Eat Small Meals throughout the Day

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Eating and pregnancy go hand in hand. Even though it doesn’t seem fair to be pregnant

and not get to eat what and when you want it is healthier for you and your baby. The old

adage of eating for two is true but many women overeat when they are pregnant and gain

more weight than they should.

The more food that you eat in one sitting the harder it is going to be for your body to

produce enough insulin to turn the sugar into energy. Not only is what you eat important

so is the portion sizes. Your doctor or dietician will provide you with a meal plan and it

is wise to follow it as closely as possible.

Since you will be eating smaller meals, you are going to need to eat more frequently to

keep your energy up. The best way to do this is plan on eating six smaller meals

throughout the day. You will keep a steady stream of nourishment going into your body

and if you eat at the same time each day it will make it easier for your body to regulate

insulin production and use.

A schedule that works for many women is to eat a small breakfast and then continue to

eat approximately every two to three hours. This will include a mid-morning snack,

lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner, and a bedtime snack. If you are still finding you are

hungry in between meals or are finding ketones when you test your urine, consult with

your doctor or dietician. They are sure to have suggestions to help you make changes

that will work better for you. Such as eating more protein at meals or filling up on more

vegetables (something that can be eaten as a free food at any time).




Eat Small Meals throughout the Day

Dinner Ideas for Women with Gestational Diabetes

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Dinner is the meal of the day when people like the most variety. You don’t want to eat

the same thing each night (pregnant or not). Here is the time to be creative. But a

cookbook or borrow one from the library to stock up on good ideas for dinner

combinations that fit in with your diabetic diet.

The dinner meal traditionally consists of a starch (whole grains, potatoes, and rice), a

vegetable, and a protein. You can be creative in how you combine these elements but

take the appropriate portions. Your dietician will give you guidelines on is considered a

proper portion of meat and other food groups. If you are having difficulty with this, you

may want to consider purchasing or borrowing a food scale until you learn how to judge a

portion size by sight.

Here is a selection of different dinner ideas that can be made:

* Cheese quiche, you can try making one without the crust to cut fat and calories

* Sloppy Joe sandwiches on whole wheat buns topped with shredded cheese (use a

lean or extra ground beef)

* Bell peppers stuffed with rice and ground beef and then baked in the oven

* Use a slow cooker to make a chili or beef stew full of veggies

There are numerous dinner combinations available by mixing up protein choices (fish,

steak, pork chops, and chicken) grains (brown rice, potatoes, pasta, and couscous), and

the various ways to cook vegetables (raw in a salad, steamed, grilled, or boiled).

If you are going out to eat for dinner, don’t be afraid to ask for your food done differently

than what the menu offers. Ask for substitutions and sauces on the side where

appropriate. Most restaurants are flexible and are willing to accommodate special dietary

requirements especially for pregnant women with diabetes.


Dinner Ideas for Women with Gestational Diabetes

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Depending on when you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes during your pregnancy

(most likely between weeks 24 and 28) you are going to have many weeks of watching

what you eat ahead of you. If you find a meal that you like and works well with your

blood sugars you may be tempted to eat it again (and again and again).

You are going to reach a point where you do not want to even think about a piece of toast

with peanut butter again. And when you do, here are some ideas for a diabetic friendly

breakfast:

* One piece of whole wheat toast with 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter and a

glass of milk

* A bowl of cereal and milk with almonds sprinkled on top

* One egg (cooked to your preference) a piece of toast and a glass of milk

* Natural peanut butter spread on half a banana

* Egg and cheese omelet with your choice of vegetables

Go for quality foods because as you can see, meal sizes are going to be small. By

combining your breakfast foods with a protein you will assist your body in processing the

sugar. The added benefit of the protein is be satiating for a longer period of time. If you

fill up on carbohydrates (which is very easy to do at breakfast) you are going to be

hungry sooner and have a higher blood sugar for your next reading.

As breakfast is going to set the tone for the rest of the day, don’t cheat. If you have a

high-sugar cereal for breakfast, your blood sugar will be elevated for the rest of the day.

After indulging you will have to make up for it during subsequent meals by having less to

even out your blood glucose levels.

Blood Sugar Levels during Labor

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Because of all the risks and complications associated with poor control of blood glucose levels during pregnancy it is best to keep them in check all the time. But if there is a time during your pregnancy where it is considered more important to have your blood glucose levels under control it is when you are in labor.

If you have a very high blood glucose level while you are in labor, your baby is going to produce enough insulin to compensate for the sugar in your system. But what happens when your baby is born is he or she is no longer exposed to your high blood sugar and has an excess of insulin in their system. This will cause the baby to be hypoglycemic and can be quite dangerous for the baby.

For this reason, your baby’s blood sugar levels will be tested a few times after the birth. The test is administered immediately after the birth and when the baby is a couple of hours old. The blood is taken from the baby’s heel and is tested in the same manner as when you test your own blood with your glucose monitor.

When you go into labor, do not take any more insulin even if it is time for your next injection. When you go to the hospital be sure to bring your insulin and glucose monitor with you and advise all medical staff of your condition. Your doctor will give you more specific instructions to follow about nutrition and your blood sugar. When you pre-register at the hospital, ensure that you write down on your paperwork that you have gestational diabetes and who your care providers are. The more information you can provide the better the care you will receive when you are admitting to the hospital.


Blood Sugar Levels during Labor

Blood Sugar Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes

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In order to diagnose you with gestational diabetes, your healthcare provider will order a

test from the lab. There are two levels of the test that can be taken – the one hour glucose

tolerance test and the three hour glucose tolerance test.

The one hour test involves taking a blood sample after you have fasted and then drinking

a beverage high in glucose and testing your blood again one hour later. With the three

hour version, you proceed the same except the drink has a higher concentration of sugar

and your blood is tested each hour for three hours instead of one. The purpose of these

tests is to see how your body reacts to and process the large amount of sugar in the

drinks.

The American Diabetes Association lists the following blood glucose levels that would

indicate gestational diabetes is present:

* 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

If any two of the above readings come back in the ranges indicated you will be diagnosed

with gestational diabetes. Once you have been diagnosed, you doctor will provide you

with the blood glucose guidelines that should be maintained for the optimal health of you

and your baby. They are:

* First thing in the morning – below 95 mg/dl

* One hour after a meal – below 140 mg/dl

* Two hours after a meal – below 120 mg/dl

There will be occasions when your blood sugar reading is higher than the recommended

range. In that case, adjust your next meal. If you had planned on having a meal that was

higher in carbohydrates it should be changed so that there is more protein. Protein helps

to lower your blood sugar and carbohydrates convert to sugar raising your glucose levels.


Blood Sugar Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: How Exercise Can Help

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Some women are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes because of a syndrome that often goes undiagnosed: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects between six and ten percent of women who are of childbearing age. One of the symptoms of PCOS is often excess weight gain, with that weight carried around the abdomen. Reducing the risks of developing type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS involves, in part, improving insulin sensitivity.

If you have symptoms such as irregular or infrequent menstrual cycles, acne, excessive body or facial hair, you may have PCOS. PCOS causes a hormonal imbalance that can cause these types of symptoms. Your doctor will be able to identify the syndrome and direct you to appropriate treatment to control the condition and prevent future complications such as heart disease, infertility, endometrial cancer, and diabetes.

Women with PCOS should be sure to eat a healthy diet, and include regular exercise each week. Maintaining a healthy weight, and losing any extra pounds, will not only help to prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes, it will also help to reduce the symptoms associated with PCOS.

There are some women that, even with increased exercise and a healthy diet, will not lose weight. Will these women still benefit? Studies have shown that exercising has healthy benefits, regardless of its effect on weight. Exercise affects how the body metabolizes carbohydrates (glucose), and improves insulin sensitivity, both of which help to prevent diabetes from developing. As our body becomes less sensitive to insulin, the pancreas increases its production of insulin to try to compensate. By exercising, and improving our body’s sensitivity to insulin, we keep the pancreas from working overtime.

Losing weight can be particularly important to women, not only for the health benefits, but also because of the effect on energy and self-esteem. Even if the exercise does not help you to lose weight in the short term, it will still have a benefit to your health. Before starting an exercise program, it is important to check with your doctor. They may have recommendations on starting a program, or cautions based on your personal medical history.

There are several ways to start an exercise program; the key is finding what works for you. You may choose to ride a stationary bike, swim, walk, or dance.

Walking is a great way to begin a habit of regular exercise. Women who enjoy a daily walk report feeling better, sleeping better, and experience less moods swings. Should you decide to start a walking program, make sure you have a quality pair of walking shoes. Your local running store can provide you with information on the style of shoe best for you. When you begin, do not worry about your speed, or how long you walk. Even a slow-paced walk will be good for your health, and as you build up stamina, you will be able to increase the length of your walk. Start out slow, studies show that even a slow-paced walk is good to your health. As you continue your program, you will probably find your stamina builds up and you can add more distance to your walk. An excellent goal to work towards is a thirty-minute walk every day.


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The Link between Obesity and Diabetes

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There are two kinds of diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The first type is also

known as juvenile diabetes and is usually diagnosed in childhood. It is the body’s cells

and the pancreas’ inability to produce enough insulin. In type 2 diabetes there is not

enough insulin produced for the body or the body is not making proper use of the insulin

that is available.

Many studies and doctors have linked an increasing number of people being diagnosed

with diabetes to obesity. When a person is obese or very over weight they are overtaxing

their pancreas (the organ that produces insulin) and this can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Being obese is a risk factor for diabetes but it does not mean you will develop the disease

if you are obese. By losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle you can gain control

of this risk factor either by reducing it or eliminating it altogether.

There are other risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes including age and race but of

course there is no control over these factors. Studies have shown that over half of the

people diagnosed with diabetes are considered clinically obese. People who are obese

and work hard to lose weight can better manage their diabetes through diet or oral

medications instead of insulin injections. Incorporating a healthy eating plan and regular

physical activity will also help to manage the disease.

In addition to being at a higher risk for developing diabetes people who are obese are at

an increased risk for other life-threatening diseases too. Namely heart and cardiovascular

diseases, it is in an individual’s best interest to maintain a healthy weight for their body

type and health in order to reduce the risks to their health. Medical support is available

through your health care provider if needed.


The Link between Obesity and Diabetes

The Effects of Prolonged Hyperglycemia

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Even before you are diagnosed with diabetes, if you are obese, your blood sugars are

most likely elevated. High blood sugar levels in a body over a prolonged period of time

can have devastating affects on your body. You may not be showing symptoms of high

blood sugars but your doctor will most likely do a routine blood test if you are obese to

check for pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

People can go for years or even decades with undiagnosed pre-diabetes or type 2

diabetes. Over this time, their blood glucose will be at above average range and this can

due internal damage. Once you find out that you are pre diabetic it is wise to change

your lifestyle and eating habits to prevent the onset of diabetes. For people who have

already been diagnosed with diabetes, they can still experience damage from

hyperglycemia if they are not controlling their diabetes effectively.

Hyperglycemia that goes unchecked for a long period of time can cause kidney damage

up to the point of kidney failure that will require dialysis or a transplant. It also causes

nerve damage, particularly to feet and the lower legs. People suffering from

hyperglycemia will heal slowly and will have intestinal problems including diarrhea and

can have eye difficulties leading to eyesight problems.

As soon as you find out that you are diabetic, test your blood glucose regularly to keep an

eye on your levels. You will need to work closely with your health care team to bring

your blood sugars under control. You can lessen the effects of prolonged hyperglycemia

by keeping your diabetes under control. If you have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes

but have been told you are pre-diabetic follow a healthy eating plan including plenty of

physical activity to get healthier and keep your blood glucose levels in check.


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Support for Diabetics Struggling with Obesity

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Everyone needs a little help now and then and shouldn’t be afraid to ask for it. A newly

diagnosed diabetic may feel overwhelmed with the restrictions that they are faced with

and not knowing how to plan meals. The support that is needed is from a dietician or

nutritionist. Depending on your goals and weight a dietician can provide you with a meal

plan that will meat the criteria of a healthy diabetic diet and help you lose weight.

In the beginning, the concern with a diabetic diet is to make sure you are getting enough

food so your blood sugar does not drop too low. You will also want to monitor your

levels to look for any spikes in your readings too. A dietician can work with you on this.

If you are eating the recommended diet plan and it is not working, you are feeling hungry

afterwards or your blood sugar is too high – call your dietician. He or she can work with

you over the phone to make immediate changes and schedule an appointment to rework

your plan.

Your dietician can also make recommendations on substitutions for your favorite foods

that you were afraid you could never eat again. They will educate you on portion sizes

too. There really isn’t too much that you can’t have as a diabetic as long as you are

planning your meals out, getting exercise and eating in moderation.

Food guides change and your dietician or nutritionist will have the most up to date

version. Try and follow it and combine foods as you have been taught by your support

team. If you are unsure if something is allowable on your diabetic diet, call your

dietician for advice and if you can’t reach them leave a message and hold off until you

hear back from them.


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Obesity and Pre-Diabetes

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You can be diagnosed with pre-diabetes before you actually get diabetes. In pre-diabetes

you have higher than normal blood sugars but they are not at the level that they would

need to be in order to be considered diabetic. If you are obese or severely overweight and

pre-diabetic there are steps you can take to put off the actual diagnosis of diabetes or

prevent it.

The same test is used for pre-diabetes as it is for diabetes. Once you find out that you

have pre-diabetes you can make a plan with your doctor to prevent the onset of the

disease. By losing weight and either adding or increasing your level of physical activity

you can delay diabetes for quite sometime. There have been people who have gone on to

maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise and have remained in the pre-

diabetic phase for their lives.

If you are not able to get down to your goal weight, just losing a small amount can be

beneficial. It takes an additional strain off of your body by lessening the need of the

amount of insulin that is produced. There are many other benefits that you will also get

by reducing your body weight including increased energy and cardiovascular health.

Most times, doctors do not test for diabetes unless there are risk factors present including

age (over 45 years old). But if you are considered obese, your doctor will probably order

the appropriate glucose test each year at your physical examination to check for pre-

diabetes and diabetes.

There are not always symptoms present when you have pre diabetes. But if you are

experiencing any of the signs that could signal the full disease such as an increased thirst

and need to urinate, make an appointment with your doctor for a check-up.


Obesity and Pre-Diabetes

Motivation to Lose Weight

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When you are diabetic you have probably read in many places and have heard from your

doctor how beneficial it is for you to lose weight. But that doesn’t make it any easier to

do. It is difficult to do, but everyone is right; you will reap many benefits from losing

weight including managing your diabetes and blood glucose levels.

If you are already motivated to lose weight and just don’t know where to begin, make an

appointment with your doctor or diabetes educator. They can provide you with

information on a healthy eating plan and approve the type of exercises you should begin

with. Getting the okay from your doctor before starting any physical routine is a good

idea so you do not over-do it at the beginning creating more harm than good.

If you have tried to lose weight before and know that it is a hard road, you may find the

motivation you need through a support group. Having a network to back you up when

you are having a hard day or the commitment of meeting someone at the gym can get you

through the rough patches ahead.

As you reach certain milestones in your weight loss journey set reward points for yourself

as motivation. You may decide to reward yourself when you lose 10 pounds or it might

be going for a walk 5 times in one week – whatever you need help with. Your reward

can be anything that will make you work harder – renting a movie, a new pair of shoes –

make it special.

As you continue to lose weight and become more active keep a careful eye on your blood

sugars and insulin requirements. You may find that you are requiring less insulin as you

drop the pounds. Keep in contact with your doctor and update him on your progress.


Motivation to Lose Weight

Metabolic Problems Linked with Obesity and Diabetes

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If you are considered obese, especially with an above average amount of abdominal fat

and are insulin resistant, you may have what is known as metabolic syndrome. It is

important to note that you can be insulin resistance and not actually have diabetes – yet.

If you are insulin resistant you may be what is termed pre-diabetes.

If you are insulin resistant, your body is not using the insulin your pancreas is producing

effectively. Your pancreas will continue to produce more and more insulin but your body

will not use it and cannot derive the energy from the food you eat. This condition can be

passed on from another member of the family but it is also caused by obesity and

inactivity.

As with diabetes, the risk factors for having metabolic problems – metabolic syndrome –

are quite similar. Age is a risk factor, the older you are the chances of having this are

greater. Almost half of the people with metabolic syndrome are over the age of 60 but

symptoms have been seen in children and adults in their 20’s. Another risk factor for

having this syndrome is race, people from a Hispanic or Asian backgrounds are at a

higher risk than others. And as mentioned there is also the hereditary factory.

Being obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 25 is a factor too. The difference

with this factor from the others is that most people have an element of control over this.

If they are able to lose weight and exercise they can reduce or eliminate this contributor

towards metabolic syndrome.

If you are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, your doctor will run screening tests for

diabetes. He or she will also recommend or put your on a program to lose weight through

a healthy and balanced diet coupled with physical activity.


Metabolic Problems Linked with Obesity and Diabetes

Losing Weight and Controlling Blood Sugar

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If you are a diabetic and are overweight or considered clinically obese, you can improve

your overall health and the management of your diabetes by losing weight. It may seem

like an overwhelming goal if you have tried in the past to lose weight and have failed.

But there are steps you can take and support you can utilize to help you reach your goals.

The first step to losing weight is to set a short-term goal for yourself. You can do this on

your own but can also get help from your doctor or a dietician. A good goal when

starting to lose weight is to take a small percentage of your overall weight and aim to lose

that much in your time frame. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds aim to lose weight

5% of your body weight to begin (10 pounds). When you lose weight as a diabetic you

are helping your body by lessening your insulin requirements. Weight loss will also

assist you in keeping your blood sugar levels under control.

Another method to lose weight is physical activity and exercise. Getting your body

moving will increase your metabolism and that act will assist in losing weight too. Not

only will increased metabolism aid in weight loss, it will also help in controlling blood

glucose levels. Your body will be processing food more efficiently.

Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand with weight loss. It also takes patience and time but

as you begin the road to weight loss the benefits you will derive as a diabetic will begin

right away. And as you reach your goal weight you will gain better control of your blood

sugars. If you are having difficulty losing weight on your own, speak to your doctor

about other options that are available to you such as medication or possibly surgery.


Losing Weight and Controlling Blood Sugar

What is Juvenile Diabetes?

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Juvenile diabetes is the onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children. Very much the same as the disease in adults, when a child has diabetes their bodies are unable to make enough insulin or they cannot make proper use of the insulin that is made. When a child has type 1 diabetes, daily insulin injections are necessary for the rest of their lives.

Children are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when their pancreas (the organ that produces insulin) does not make enough insulin on its own or not enough to process the food that is eaten into glucose. Glucose is how our bodies get energy from the food we eat. If a child’s body is not processing the food the sugar (glucose) is spilled into the urine without being used for energy. Juvenile diabetes is also known as an autoimmune disease. The child’s cells destroy the cells in the pancreas that are needed to make insulin.

There are greater risks and complications associated with diabetes when it exists in young children. A good health care team and due diligence on the parents’ part is going to be needed to ensure the child receives the best care possible. As a parent you will have to check your child’s blood sugar levels regularly using a blood glucose monitor. It will also be your responsibility to ensure that a proper diet and regular physical activity are part of your child’s life.

It is important that other people who care for your child when you are not around know that he or she has diabetes. They need to know what to do in case of an emergency and the special dietary requirements your child requires. It is recommended to get a bracelet or other form of identification that your child can wear that advises they have juvenile diabetes.


What is Juvenile Diabetes?

What do to when a Child with Juvenile Diabetes gets Sick

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It’s never fun when a child gets sick with a cold or flu. They don’t feel good, sometimes

get grumpy and need to be taken care of. This is true for a child with juvenile diabetes

too, but there is the added concern of how their blood glucose levels will be affected by

the illness. This is just another hurdle to deal with once your child has been diagnosed

with diabetes.

If you are giving your child an over-the-counter or prescription medicine be sure to read

the labels and warning or talk to the pharmacist. Some medications will cause a child’s

blood sugar to be elevated and this should be taken into account when planning insulin

dosage and meal plans.

If your child is sick and has no appetite or is vomiting, it is still important that they take

their insulin. By testing their blood sugar frequently you can determine an adjusted

amount of insulin to give them but don’t skip it entirely. If your child’s blood sugar is

too low and they cannot eat anything try giving them a soda that is not sugar free.

Keep in mind that when your child is ill or stressed (or both) their blood sugar will be

raised by that alone. If you are unsure how to help your child or you cannot get their

blood sugars under control, call your doctor for advice.

When your child is sick, check their ketones more often than just in the morning when

they have fasted. If they are not eating because of nausea they could be spilling ketones

into their urine and suffer from ketoacidosis. This is a serious condition that needs

medical attention. Make sure your child is receiving their regular insulin injections and

are drinking plenty of fluids in order to prevent this condition from developing.


What do to when a Child with Juvenile Diabetes gets Sick

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

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The type of diabetes the majority of children are diagnosed with is type 1 diabetes. Type

2 diabetes is associated with the disease when it is diagnosed in adults – also called adult-

onset. There are cases of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the numbers

are growing.

A big contributor to the increase in these numbers is poor lifestyle and diet choices for

our children. But this is not the only cause and may not be the cause at all for some. Just

because a child is overweight or eats unhealthy does not mean he or she will get type 2

diabetes. Although, these lifestyle choices are factors that can increase the chances of it

happening.

Symptoms or factors that are present in children who have been diagnosed with type 2

diabetes include the following:

* A child who is over their healthy weight range or is considered obese

* Many members of the family have been diagnosed with diabetes (most times this

will include one of the parents)

* Some of the same symptoms shown in type 1 diabetes may appear with type 2

diabetes as well – increased urination (frequency), unquenchable thirst, and

feeling very lethargic

Some children will show none of the above signs and it can be hard to diagnose them

with type 2 diabetes. Annual check-ups with your doctor are important. Discuss with

your doctor your family’s medical history. If there is diabetes present in your family

members your doctor may want to run routine tests even in the absence of additional

signs or symptoms.

The treatment for this type of diabetes is sometimes the same as type 1 diabetes. In some

patients, they will have to take an insulin injection every day. But, with type 2 diabetes,

depending on the severity of the disease, it is also possible to control blood glucose levels

with diet and exercise alone.


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Traveling and Juvenile Diabetes

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Planning on a family vacation? Don’t worry trips and other family outings do not have to

be restricted because your child has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. You can do it

all still but there are some extra preparations and planning that will have to happen first.

The preparations you make is going to be dependant on what kind of trip you are

planning, for how long and the activities that you will be participating in.

It is a good idea if you are going out of town on an airplane or by car to get some

documentation from your doctor. You should get a letter that explains your child’s

condition and an extra prescription for any unforeseen eventualities. If you are going on

a lengthy plane ride, you will need the letter to get permission to bring your child’s

medicine and syringes onto the airplane with you instead of storing them in your luggage.

If you are unsure what special arrangements you are going to need to make, speak to your

doctor. If you are going on a vacation that will involve lots of extra physical activity

(such as camping or hiking), be sure that you bring extra food to replace the energy that is

going to be used up. If there is going to be less physical activity, more frequent testing of

blood sugar levels will be necessary to make sure too much insulin isn’t being used.

When traveling a distance that involves crossing different time zones, be prepared to

make additional adjustments to your child’s eating schedule. No matter what the clock

says, your child is going to need their insulin and food on their body’s time. Again, your

doctor can help you make a plan for this adjustment and it will be based on the length of

your trip, the difference in time zones, and your child.


Traveling and Juvenile Diabetes

The Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes

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If diabetes runs in your family, you may already be aware of the symptoms to look for to

see if your child might have juvenile diabetes. If the disease is prevalent in your family,

your doctor may run routine screening tests as a precautionary measure in the form of

blood work. But this isn’t always the case. If your child exhibits any of the symptoms

listed below you should schedule and appointment with your health care provider to have

them looked into.

If your child is exhibiting these symptoms, they could be a sign that he or she has

juvenile diabetes:

* Extreme thirst – this can be defined as a need to drink constantly without be

satiated.

* Going to the bathroom to urinate more than usual. In some cases your child may

wet the bed because of the increased need to urinate.

* Vision difficulties. Your child is complaining that they cannot see things properly

or that they are blurry.

* Losing weight, you may notice a sudden drop in your child’s weight that is not

linked to any other causes such as a recent bout of the flu.

* Mood changes, the highs and lows of your child’s blood sugar can cause them to

be grumpy or bad-tempered with little provocation.

* A constant desire to eat, this is considered a symptom when the amount of food

your child wants to eat is more than normal.

* Suffering from stomach aches or pangs with our without vomiting.

All of the above symptoms could mean that your child has diabetes but only blood work

ordered by your doctor will prove that. Another point to note is that the above symptoms

do not develop over time; it may be quite obvious to you that something is amiss as these

changes can happen quite abruptly.


The Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes

The Risk Factors for Juvenile Diabetes

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Although there is no known cause for juvenile diabetes there are risk factors that can

contribute to the likeliness a child will be diagnosed with the disease. As some forms of

type 1 diabetes are an autoimmune disease you can be at a higher risk if you have already

been diagnosed with a different autoimmune disease. There are also some conditions

surrounding a mother’s pregnancy and labor than could contribute to the diagnosis of

juvenile diabetes.

If your child has been diagnosed with one of these autoimmune disease he or she is

considered at a higher risk for diabetes in childhood:

* If your child has had one of these viruses: hepatitis, mumps, or CMV disease

* Thyroid problems known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism (or Graves

disease)

* Celiac disease

There has been some evidence that has shown that a child born to a mother over the age

of 35 could be at higher risk for developing type 1 diabetes. This is not conclusive and it

is not to say that a child born to a younger mother is not at risk as well. Some studies

indicate that a mother who had pre-eclampsia during pregnancy will give birth to a baby

with a higher risk of being diagnosed – but this is not a proven fact.

Other risk factors include race – people from Northern Europe or areas of the

Mediterranean – are considered at higher risk than other races. Environmental and

dietary factors can play a role too. If a child is under a lot of stress it is considered a

reason why he or she may go onto develop type 1 diabetes. Dietary risks factors include

high levels of dairy and nitrosamines (used as a preservative in some meats and cheeses).

Exposure to toxins is considered a risk factor too.


The Risk Factors for Juvenile Diabetes

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Telling friends and family about your child being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes may

bring about mixed emotions. You don’t want your child to be pitied, you don’t want

them to be looked at differently, yet you do need people to understand that your child will

need some special considerations sometimes.

When you first tell people they will either provide positive support, be neutral, or there

may be some negative reactions. The first two reactions are not a problem, you may get

offers of support or it may be a non-issue for others. It is the naysayers you need to be

careful of. You know it is a serious disease and you need to be sure your child is aware

of it too but you don’t need outsiders bringing doom and gloom into the situation. There

are tools and support to manage diabetes and your child can still expect a full and happy

life.

The easiest way to deal with negative reactions from friends and family members is to

educate them. Most times they have an incorrect impression of what diabetes is, how it is

managed, and the long-term effects. It is serious but damage can be minimized with

good control.

Your child may be nervous telling his or her friends too – afraid that they will be looked

at as different. Most children will have a neutral reaction or none at all. It is not

something that will affect friendships and it is not a problem. If your child does suffer

from teasing or taunting because they cannot have candy or some other silliness – let

them talk to you about it and express their feelings. Some of their friends may have

questions and some may not. If there is a concern with how your child is being treated or

how the diagnosis will be received speak with your child’s teacher.


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Juvenile Diabetes in Younger Children

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When younger children are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes is can be very hard on them.

They may not understand the severity of the disease and all of the restrictions that are

placed on them. It is going to take patience and time for them to get used to their new

lifestyle and the changes that go with it. Here are some tips to make the transition a little

easier.

Join a support group of other parents whose children have been diagnosed with juvenile

diabetes. There experience in dealing with situations that you are going through can help

to give you ideas and let you know that you are not alone on this journey. Not only can

this type of group benefit the parents, it is for the children too. It will be beneficial for

them to have friends that have diabetes too. As they grow older, these friendships can

last a lifetime based on the common link of juvenile diabetes.

In the beginning especially you may feel guilt because you are constantly saying no to

your child. It is for their own good that they can’t have treats whenever they want but it

doesn’t make it any easier. Steel yourself against the cries, begging, and whining that

may ensue and know that it will get easier as time goes on. Change is difficult for many

including kids.

As your child get older and has more experience under their belt, involve them in the

process of managing their diabetes. This will help them feel more in control of their

disease and as the same time prepare them for the time when they are going to be on their

own and have to take care of their own injections and blood glucose monitoring.

Each child is different and is going to handle the changes in their own way. Be their to

support and help your child in whatever way they need.


Juvenile Diabetes in Younger Children

Juvenile Diabetes and the Honeymoon Period

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In many children with juvenile diabetes a period occurs shortly after being diagnosed

they go through what is commonly called as the honeymoon period. This is a time when

your child’s blood sugar levels will return to normal without the aid of additional insulin.

It is important to remember that this happens in a lot of children and does not mean that

the disease has gone away. The pancreas is still trying to do its job and is working

overtime to make insulin for your child’s body. Following are some guidelines to follow

when this happens.

The length of the honeymoon period is not the same for everyone. In one child it can last

months while in another child it can feasibly last for over a year. It all depends on how

much insulin your child’s pancreas can produce and how long it can keep up that rate of

production. It will be hard to figure out how much if any insulin your child needs during

this time when their blood sugar levels are normal. Constant monitoring of the blood

glucose levels is still required, because you will not know when the honeymoon period is

over otherwise.

Keep in close contact with your health care provider. He or she will help in determining

what the best plan is to follow during the honeymoon phase. Some may even want you to

give minute amounts of insulin daily in order to keep your child used to the injections and

your child’s body accustomed to the additional insulin it will need.

It can be emotionally hard for your child during the honeymoon phase. Everything will

seem back to normal and they are going to want to resume their life like it was prior to

diagnosis. It is important to remain on the diabetic diet and continue monitoring during

this time.


Juvenile Diabetes and the Honeymoon Period

Juvenile Diabetes and Teenagers

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Teenagers are young adults and are ready to take on new responsibilities. If your

teenager has had juvenile diabetes for some time, this is the time to pass the reins of

management over to them. It may seem a bit intimidating to you to let your child take

control of their diabetes but it is the best thing you can do for them. They are

approaching a time in their life when they are going to be going out on their own. For

both your sake and theirs, a comfort level needs to be reached in reading blood sugars,

giving injections and planning appropriate meals.

If your child was a teenager when he or she was first diagnosed, involve them in the

process from the beginning. Their input and the ability to make some decisions will help

them feel in control of a situation they would rather not be in.

The biggest point to stress and make sure your teenager understands is how important it

is to keep proper control of their diabetes. Juvenile diabetes is a serious disease and it has

serious complications if blood sugar levels are not kept under control.

Discuss with your child different scenarios that are sure to arise and try and come up with

solutions or ways to manage them. Drinking can have a negative affect on blood glucose

levels and it is important that a young adult realize the dangers. When they reach legal

age, they need to know how drinking can affect them and ways to incorporate that into

their life if they so choose.

As a parenting, letting go is a hard thing to do but it is necessary to create independent

adults. Trust your child to make the right decisions for their diabetes and be there to

guide them when necessary.


Juvenile Diabetes and Teenagers

Insulin Pumps for Juvenile Diabetics

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A popular alternative, especially for teenagers, to daily insulin injections is to use an

insulin pump. Although it is an alternative for everyone because of the high cost of the

unit and having to wear it 24 hours per day for others it can help in successfully

managing juvenile diabetes.

An insulin pump is worn all the time and provides a steady stream of fast-acting insulin

instead of a combination of fast-acting and long-lasting insulin that is typically combined

in a syringe. If your child is has to have multiple needles in a day this is also an attractive

alternative.

Wearing an insulin pump provides greater flexibility; there is no specific injection and

eating times that have to be met. But eating at similar times each day is still

recommended. One of the best features of wearing an insulin pump is the ability to bolus

– giving additional fast-acting insulin immediately before eating a meal or a snack by

pressing one of the buttons on the pump. This method can prevent spikes in blood sugar

by providing a boost of insulin when it is needed most.

Some of the downsides of a pump are the expense. The unit itself is not cheap and you

have to still buy the insulin and supplies to go with it. And it has to be worn all the time

with the exception of bathing or swimming. But you and your child will have to weight

the pros and cons of a pump and see what they want to have in the end.

The same amount of effort is still needed to keep blood sugars in control but having an

insulin pump can be more convenient by not having to worry about insulin injections. An

insulin pump will also keep a steady stream of insulin in the body overnight when blood

sugars can sometimes spike.


Insulin Pumps for Juvenile Diabetics

Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia is when a child (or any other person) with diabetes is suffering from low

blood sugars. This can be an extreme and dangerous situation and in the worse case

scenarios can lead to a diabetic coma or even death. But with careful monitoring of

blood sugar levels this can be prevented.

An important lesson to teach young children with juvenile diabetes is to recognize the

signs of when they have low blood sugar. For very young children this is going to be

difficult when they don’t have the words or comprehension to explain what they are

feeling.

Your child can develop hypoglycemia if they have not eaten enough, have had too much

insulin or if they have missed a meal. All of these situations can be avoided but they still

happen from time to time. Make sure your child always has some emergency food on

hand for these types of situations and knows when they should eat it.

A child suffering from hypoglycemia may display certain symptoms that can help an

outsider know what is going on. Especially for young children keep a look out for mood

swings, shakiness, paleness, acting strangely or the inability to concentrate. The

condition can manifest itself in many different ways but in an individual they usually

react the same way to hypoglycemia. Learn how your child reacts to low blood sugars

and advise others who care for your child in the course of a day so that they too can be

prepared.

If your child is frequently suffering from hypoglycemia, consult with your doctor or

diabetes educator. An adjustment to the insulin schedule or the amount of insulin that is

given may need to be adjusted. A closer look at the meal plan is warranted too, maybe

meal times or the type of food eaten needs to be changed.


Hypoglycemia

How Juvenile Diabetes is Diagnosed

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It can be scary when you realize that something may be wrong with your child. You will

want to find out right away what it is and how you can help. The testing that is done to

determine if your child has juvenile diabetes is not very evasive and can be determined in

a very short period of time.

Once you have taken your child to your health care provider, blood work will be ordered

to check your child’s blood glucose levels. The first test that is performed is normally a

with a blood glucose monitor in your doctor’s office. If the level is high a fasting blood

glucose test will be ordered. Your child will not be able to eat for 8-10 hours prior to the

blood being drawn. It is best to do this first thing in the morning as soon as your child

wakes up. Bring a snack along for your child to eat after the blood work as they are sure

to be hungry.

Depending on the results from the fasting blood test your doctor will probably order

another round of tests to verify the results. This test is also done on an empty stomach

and you should make an appointment as you will have to be in the office from 1-3 hours.

When you arrive at the lab your child will have some blood drawn and then be asked to

drink a beverage that is high in sugar. After one hour another blood test will be

conducted to see how your child’s body has processed the sugar. If the three hour test

was ordered two more blood tests will be done at the two hour and three hour marks.

The results from this test will give your doctor the information needed to make a

diagnosis of juvenile diabetes in your child.

How Juvenile Diabetes is Diagnosed

Help from Grandparents with Diabetic Children

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A night out on the town is just what mom and dad needs, but who is going to baby sit?

Grandparents are the best baby sitters, especially when they involve an overnight stay.

For parents of children with juvenile diabetes it might not be as easy. It is going to be

hard to leave your child with anyone for an extended period of time unless they know

how to take of your child and manage their diabetes.

Training and a little bit of practice is all that is needed. The good thing about

grandparents is that you know they have your child’s best interests at heart. They are

going to take the responsibility seriously and follow your instructions to the letter.

To give the grandparents confidence and make yourself feel better do a trial run. Have a

day where you are around and let grandma or grandpa take the reins for the day. It

doesn’t take much time to become comfortable with drawing and injecting the insulin and

testing blood sugar levels with a monitor.

For the first visit, help out by providing a list of step-by-step instructions as a back-up.

And you can even provide meal suggestions. Send your child with their emergency kit

(they really shouldn’t go anywhere without one anyway) and make sure everyone knows

how and when to use the contents.

Leave contact numbers where you can be reached at all times. It will give peace of mind

to everyone involved to know that if any questions arise or an emergency does develop

you are just a phone call away. Encourage the calls so that no one feels that they are

interrupting you – even for little questions.

After the first successful overnight stay, be ready for many more requests to go and stay

at grandma and grandpa’s house for a sleepover.

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Healthy Eating Guidelines for Juvenile Diabetes

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A daily insulin injection is required to manage type 1 diabetes in children but it is not the

only management strategy. The diet plan that goes along with the daily insulin

requirements is just as important and needs to be planned accordingly. Consistency in

meal times, portion sizes, and food groups are the keys to successful meal planning for

children with diabetes.

Even though consistency is of the utmost importance, it does not mean that your child

cannot have variety too. This may seem impossible but there are ways it can be achieved.

The important rules to remember are feeding your child at the same time each day and

giving them their insulin injection(s) at the same time too. This helps their bodies

regulate the use of the insulin.

The other piece of the consistency equation is the servings given from the food groups. If

your child gets one protein and one carbohydrate every day for the morning snack don’t

deviate from that. But what you can do is provide many choices for the protein and

carbohydrate and try different combinations.

If your child has a favorite meal or snack that works well with their blood sugar make it

for them as often as they like. But they are going to get bored if they have to eat the same

thing day in and day out. You are going to find that the food choices available are not as

limited as you might have originally thought. You can also get creative and revamp old

recipes making them friendly for diabetics by using sugar substitutes in place of sugar or

using whole wheat in place of white (for instance in a pizza crust).

Browse diabetic cookbooks with your child and involve them in the meal planning. You

are sure to have more success in preparing meals if they have a say in what they are

eating.

Healthy Eating Guidelines for Juvenile Diabetes