lo it’s just like how some pregnant women get HG, some have preeclampsia, some get varicose veins, some get hemorrhoids....everyone is different and no one gets the same issues as someone else
My mom has diabetes and she relies too much on white pills.
Can I eat cheese if i have gestational diabetes??
Linda Thampi yes it’s all about carb counting 😊
Thanks 👍🏻 good video. Did your baby have to stay in the nicu?
No actually my baby was big but thank God healthy:)
This is very helpful! Thank you!❤️
Can i get the fair the protein milk in canada?
Thank you for this!
Sadly as much as I’d like to agree with you with everything that was said in this video I can’t. I’m going through gestational diabetes right now and I’ve done absolutely everything to ensure that I control my glucose levels. The only number that’s out of my control is my fasting number no matter what I eat at night or if I don’t eat or if I eat and wake up exactly 8 hours later to test my number is always high. I’ve also noticed that no matter if I eat one meal every single day my number will be different every single day. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad number but it will always be a consistent number. I finally understand that Everywoman is different and not Everywoman processes for the same.
Very true everyone is very different.
Thank You!!
I LOVE Luna bars!
Super helpful, thank you!
I have diabetes type two
One day I woke up my sugar level was 59 🤪and it’s always 79 or lower. When I eat my meal it’s 89 sometimes but it’s never higher than 117/118
I know you posted this comment months ago , just adding for someone that might see it like I just did .. 59 is not good. That’s too low. Shouldn’t be less than 70 to stay safe. Im sure you’re fine now again just adding for someone else that might see this. I have GD , I was feeling light headed the other day and when I checked my blood sugar it was only at 65. Not good. Goal is between 140-70. Never more , never less.