I have diabetes 2 and you'll always have diabetes no matter what you do. I do not take medication and I turned my diet around and exercise, drink lots of water and lowered my cholesterol. If you can keep a healthy life style you should be ok, if you have diabetes 1 and you are not producing insulin at all, I would seek professional advice. My doctor says I can keep up what I'm doing and it will seem I've never had diabetes but if I stop I will have to take insulin. You can eat foods that help with diabetes, I read that cinnamon helps with diabetes 2. Good luck! Here is a link to some info on natural cures for diabetes.

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Ok, I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my first today. Last week, I took the one hour test for gestational diabetes. I took it right after my (early morning) appointment, so I really hadn't eaten that day at that point. I know that was probably dumb, since it wasn't the test that you have to fast.
Anyway, the nurse practitioner called me yesterday and said that my numbers were right around 200! She said that that was high enough that in their opinion they wanted to start treatment right away (ie blood glucose monitor and nutrition class) without doing the 3 hour test.
I'm of course a little freaked out, I haven't had any symptoms other than being very thirsty all the time. I can't help but wonder if I really don't have it and if it was just because I hadn't eaten that I got such a high number.
I guess my question is, do you think that might be the case? Or would the numbers have been abnomal, or at least just high, either way? Any (real) answers would be appreciated.
Thank you
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has answered. I will be giving a best answer, I'm just giving the question a little more time before I do.

oh girl! The same thing happened to me! (I could have written your question myself!) I thought, "it has to be wrong" but no, its not. and as soon as you realize that, and also realize that it is NOT the end of the world, you will feel so much better! I got above 200…it was like 212, so I didn't even have to take the three hour test either (there is no point in taking it…if you have that high of numbers that is it! you have it!) but like I said it is no big deal. I was COMPLETLY diet controlled, so no drugs or insulin. that makes it a lot better. and I had to test four times a day, which I did get used to. I learn how to eat better and now I feel healthier as a person anyway! (I still eat like I have GD, but it DOES go away after birth!) I am actually glad I did get it, cuz I learned about nutruition and feel better, and can now feed my family better. (We were not like unhealthy or fat or anything, GD can happen to ANYONE!). anyway. if you have any questions feel FREE to email me. I also visited the BABYCENTER.COM message boards they have one specifically for gestational diabetes. It was a real lifesaver for me, the women on there will answer any question you have and make you feel so much better! no worries girl! you can do it! you can still enjoy your pregnancy and new baby!

I currently am on medication for diabetes (type 2) and hypertension and would like to get pregnant. I have not yet discussed this with my doctor as I'm not quite ready. I am watching my diet and have my other numbers under control. Is there anyone else out there who is treating their hypertension and diabetes and has become or is pregnant? I would like to get some information from someone who has been through it before before I go and see my physician. I have two other children that are older and I didn't have those conditions when I was pregnant with them.
I'm not going to do anything without going through my OB or regular doctor first. All I am looking for is advice from someone who has the same situation as I do and can tell me what questions to ask and to a certain extent what are some things I can expect and perhaps some risks their OB told them might occur.

I also have Type 2 diabetes and became pregnant while on birth control. I knew as soon as I got pregnant because my numbers skyrocketed. I was gestational diabetic with my second child and had to take insulin, so I knew that I would have to this time as well. Most people are very scared that they have to take insulin while pregnant, but it prevents so many problems and it actually makes you feel much better. The key to a successful pregnancy is to keep your numbers under control. Diet isn't as much of a concern with the insulin. Actually I find that I am less hungry while taking it. With my second child I had uncontrolled sugar levels and she broke her water at 34 weeks and spent 12 days in the NICU. Mostly because of jaundice (side effect of diabetes) She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. This time I am 37 weeks and she is just at 6 lbs. I would definitely speak with your physician. He can get you ready to become pregnant and it is easier if you have well controlled sugar levels. Also I would consider checking in with your endocrinologist. Wish you the best of luck.

Explain why or why not.

No. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.

For those who don’t know what that is, it basically means peeing your pants.

Diabetes causes neuropathy. This means that nerve cells/fibres are destroyed and therefore fail to work. This would lead to loss of control of the nerve specific muscle/organ. So yes, diabetes causes neuropathy which, if the bladder nerves are affected, can cause incontinence.