Best Insulin For Pregnant Type 1 Diabetic Women
Weighing In
Pregnancy Tracker: 22 weeks
Size of the Baby: The size of a small doll.
Biggest Obstacle: Staying comfortable in this heat wave!
I'd venture to say that all pregnant women are concerned with weight during their pregnancy. Whether they take the "I can eat anything I want now!" attitude, try to maintain a healthy level of weight gain, or fall somewhere in between, pregnancy puts pounds on the brain.
For pregnant women with preexisting diabetes, the topic of weight takes ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Seven Months and Counting...
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert...Pregnancy Tracker: 28 weeks Size of the Baby: About 15 inches long! Biggest Obstacle: ... Read more »
Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...exercise, or it might take insulin as well. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are typically present... Read more »
The Joys of Pregnancy
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health ExpertPregnancy Tracker: 31 weeks Size of the Baby: 3.5 pounds. Biggest Obstacle: Always feeling... Read more »
Our First Childbirth Class
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert...six weekly childbirth classes. We met with about 10 other couples in a conference room at our... Read more »
Planning a Pregnancy with Diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...advice to review with your physician and diabetes team:1. Tighten up your targets. Blood sugar... Read more »
Health Guide
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