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Diabetes in Kids

Facts About Diabetes

What are the symptoms of diabetes and how is diabetes caused?

The definition of diabetes is the condition where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or is not responding to the insulin it does produce.

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Diabetes Question

Has anyone had a big baby after having gestational diabetes? If so, what happened?

Franie J asked:

Could someone please let me know about their health and the baby’s after being born after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes?

During the day my glucose level is within a normal range. That’s because I’m taking a morning dose of 2.0 mg of glyburide.  However, I have very high blood sugar immediately when I get up in the morning before breakfast. I’ve been told by my physician that the high fasting level can result in a big baby.  If babies unusually large, I’ve also been told, they loses weight over the first days after birth.  No-one has told me what exactly is big – 11-12 pounds? Anybody told they were having a baby over 10 pounds and then didn’t?  I would appreciate any information from someone who has gone through it.

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Diabetes Question

Any one know the cause of swollen ankles?

Matty asked:

Have just come back off holiday to Greece and while I was there I noticed that my ankles kept swelling up in the heat, have just been checked out by doctor so I know it is not caused by diabetes or any heart problems.Would like a natural remedy if possible