GD & Other Illness Archives • Gestational Diabetes UK

Ketones

18th May 201918th May 2019 Jo Paterson

Ketones, ketosis and ketoacidosis Ketones are a common topic on our Facebook support group. We frequently see posts like “I

guilt and blame over gestational diabetes diagnosis

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Gestational diabetes

3rd January 201617th February 2019 Jo Paterson hyperemesis, ketones, ketosis, morning sickness, nausea, sickness, vomiting

Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Gestational diabetes Hyperemesis gravidarum and gestational diabetes are a terrible combination to cope with. With hyperemesis food

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Heartburn and Indigestion

24th September 201517th February 2019 Jo Paterson acid reflux, Gaviscon, heartburn, indigestion, Omeprazole, Ranitidine, Rennies

Heartburn (acid reflux) and Indigestion in pregnancy Unfortunately heartburn and indigestion are a common problem during pregnancy but what things

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Constipation

24th September 20154th October 2019 Jo Paterson bowel movements, fybogel, lactulose, movicol, prune juice, prunes

Constipation and pregnancy Unfortunately constipation can be a common problem during pregnancy and once again it can be down to

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Iron tablets

24th September 201517th February 2019 Jo Paterson anaemia, iron tablets, low iron levels, spatone, vitamin c

Anaemia (low iron levels) in pregnancy & iron tablets Many ladies are diagnosed with low iron levels during pregnancy and

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Colds and illness

24th September 201516th February 2019 Jo Paterson Colds, Illness, Infections, sickness, vomiting

High blood sugar levels with colds and illness When you are poorly with colds and illness or vomiting, you may

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Whooping cough and flu vaccinations

29th August 201517th February 2019 Jo Paterson flu, immunisations, vaccinations, whooping cough

Whooping cough and flu vaccinations Whooping cough and flu vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy, but what impact will this have