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Conception and blood sugar levels
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/09/2009 03:48:29
Insulin resistance affects the success of trying for a baby because it throws the conception hormones out. How can you ensure it is not an issue for you?
sugar levels get in the way of successful conception.What is insulin resistance?Eating foods which contain carbohydrates causes our blood sugar levels to rise and as a response, our bodies create insulin to make sure the sugar can be used as energy
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What is gestational diabetes?
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:20:30
Gestational diabetes is routinely checked for during pregnancy but what is it and what does it mean for your baby?
Gestational diabetes is a condition where the woman's body cannot produce enough insulin to cope with the raised blood sugar levels of pregnancy.In almost all cases, it passes quite soon after the baby is born. (However, it can mean the woman
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Sugar in urine samples
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/10/2009 01:52:48
When you're pregnant, you regularly have your urine sample tested for the presence of sugar. What does it mean?
and why is it so important?Sugar in urineTesting your urine every time you go for a check-up is a quick and efficient way of keeping tabs on your health.Your doctor or midwife can quickly see if the urine sample contains too much sugar.Insulin keeps your
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Gestational diabetes affects 16% of pregnant women
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 26/02/2010 13:05:36
International study says the number of mums-to-be who develop diabetes is double the figure first thought
half of your pregnancy and disappears after your baby’s born. It’s triggered by changes in certain hormones that affect how your body uses insulin.The researchers have said doctors need to be be vigilant for the condition.
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Pregnancy for diabetics
By ThinkBaby on 14/11/2008 01:38:11
Although gestational diabetes can occur during pregnancy, what should those with existing diabetes be aware of when expecting a baby?
opportunity. Insulin injections are not a danger to your baby.Making sure you keep your blood sugar levels in check in the earliest weeks of pregnancy can be important for the health of the fetus and the most healthy outcome for your baby.As a diabetic, your
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Breastfeeding linked to lower diabetes risk
By ThinkBaby on 24/11/2005 10:41:37
US study shows that risk reduction for diabetes holds for breastfeeding mums, not just baby
separate studies produced data on 157,000 mums in the US, on which the Harvard team based their research. The data suggested a link between the extra energy required for lactation and changes in insulin and glucose levels. These changes translated into a
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What is PCOS?
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/06/2009 12:43:25
PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What are the symptoms, how might it affect conception, and what can be done about it?
Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and this can affect their lives long-term, and is a key cause of infertility.What is PCOS?PCOS is a hormonal disorder where higher levels of testosterone (higher than are usually found in females) and insulin are present
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Trying for a baby when you're a diabetic
By Maria Muennich on 20/03/2007 06:25:32
What diabetes means for your chances of a healthy conception
support from your doctor and, critically, to get your blood sugar levels under control before you become pregnant.Diabetes and fertilityBoth Type I and Type II diabetes may have an impact on your fertility levels. With Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes
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Artificial pancreas promises pregnancy diabetes breakthrough
By Kimberley Smith on 01/02/2011 16:05:30
Innovative new device could help regulate diabetes in pregnancy and mums who had gestational diabetes are warned they may be at risk of the condition returning
and even save lives in serious cases.Diabetes, teamed with pregnancy-related hormonal changes, makes it hard to regulate sugar levels. An artificial pancreas has been created, which could prevent the need for insulin injections. These injections, used
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Fetal development: Week 25
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 12:12:31
A growing spine
may be asked to take a special glucose tolerance test to check whether you’ve developed gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is developed by only a very small number of women during pregnancy, when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin
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