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I failed my 1hr test last week so I had to do the 3hr on Mon. I passed, but it showed a "sensitivity" to the sugar, per my dr. I am supposed to eat small meal all day long to maintain an even blood sugar.
Here are the "abnormal" numbers I found on the web:
Fasting 95mg or above
1 hour 180 or above
2 hour 155 or above
3 hour 140 or above
Here are my numbers:
Fasting 81
1 hour 218
2 hour 128
3 hour 34
So does this mean I may be the opposite, a tendancy toward hypoglycemia in this pregnancy?
Any thoughts, or suggestions?
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yikes did you mean to write 134 and not 34 for that last number?
a 34 blood sugar is dangerously low!
the 81 and 128 numbers I wouldn't sweat. everyone fluctuates some from the "average" otheriwse they wouldn't have to figure an average number, kwim?
It sounds to me like you need to just watch what you eat and space your intake out more. (vs 3 bigger meals which can make most people a bit lethargic as it kicks the system into digestion overdrive) Less sweets and simple carbs. Really this is true for everyone, but as we umm mature it becomes more important to maintain health that was easier to achieve when we were ummm less mature. 
Also this is a diet highly recommended for ALL pregnant women because it's easier on the body that's already doing twice the work load. Frequent smaller eatings give your body a continous flow of energy and hydration.
Don't know if that answered your question or not? 
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nope, I meant 34.
Could you give some examples of frequent smaller eatings?
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sure thing:
a couple scrammbled eggs with maybe a slice of whole wheat toast with only a teeny bit of butter NO jam.
2 slices of toast and peanutbutter (a small amount of pb)
a couple boiled eggs
a small bowl of dried blueberries and oatmeal
1 apple and some colby cheese cubes
a banana (maybe with pb! the sandwich of kings and presidents!  )
granola and yogurt (the good kind, not that melted or cut up candybar sugary kind of yogurt or granola)
steamed veggies with a bit fo salt and pepper maybe some grated parmesian on top
raw veggies (tomato and cucumber and avacado are my favorite combo!) cut up with a bit of salt and pepper and a 1/8 to 1/4 cup of dressing on the side. (any sauces should be on the side, you'll use a LOT less and be more aware of how much you are using)
you can have a really big plate of the veggies and feel satisfied and full for a pretty long time
basicly anything can serve the purpose if it's NOT:
more than a hand full
more than in a 2 - 3 hours time frame
a sweat or simple carb
or it IS:
1/2 or less of what you would eat at a meal (so instead of a whole sandwich and bowl of soup - cut the amount in half. You can have more in a couple hours.)
high protein (protein energy burns slower and longer) such as black beans over wild rice with a bit of shreeded cheese. or cheese cubes (quick and easy to pop in!) or peanutbutter or beef jerky (that's kind of expensive for the good kind though)
or veggies
the #1 easiest way to cut out sugars is to drink water or unsweetened tea, however a glass of whole milk can take the place of a small meal when you are in a hurry or just sick to death of eating everytime you turn around (which is what it feels like by the time week 40 comes around!)
HTH 
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Jenny, Martha is right on here. It really is a *habit formation* challenge. For me (and I'm not currently pregnant  but have hypoglycemic tendencies and am ummmmm mature ) I try to eat daily:
Upon rising (between 6 and 7) - a serving/small handful of protein (raw almonds are easiest)
Breakfast (at 9) - a whole grain or toast with a dairy (yogurt) and fruit
Vegetable snack (at 11) - raw or cooked vegetable - often carrot sticks (chew well)
Lunch (at 1) - something a bit more substantial - a soup or salad or sandwich or...
Snack (at 3) - leftover or grain (like the granola bars that I purchase in bulk at Costco)
Dinner or another snack (at 5-6)
Dinner or another snack (at 9-10)
Another tip is to try to not take in straight high glucose foods - like fruit or white rice - on an empty belly; add a protein to minimize the impact. Oh...and get rid of fruit juice completely.
Take what you like above and leave the rest! Do talk with your care provider to be as clear as possible about his or her concerns. It really isn't enough for you to follow his or her advice without being very clear about *why* you are following it. The good news is that the habits you are forming now will not only help you to feel better now, but will help you to feel better in your future.
I'm praying for you!
Love,
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Jenny,
All great suggestions here. Outside of pregnancy I tend to be hypoglycemic, but in pregnancy I'm gestational diabetic. Your numbers do lean towards hypoglycemia, but like Martha said, that's typical in pregnancy.
The diabetic diet in pregnancy is very, very similar. You want a balance of carbs and protein at almost every meal, and eat 6 times a day, or 3 main meals and 3 snacks. Bedtime snack is important. Avoid simple carbs (white flour, white sugar foods), eat complex carbs, pair up fruit snacks with protein, etc.
When I'm on insulin, I have to watch the highs and lows. You must have felt absolutely awful with that 34! I've BTDT!!
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I could not eat enough fast enough! Then I needed a nap
Thank you for the suggestions. I noticed a few years ago that I felt better and children behaved better when we made sure to have a protein w/each meal and snack. We do usually eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. So this is something I try to do anyway, now I just need to make sure I do it.
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