is anyone prediabetic? i am gaining weight..how can i keep it off in addition to my medicine glucophage?
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How is your exercise routine? Many pre-disabetics got there because they left exercise out of the equation. You need at least 20 minutes of moderate exercise every day. The common excuse for this is "I don't have time." If you had time to sit down and watch American Idol on Wednesday, then you had time to work out for 20 minutes (the results are at the end of the show anyway!).\n\nIncorporate exercise into your routine. Instead of parking close to a store, park far away so you can walk more. Ditch the elevator and take some stairs. Mow your own lawn. Take alks with your kids or friends. Take a weekly dance class. If you go to the beach, SWIM. Don't just sit there and soak up cancer rays.\n\nAnd how about that diet? No more sugary soda. If you must have soda, drink diet. But no more sugar soda!!! Pick healthier snacks like fruit, veggie sticks. No more processed, packaged junk. Cook your own dinners. Convenience foods (take out, frozen dinners) are packed with calories and sodium. Cooking your own is much healthier. Control your portions. At restaurants, ask for a take out box when you get your meal and pack half of it away first, so you can't eat the whole platter.\n\nBut back to the exercise. My friend and colleague published a study about exercise and pre-diabetic latino adolescents. He had two groups: with a training regimen, without training. Those boys who were exercising and training twice weekly were much less likely to progress to full-on diabetes. Those who did had onset that were greatly delayed compared to the kids who did not exercise.\n\nSo get busy, work out and that will help you check your sugar.
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There is no cure for this yet, but they are working on it.  If you haven't been diagnosed, then eat healthy and exercise regularly.  I know I sound like a commercial, but this is the only way to better your chances of not becoming a diabetic.
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I believe you should consult this matter with a physician, diabetes is somethig you don't take very light, yes you can go on a diet and there is no problem but the best bet would be a professional opinion..☺
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I have had this disease for over 30 years... it was a gift from my mom who has had it for 65+ years.  The only complication that i recently have is weight gain.(due to taking insulin which is a protein for so long)  This is not the worse disease to have.  When I was first diagnosed the only sugar free item was TAB soda..... so i did stand out alot being "different"\nPlease go to the doctors with your grand child and learn as much as possible.  If she eats 5 small meals a day... tests her blood 4 or more times, exercises, visits her dr. every 3 months.... she will live a long healthy life.  Make sure she stays away from splenda items... this is a sugar.  Eating right and exercising is not a curse... get the whole family to eat the diabetic diet.....and play together..... let her teach you how to test the blood...have her test your blood.. see who has the best #\nThere are support groups for parents and children..... talk to her dr about where and when..... so she won't feel so "different" \nYou are a great grand parent.  I understand your worry... the main thing is to accept her.... go out for a s/f ice cream one night and talk to her about things... but keep an eye on her blood sugar levels... that is the most important...... You will be fine....
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The key is to eat a balanced diet of carbs vs proteins vs fats.  Usually we recommend that diabetics avoid high sugar foods such as regular colas, syrup (sugar free is okay) and moderate their intake of sweets and baked goods.  Have you been to see a registered dietician or diabetic nurse educator?  Either would be very helpful in helping you to acclimate and succeed at managing your diabetes.  I wish you the best.
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Cut all processed food and watch the weight fly off! In other words, shop only on the outer rim of the Supermarket :). Eat veggies, fruit, unprocessed meat, low fat dairy. Stay AWAY from white sugar, white flour, corn syrup. If you can't hunt it or gather it, don't eat it! I lost 30 lbs eating this way. You would be amazed how much better you feel once you cut out sugar and white flour! You will have much more energy. Substitute your sugar intake with Stevia (300X sweeter than sugar) and no calories or carbs! It is natural and does not raise the glycemic index. Good LUCK!!
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I too have IRS, it can be treated by taking certain medicines for Diabetics. I take Fortamet. Insuline Resistance Syndrome (IRS) can also cause uncontrollable weight gain. The medicines will allow your cells to take the insulin and you will lose weight if you've gained any. Don't worry though, everything will be fine. Just see a specialist of internal medicine. If there are any metabolic centers where you live that wouild be the best place to start. Good luck honey.
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I have asked this question of every professional I have encountered.  I can't get an answer from anyone that makes sense.  Normally, I get the "deer caught in the headlights" look when ever I ask.\n\nI am one who suffers with the dawn effect.  It really upsets me to wake up with higher sugar than when I go to bed.  I think what is happening is the body sees the glucose level drop in the predawn hours and it converts something into glucose.  It keeps right on making sugar until you wake up.  I have tried a couple of experiments including setting my alarm for 3:00 AM and testing. In me it seems to give credence to my theory.  Additionally I have eaten a small piece of dark chocolate before bedtime.  I do mean a piece, not three pounds.  Dark chocolate is supposed to help with insulin usage.  The dark chocolate also seems to help me.  \n\nI am going to put the question on my watch list.  Hope we can both get a good answer.
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hi sweety (because you are diabetic) \nstop worrying.\nit is quite natural that people start worrying  at initial stage when they are advised to take medicines . definitely you can come to pre medication stage provided you  develop certain good habits like  diet control,simple exersises & medication(as advised by doctor) .\n\nregarding  diet control either we are ignorant or we cheat ourselves .i stress this point because i am also diabetic since 13 years. i know it is very difficult to avoid the food which we crave for .each day i tell myself that i am not going to eat the 'barred' food .like this i am adjusting to the situation .you can have tasty food even without sweets & transfat items. don,t copromise on taste.\ndefinitely you have to do simple exercises or brisk walk for 40 minutes daily.\ndon't stop medication until doctor advises you to do so..\ndiabetes is not a dicease.it is only deficiency.\nso don't bother .go ahead & enjoy yor life.
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Gestational diabetes develops due to the added stress on your body due to the pregnancy, and will go away after the baby is born.  In the meantime, it is very important you do whatever is needed to keep the blood sugar levels within normal limits, even if that means using insulin.  The high sugar levels damage your kidneys, and will cause the baby to gain too much weight prior to birth- adding complications for safe delivery for you both.  Exercise can help, along with the diet, in helping you maintain normal blood sugar levels.  You need to speak with the doctor before starting to be sure there are no other problems which would make it dangerous for you, but usually a moderate level of exercise like walking is encouraged.  I don't know what type of diet you were given, or how easy it is for you to follow, but that is probably the most crucial part for you to control.  You will need to follow the diet conscienciously for the entire pregnancy.  Pay close attention to any packaged or convenience foods you are eating or using, many of them actually contain sugar- just not always labeled as such.  Corn syrup, corn syrup solids, any chemical name containing -ose in the name is a type of sugar, as well as the obvious table sugar, fruit sugars, and honey, molasses, and golden syrup.  You need to check labels very carefully and watch the carbohydrate grams- that's where the sugar levels reveal themselves, in the carbo grams.  Basically, you will follow a low carbohydrate diet.  And you will be surprised at what all you discover sugars in, even places you never suspected, like catsup and mayonnaise, and salad dressings.  When diabetics have problems, it's usually something like these that are the culprits.   It's not the sugar you see that gets you- it's what is hidden in the labels.    If you are having trouble with the diet, talk with the dietician.   If you want ideas of how to design a diet or menu, search the web for gestational diabetes diets and menus- lots of sites for moms and babies have them.\n  I don't know if the doctors told you, but developing gestational diabetes puts you at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. So even after the baby arrives and the problem goes away, you still need to keep periodic tabs on your blood sugar levels throughout your life.  You need to be careful to follow a sensible diet and exercise plan, and maintain a proper weight to lower your risk as much as possible.   You will also likely develop gestational diabetes in future pregnancys, not always, but most likely.  If you do need insulin to control the blood sugar levels, frightening as the prospect is, it is the best thing for you and the baby.  Uncontrolled diabetes can kill both of you, or leave you in a permanent coma.\n  The baby is likely to get quite large early on, and most doctors will monitor the babys size very carefully.  Usually doctors will induce at any point after 38 weeks, for the safety of you both.  They can induce earlier if it becomes higher risk for you to continue or the baby becomes stressed.   You need to have the doctor explain this all to you clearly, and discuss it all well beforehand, so you will know and understand, and can make any arrangements you want to make.\n  Gestational diabetes is not the worst complication of pregnancy, and if you work to control yours there is no reason to expect anything other than a healthy baby and mother in another 15-16 weeks.  Do what you need to do to stay healthy and have a healthy baby.  Good luck, and best wishes
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I would AVOID any weight loss supplement.  They are not healthy.  I lost weight (lots of it) without a supplement.  How?  Read on: Cut all processed food and watch the weight fly off! Eat veggies, fruit, unprocessed meat, low fat dairy. Stay AWAY from white sugar, flour, corn syrup. If you can't hunt it or gather it, don't eat it! I lost 30 lbs eating this way. You would be amazed how much better you feel once you cut out sugar,white flour, and the chemical additives in processed foods! You will have much more energy. Substitute your sugar intake with Stevia (300X sweeter than sugar) and no calories or carbs! It is natural and does not raise the glycemic index. Important tip:  Shop only on the outer rim of the Supermarket. Good LUCK!!
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Limit your carb intake. The body turns all carbs into sugar. With simple carbs; sugar, honey, syrup, etc. the body converts these quickly causing your blood sugar to spike so avoid these. Complex carbs like rice, oatmeal, beans, etc. take longer to convert so your blood sugar doesn't spike, but it will still go up. You also have to be careful not to eat too much protein. Protein won't effect your blood sugar, but will effect your kidneys which are already working overtime trying to get rid of the excess sugar. Make an appointment and talk with a dietitian. In the meantime practice portion control. That's where most of us get in trouble. 1/2 Cup is a serving of starch like corn, beans, pasta, potatoes. 1 Cup is a serving of raw veggies and 1/2 Cup cooked veggies = a serving. 1 oz. of meat = 1 serving of meat. Watch your diet and talk with a dietitian and you should be able to control your diabetes without having to go on meds. OH and always carry some hard candy with you in case your blood sugar gets too low. Good luck with this.
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My husband, who does research at the University of Hawaii med school, was telling me this weekend about a clinical study they saw a presentation on demonstrating how bitter melon helped control borderline diabetes in rats, which resulted in significant weight loss after their bloodsugar was stabilized.\nSo guess what we bought at the nutrition store this weekend? ;)
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if you value your health..see a doctor. I suspect it's related to your sugar level.
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You have stated you have at least one medical condition....diabetes.  Taking and pill that promises to curb your appetite and make you lose weight is dangerous.\n\nYour doctor would be the first to tell you this.  And you should already be on an American Diabetic Association diet.  These diets come as 1800 Calorie ADA diets, ect.  \n\nAdhereing to this diet regime, plus exercise, should make you lose weight.  I would go down to the say 1200 ADA diet and supplement with snacks in between that are noncaloric or low calories.\n\nYou can easily obtain the diets online.  Follow them, exercise daily.  If you are on pills for your diabetes, fooling around with anything is dangerous.\n\nTalk to your doctor!  But, eating correctly and exercise is the best way to lower your weight and control your diabetes!
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I was just recently diagnosed with diabetes also. I was told to keep well balanced diet....Just watch the amount I intake... I am new very new to this and scared as &*%^ due to all the health risks associated with diabetes....I have been in the hospital for a few days and have been given meat, cheese egg,, and milk,, as wellas bread and fruit,,,, But I am still trying to get my level down ,,,
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Hello,\n\nI've been diabetic for 33 years and this is not a problem that only you suffer from. Most all diabetics crave sweets, it's all in the way you handle it. I'm don't know if you take shots or pills. I take shots and when and when a special moment occurs where I eat a super sweet something I take extra insulin. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR FIRST!!! Here's an example: I like ice cream cakes and if you look on the label you will see carbohydrates and a number like maybe 40 grams. My doctor explained to me that for every extra 10 grams of carbs I should take 1 unit of insulin. This technique is called a sliding scale and only your doctor should provide you with your own personal sliding scale. Also try the sugar free foods. Russel Stover's has a real good chocolate sugar free assortment. Jello Gelatin is good and alot of bakeries also make sugar free desserts, cakes, pies, etc. \n\nAs for you HA1C...don't forget that anything can cause your blood sugar to rise, such as cold medicine, stress, excitement, infections, depression, and many other things as well. Just one day of serious munching can affect your HA1C. This test reflects back to 6 weeks ago. There is available in pharmaceys a at home HA1C test, they're kind of expensive. Something else you might try and it can help you get a better idea of your overall control is to add all your before breakfast blood sugar test for 7 days and then devide that number by 7. This will give you a overall average for a week. Do the same for your lunch testing, evening testing, etc. \n\nI know that dealing with this disease can be frustrating and it seems so unfair that we have it. Don't give up, if I can make it 33 year with this disease so can you! It's OK to cry and get mad and afterwards hold your head up high and be proud of who you are - diabetis does not have to have control of you.\n\nGood Luck