Sugar Testing

[Guest guest]

I had gestational diabetes when i was pregnant with my twins and all I had to

do was test my sugar 3 times a day and make a chart and stay on a good well

balanced diet. I did not like picking my own finger but got really used to it

fast and it ended up being no big deal. I was dreading giving myself shots

though and Thank God i did not need those. good Luck, hope allt urns out well

for

you and the boys. I will have you in my prayers.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

Age- 41

EDD- July 27th, 2004

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 7 1/2),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

[Guest guest]

I have a question for everyone. I had an episode 2 weeks ago when I got rushed

to the hospital due to fainting. My sugar when I got there was 268. 2 hours

later when they tested, it was 34.

They do not know what the problem is. My glucose test the week before that was

normal. It was the fasting one.

Now, Tomorrow I go see the Dr and I have to learn to test myself for a week to

see if it happens again.

My question is, did anyone else have to do this? I know it is for the sake of

the babies. (I am 22 weeks pg with twin boys) But, I am deathly afraid of

needles and I do not see myself testing me. I hope that hubby will do it.

But... I just am terrified!!

Any suggestions would be great!

Thank you

Tricia

Proud mommy to Rhianne 02/13/01

and Twin Boys EDD 08/26/04

Ethan and

Rhyse Evan

[Guest guest]

the hopital rented let me borrow the machine with a small deposit and i just

had to get the lancets and strips to pick my finger and they were covered but

back then I was getting medicaid since we had no real insurance, I don't know

if insurances cover them but if they cover things for diabetics then it should

be covered. and i had to have a prescription or they would not cover them. I

was really easy though and does not hurt, just a little finger pick to break

the skin and then put a drop of blood on the test strip and put that in the

machine to check your numbers and then write them down.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

Age- 41

EDD- July 27th, 2004

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 7 1/2),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

[Guest guest]

Robin,

So you do get used to it huh?? Did you have to go and buy something for the

testing? Did your insurance pay for it?

Thanks.

Tricia