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Diabetes
diagnosis
From National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, November
2003
Information on diagnosis, testing, risk, and tips. |
Insulin basics
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, September 2001
During pregnancy, insulin is a possibility for all diabetics.
Here is some very basic information on insulin. |
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Glucose monitoring basics
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, September 2001
Glucose monitoring is your best weapon in the battle
for tight control. This article provides very basic
information.
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Blood
sugar goals for diabetes in pregnancy
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 2004
Glucose goals for both pregnant and nonpregnant diabetics.
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HbA1c
conversion chart
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 2004
Shows equivalents to HbA1c measurements in mg/dL and mmol/L
(whole blood and plasma). VERY general chart, not very
accurate. This chart was made for forum members who often
get confused by the different types of measurements used
by mommies in another country. |
Financial
help for diabetes care
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, August
2004
Resources and information regarding diabetes financing |
Financing
insulin pump therapy
Insulin pump therapy is key to tight control. But the
cost! What can you do about the high price? |
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A
pumping story
By Rebecca , March 2005
A detailed story by one of our forum co-hosts about
her insulin pump experience. A must-read for anyone
who is considering insulin pump therapy.
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The
Byetta Exenatide Experience
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, January 2006
An online blog along with some info about me and Byetta.
This is a documentation of my experience with this drug.
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Diabetes and Pregnancy - an introduction
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, January 2006
Are you pregnant and just found out you have diabetes?
Do you have diabetes and just found out you were pregnant?
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 BD
answers questions about insulin injections during pregnancy
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, Sept 2005
Diabetic Mommy got to pick the brains of experts from
BD! |
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Lois
Jovanovic, MD, answers questions about pregnancy and
diabetes
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, Sept 2005
Diabetic Mommy got to pose questions to Jois Jovanovic,
MD, who is considered THE expert regarding treatment
and research about diabetes and pregnancy.
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Treating
diabetes in pregnancy
By Anne L. Peters, M.D., December 2005
An excerpt from her book Conquering Diabetes. Includes
a birth story, a checklist for preparing for pregnancy,
and a timeline. |
About
gestational diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearninghouse, April
2004
Introduction and basics on gestational diabetes |
Nutrition
basics for women with gestational diabetes
From Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center,
Nov 2001
This guide provides basic information to help you start
lowering your blood glucose until your appointment with
a registered dietitian, the nutrition expert. |
Your professional care team
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, September 2001
The most important resource during a diabetic pregnancy
is your healthcare team. Find out who should be on it! |
Diabetes
and pregnancy medical tests and what to expect
- a week by week chart
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, January 2, 2003
Here is a handy chart to find out normal fetal development,
personal bodily changes, and possible medical tests in
a weekly chart. |
Standards
of medical care for pregnancy and diabetes
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, June 2004
Here are some links to journal articles about clinical
recommendations for diagnosis and treatment - especially
for pregnant diabetics. |
Your baby's development
Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, October 2002
Here is a brief breakdown of your baby's development -
includes some of my own sonogram pictures! |
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Blood
glucose goals for diabetic mommies
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 2004
Glucose goals for both pregnant and nonpregnant diabetics. |
HbA1c
conversion chart
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 2004
Shows equivalents to HbA1c measurements in mg/dL and mmol/L
(whole blood and plasma). VERY general chart, not very
accurate. This chart was made for forum members who often
get confused by the different types of measurements used
by mommies in another country. |
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Pregnancy,
diabetes, and your feet
By Christine Dobrowolski, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,
September 2004
You've likely heard about changes in your feet during
pregnancy. Did you know there are special considerations
for diabetics?
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Planning
ahead: preplanned versus unplanned c-sections
By Rita Rubin, August 2004
Have you ever wondered what the pros and cons of planned
and unplanned c-sections might be? This is an excerpt
from the book What If I Have a C-Section?: How to Prepare
- How to Decide - How to Recover Quickly |
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Michelle's
journal
By Michelle Kowalski, April 2005 - December 2005
Michelle is sharing her pregnancy journal with us! She
is an extremely talented writer who shares her thoughts
and feelings while dealing with diabetes during pregnancy
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Diabetic
Mommy's Type 2 Diabetes Weight Loss Adventure
Follow along as I try to lose this big fat tummy! |
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 Bjay's
birth story (Baby Keith)
Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley
(Diabetic Mommy, d_mommy)
Very, very long birth story that follows what happened
to me during planning, pregancy, delivery, and after.
This is my experience as a woman with type 2 diabetes
during preganncy. |
 Michelle's
birth story (Baby Maya)
By Michelle Kowalski (Michko203)
Michelle kept a journal
throughout her pregnancy, and we followed along with her
from the discovery that she was pregnant to the birth
of her baby girl, Maya. Here is her birth story. |
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Radha
did the Atkins diet and glyburide in her 3rd trimester
as a pregnant type 2 diabetic.
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Sarah's
birth story (Baby Evelyn)
By Sarah (lappa1)
By a type 1 diabetic from the UK. She had a great pregnancy,
but had some excitement at delivery.
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Zeza
has had type 1 diabetes for 14 years and she lives in
Croatia.
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Jen's
birth story (Baby Kaleigh)
By Jen (jhoeflein)
Jen was diagnosed with gestational diabetes after 24
weeks and controlled it with diet and exercise.
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 Amy's
birth Stories (Baby David & Bailey)
By Amy
Very honest and thought-provoking birth stories from a
mama who wants the rest of us to take care of ourselves.
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 Fantacy's
birth story (Baby Chloe)
By Fantacy (fantacy)
Fantacy is a type II diabetic who started on an insulin
pump during pregnancy. (COMING SOON!)
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 Judi's
birth story (Baby Emma)
By Judi (judebug1)
Here is a nice little birth story from a type 1 diabetic
who was told she could never have kids. She's now a proud
mama. |
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 Ann's
birth story (Baby Tyler James)
By Ann (AnnHowie)
What a great story! Read about the ultimate Christmas
gift, a beautiful boy named Tyler!
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 Rebecca's
birth story (Baby Corine)
By Rebecca
This is a very well-organized, detailed, and inspirational
story! Rebecca did it her way - in spite of diabetes!
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Laura's
birth story (Baby gracie)
By Laura (gabsmom2)
Laura
has had Type I diabetes for 5 years. She is the mother
to 4 year-old Gabrielle and 11-day-old Gracie
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 Katherine's
birth story (Baby Bryan Andrew)
By Katherine (MKPerez)
Katherine is a type II diabetic and a pumper. She is
also quite an inspiration!
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 Kristy Blume's birth story (Baby Gabriel)
By Kristy Blume
After five years of waiting, Kristy, Josh and Blake
welcome little Gabriel.
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 Barbara's birth story (Baby Andrew Bailey)
By Barbara
Barbara is on an insulin pump. She had a beautiful little
boy! |
 Yvonne's Birth Story (Baby Cassidy)
By Yvonne
Boy, I wish my labor had been this easy!! Welcome Cassidy!. |
 Cheryl's
birth story (Baby Sydney)
By Cheryl
Cheryl picked a more natural approach to childbirth. |
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Nutrition
basics for women with gestational diabetes
From Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center,
Nov 2001
This guide provides basic information to help you start
lowering your blood glucose until your appointment with
a registered dietitian, the nutrition expert.
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10
tips for weight loss
10 weight loss tips for those of us that live in the
real world.
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Bean basics
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, April 2002
I've been talking a lot of beans lately.
Here are some basics on beans.
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Magical snotty beans
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, April 2002
Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the
more you...you get the picture! But did you know they
could perform magic for diabetics? |
Gettin' by with a little help from my fiber
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, March 2, 2002
Having trouble getting enough fiber - especially now that
the baby is here?. |
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A
free low-carb dessert recipe - dipping chocolate!
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 17, 2004
Here is a recipe given to us by Executive Pastry Chef
Victor Kline from his new book Low-Carb Sinfully
Delicious Desserts: Sugar Free
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Extremely
simple sugarless chocolate milk shake
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, February 2, 2002
When you can no longer be a saint, this sugar-free, fat-free
treat may allow you to splurge without totally falling
off the wagon. |
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Diabetic
Mommy's Type 2 Diabetes Weight Loss Adventure
Follow along as I try to lose this big fat tummy! |
How
the wiggles helped Diabetic Mommy
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, February 12,
2003
Curious? Read and find out! |
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My
Life as a Diabetic; Don't Try This at Home
By JoAnn Prager, June 23, 2006
Excerpt from Chapter 3 of her memoir. A look into her
life as a diabetic.
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How
the Wiggles helped Diabetic Mommy
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, February 12,
2003
Curious? Read and find out! |
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A
tribute to Gabby
By Gabsmom, October 2004
A tribute page for a little girl who helped to save
her mother's life! What a smart and heroic girl!
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MemberBlogs,
Webpages, and Projects
By Members and Friends of Diabetic Mommy |
Diabetic
mommies ask
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, July 2004
A page where moms can put questions out into cyberspace
to hang 24/7 until someone with the right answer comes
along. |
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How to deal with stress from Sept 11th
tragedy
By Elizabeth "Bjay" Woolley, October 3, 2001
How can you deal with stress in extremely bad times?
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Diabetes
and pregnancy, fertility issues, gestational diabetes, parenting, 
