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Sausages in Onion Gravy

27th May 202127th May 2021 Jo Paterson 465 Views bangers & mash, gravy, onion gravy, sausage, sausages

Comfort food at its best, scrumptious good quality sausages, covered in a rich onion gravy, served with the mash of

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Symptoms of diabetes ⠀ Following a gestational d

Symptoms of diabetes
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Following a gestational diabetes pregnancy you should be screened for diabetes at 6 weeks with a fasting blood glucose test, OR after 13 weeks with a HbA1c blood test. You should then book a yearly HbA1c blood test to check you have not developed diabetes unless you start seeing diabetes symptoms. If you start experiencing any diabetes-related symptoms, you should be tested sooner
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We are tested to check that what we had during pregnancy was gestational diabetes and not actually another form of diabetes which was pre existing but not noticed until pregnancy. Other forms of diabetes include Type 2, Type 1, and other forms of diabetes such as MODY or LADA
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Due to having gestational diabetes, we have a seven-fold increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, with 50% of GD mothers going on to develop Type 2 within 5 years post birth. This is why it is so important to be aware of the risks, know the symptoms and to be screened every year
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Yesterday I raised the topic of post-GD diabetes s

Yesterday I raised the topic of post-GD diabetes screening and a few of you were asking what the diabetes diagnostic levels were and what your blood glucose levels should look like outside of pregnancy

Please note: if you test your blood glucose levels after birth you may see some high numbers ⚠️ This does not necessarily mean you have diabetes or that the gestational diabetes hasn’t gone for you. You just need to give it a bit of time!

It takes a while for hormones to settle after giving birth, hence the reason for testing for diabetes AFTER 6 weeks following birth

So my advice is unless you feel unwell with symptoms that could be related to low or high blood glucose levels, then put the glucose monitor away for a few weeks. Enjoy your well earned treats and that precious time with your new baby!

A HbA1c should be done even later at 13 weeks post-birth as this test shows an average blood glucose over a 3 month period, therefore we need a full 3 months clear of the pregnancy (when we had GDM) before we are tested

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Do you have questions about gestational diabetes?

Do you have questions about gestational diabetes? If so join us live on Instagram tonight @ 7pm where I’ll be talking to Dr Matt Cauldwell, Consultant Obstetrician @drmaternity

Feel free to send messages in via Instagram messages and we’ll try to answer as many as we can!

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Do you #KnowTheRisks following Gestational Diabete

Do you #KnowTheRisks following Gestational Diabetes?
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GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus) is diabetes during pregnancy
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After birth the diabetes goes & blood glucose levels normalise, unless the mother has another type of diabetes which they were previously unaware of
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We should be tested for Type 2 diabetes [T2DM] at 6 or 13 weeks postpartum. It’s really important to go for this test even though you are a busy & very tired mama
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However although GDM is a pregnancy condition, did you know that women who have had GDM have a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes?
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In fact, we have a 7-fold increased risk, with 50% of women going on to develop T2DM within 5 years of birth, so half of us will go on to get diabetes!
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We also have a 2-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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But we’re not the only ones at risk as a result from a GDM pregnancy. The children born to a GDM mother are also at a higher risk of developing T2DM, obesity & suffer cardiovascular problems
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Therefore, although GDM is a pregnancy condition it is not something we can just forget about
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We should aim to make lifestyle changes where possible to ensure we reduce our risk of obesity, T2DM & cardiovascular disease & it is very important that we are screened ANNUALLY for diabetes (or sooner if we experience any symptoms of diabetes)
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It is equally important to ensure we promote & encourage good lifestyle choices in our children in the knowledge that they too are at increased risk of diabetes, obesity & cardiovascular diseases
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So please don’t bury your head in the sand. Enjoy those treats you deserve after giving birth, but think about the longer term too and get back on track with good choices so we can all lead long, healthy lives with our family 👩‍👧‍👦
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If you’ve not been screened for diabetes after 13 weeks of giving birth AND once a year since giving birth, then please call your GP to be tested. Call to let them know that due to your GD pregnancy you need to arrange a HbA1c blood test. This blood test can be done at any time of day & you do NOT need to fast for it #DontDelayGetTestedForDiabetesToday
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If you’ve done Slimming World before then you ar

Do you have questions about gestational diabetes?

Do you have questions about gestational diabetes? If so join us live on Instagram this Thursday @ 7pm where I’ll be talking to Dr Matt Cauldwell, Consultant Obstetrician @drmaternity

Feel free to send messages in via Instagram messages and we’ll try to answer as many as we can!

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Following my last post, many of you have asked for

Following my last post, many of you have asked for advice around what to do if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes late in pregnancy
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Here are my tips on what to do if you are faced with late diagnosis:
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1. Change your diet straight away
Hit the ground running with dietary advice that we know works for a majority of those diagnosed with GDM. Don’t mess around with the riskier choices such as breakfast cereals, fruit as snacks, baked beans, or low fat diet foods. Go straight for a low-carb, high-protein diet. Pairing small amounts of complex carbs with natural fats & lots of protein, serve with plenty leafy green vegetables or green salad, following the #8GoldenRules of #GDFoodPairing
GD UK Diet: www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes-diet/
Shopping List: www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/shopping-list/
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2. Keep a food diary & monitor your blood glucose levels
By keeping a food diary alongside your blood sugar levels it will be much easier to see which foods are causing spikes in levels meaning they can be avoided for better alternatives at this late stage.
With an earlier diagnosis you have more time to tweak foods which may cause higher levels, reducing the carbs & increasing the protein & fats to make them more tolerable. When diagnosis is late in pregnancy, there isn’t enough time to do this
How to test: www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/testing-blood-sugar-levels/
When’s best to test: www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/blood-sugar-levels/
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3. Harvest colostrum if you plan on breastfeeding
Babies born to diabetic mothers often struggle with their own blood sugar levels after birth. With late diagnosis, baby will have been overproducing their own insulin to process the sugar being fed from the mother. After birth the baby continues to do this and their blood sugar levels can drop very low. To counteract this, the baby has to feed, feed, feed. Lots of skin to skin and breastfeeding helps lots but sometimes baby will need additional top up feeds in between breastfeeds. Having a store of colostrum to hand means you have this ready to go.
Formula also works but much more is needed than with colostrum
www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/colostrum-harvesting/

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⚠️
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Why is it so important that gestational diabetes is diagnosed and managed properly?
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Unfortunately there is much more to be concerned with than ‘𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚐 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢’ with gestational diabetes
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Undiagnosed or poorly controlled gestational diabetes can cause many complications and it is important to share a harsh reality of undiagnosed GDM... stillbirth
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For diabetes week in 2018 I shared Leanne & Matt’s story, which is the pregnancy and birth of their son William who was born sleeping due to undiagnosed GD
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I also share Abby’s story and Charly’s story. Two more mothers that experienced stillbirths due to UNDIAGNOSED gestational diabetes
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I don’t post these stories to scare and worry people, but to try to raise awareness over gestational diabetes diagnosis and how important it is
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👀 An important thing to note (especially if you are reading this and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes) is that 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗢 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗜𝗙 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗗𝗠. This was found in a English study part funded by SANDS by Stacey T et.al published in March 2019
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Read more @ www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/can-gestational-diabetes-cause-stillbirth/
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Rewritten for Summer 2021, a post dedicated to ice

Rewritten for Summer 2021, a post dedicated to ice cream, ice lollies, milkshakes, iced drinks, slushies & frozen yogurt
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Full of helpful info, best products & what to watch out for such as 100ml versus 100g nutritional information, and ‘diabetic’ ice creams which claim they are better for blood glucose levels (when actually they contain the same amount of carbs as normal ice creams!)
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www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/ice-cream/
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I just wanted to share this Mums post with you all

I just wanted to share this Mums post with you all (with permission)

This is a member of my Gestational Diabetes UK Facebook group

What a wonderful thing to see and to be caught on the scan picture too, a beautiful skittle baby waving you on ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

After the storm comes a rainbow and what a rainbow it is 🌈 🥰

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[skittles are a name for gestational diabetes (or sugar) rainbow babies - a baby born after the loss of a baby]

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All you can do is #tryyourbest Be kind to yourse

All you can do is #tryyourbest

Be kind to yourself 💜

Stay strong ladies xxx
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🥕🥬🧅Coleslaw can be a great accompaniment

🥕🥬🧅Coleslaw can be a great accompaniment to dishes to help increase the fibre and natural fats, both helping with reducing the postprandial (post-meal) spike in blood glucose levels
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Full-fat coleslaw is best, as we need those fats found in full-fat mayonnaise, however if you need to follow a low-fat diet for other dietary reasons, then low-fat versions can also be used. Likewise, if you need to follow a plant-based diet, vegan mayonnaise can be used in these recipes as an alternative
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Coleslaw is so quick & easy to make, and it can be so cheap to whip up a big bowl to last a few days, so I’ve just added my trusty coleslaw recipes to the website, FREE for all to try:
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•Coleslaw (a tangy yet creamy coleslaw)
•Kickin’ Coleslaw 🌶 (a coleslaw with a big spicy kick!)
•Pink Pickled Slaw (a slaw without mayo, instead it is pickled)
•Waldorf Salad (a low-carb version of a Waldorf salad, with white cabbage, celery, green apples, walnuts in a mayonnaise dressing)
•Celeriac Remoulade (a French classic of julienned celeriac in a creamy mayonnaise dressing)
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Find the recipes in the recipe index www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/recipe-index/ (link in bio & stories for those on Instagram)
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When you really love a side of cheesy garlic bread

When you really love a side of cheesy garlic bread alongside your meal, but you have gestational diabetes can mean cutting back on those starchy carbs to enjoy a tiny piece OR making a low-carb alternative that you can safely eat alongside your favourite dish... check out my Cheesy Garlic Bread and serve it up with any of my GD-friendly pasta dishes!
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Get the FREE recipe @ www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/cheesy-garlic-bread/ (🔗 in bio if you’re on Instagram)
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“Have I been misdiagnosed?” ⠀ This is someth

“Have I been misdiagnosed?”
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This is something that comes up A LOT
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You’re diagnosed with gestational diabetes after having a glucose tolerance test (GTT) you start monitoring blood glucose levels, but all your levels are BELOW the recommended targets. How can this be? Surely this means that you’ve been misdiagnosed?
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YES, of course misdiagnosis CAN happen. However, it is not something seen often. From examples I’ve seen in my Facebook group, false-positive misdiagnosis has been more common due to human error, as opposed to the accuracy of the GTT ie. the patient did not fast before the GTT, bloods being taken before the 2-hour time limit, or a patients data being muddled up
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It’s important to know that you can be diagnosed from any of the blood samples taken during a GTT. A fasting level, or the post glucose level (in some hospitals they take blood samples at 1hr & 2hrs post glucose) any 3 of these readings being over a threshold can mean a diagnosis of GDM
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You may also be diagnosed from a single blood test, such as a fasting blood glucose, or a HbA1c test
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With the GTT, you are given a measured glucose amount, 75g of carbs. Bloods are taken after fasting, then again at 2hrs to see how well the body has processed the glucose
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During this time, the patient should NOT drink water or walk around as these 2 things will help process the glucose & reduce the post glucose result which can cause a false-negative result
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A 75g carb load is a very large amount of glucose to be ingested at one time. It is the equivalent to 18.75 tsp of sugar!
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It is unlikely that you will consume this amount of sugar/carbs within your normal daily diet in one hit, so this may be one reason you don’t see above target readings when you start monitoring daily blood sugar levels
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Another important point to note is that insulin resistance worsens as the pregnancy progresses so many will monitor levels, be fine to start with, but as the pregnancy goes on, they start to see higher levels. The time where we are most insulin resistant is around 32-36 wks
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Read more @ www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes-misdiagnosis/
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A new membership recipe for a gorgeous sunny weeke

A new membership recipe for a gorgeous sunny weekend for all my Bronze & Silver Members
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Here are my new Caramel Nut Bars!
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These bars contain two sugar-free caramels, a chewy caramel and a gooey caramel. Packed with lots of nuts & seeds, with a layer of chocolate and finished with another good drizzle of chocolate, these self-paired GD-friendly treats will knock any cravings of sweets and chocolate straight out of the park!
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These bars are low-carb, have no added sugar, are gluten-free, egg-free and vegetarian
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These bars are perfect being kept in the freezer in this weather, ready to be eaten when you have a snack-attack!
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Recipe now live in the recipe index for all Bronze & Silver GD UK members
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