17Jan
If you’re having a difficult time becoming pregnant, even with the assistance of fertility drugs and treatments, there is still hope. There are easy methods for you to use in order to drastically increase your chances of becoming pregnant so that you’ll soon be holding that precious bundle of joy in your arms.
Tip #1 – Insulin Check – Many women who find it difficult to get pregnant often suffer from a “silent” condition called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is sort of like a pre-diabetes state in which the body no longer responds properly to the amount of insulin that is produced. High amounts of blood glucose is produced which is why only extremely high amounts of insulin needs to be produced, since the body no longer responds to regular amounts of insulin. These spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels can interfere with ovulation, therefore making pregnancy nearly impossible. Continue reading »
Tags: blood glucose levels, fasting glucose levels, glucose tolerance test, insulin resistance, low gi foods
31Aug
Affecting about 4% of all pregnancies, gestational diabetes is not a common condition but one that should be taken seriously. With about 135,000 new cases of gestational diabetes diagnosed each year, it is enough of a concern that all pregnant women are tested for it between weeks 24 and 28 of their pregnancy. Continue reading »
Tags: baby, blood glucose levels, causes of gestational diabetes, condition, Diabetes, fetus growth, function of insulin, insulin, insulin resistance, mother
31Aug
Once diagnosed with gestational diabetes, treatment for the pregnant woman will begin quickly. The first thing your doctor will do is counsel you to visit with both an endocrinologist or perinatologist and a nutritionist. Your team of specialists will work with you with the ultimate goal of lowering your blood sugar levels to those that are considered in a normal range for pregnancy. Continue reading »
Tags: blood, blood sugar levels, Diabetes, Diet, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin shots, low carbohydrate diet, sources of carbohydrates, sugar
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