Question about blood sugar and periods

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In a message dated 7/31/2004 11:05:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,

shados@... writes:

I am sure that

she will realize that it is the way that she is eating, as well as the

inactivity that is causing some of these highs.

If she is a 14 yr old I am wondering if she is Type 1. If she is type 1 her

eating habits have nothing to do with her highs. If she is type 1 let me

know. There is another list. One with nothing but parents of type 1 kids that

will give you tons more info and support on Type 1 than just this list can do.

No offense to this list...I still am here, you guys are great! But as a

parent to a type 1 child I needed a lot more support than this list alone was

offering on the topic which is literally a totally different disease than type

2.

hugs

Keri

Single Mom to Krissy 15, 11, Donnie 8 type 1, and 5.

hugs

Keri

Single Mom to Krissy 15, 11, Donnie 8 type 1, and 5.

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Just a thought... When I get cramps, I do yoga. A stretch called cat

stretch. Makes me feel WONDERFUL! get on all fours with hands just under

shoulders, and knees just under hips. Raise the back slowly, arching like a

" scared " cat, breathing deeply the whole time. make sure shoulders are

rolled down with the head. Then lower back, causing a slight arch with head

lifted up. repeat slowly, and while deeply breathing a few times. I do this

also when I have lower back pain and it helps allot.

There are some great websites online that show the poses and how to do them

better than I can explain.

Though, yes blood sugar can be affected by hormonal changes in the body. If

her bleeding and such don't get better in a day or so, I would say that she

needs a lower dose of birthcontrol pill, or a different type. They make a

great low dose one now. I was on birth control for over a year, and it

messed my system up pretty badly. But I can see where it can help out here.

Get her in a warm bath, or put a heating pad on her abdomen. Getting up and

moving will help out quite a bit, but I remember friends that were in so

much pain that they couldn't get out of bed without help. even to pee.

Good job on getting her sugars under at least some control. I am sure that

she will realize that it is the way that she is eating, as well as the

inactivity that is causing some of these highs. We all have our days...

Angelia in OR

----- Original Message -----

> My question is this - will having your period affect

> your blood sugar? She was having periods that were

> lasting 19 days, but with no cramps or anything like

> that. We took her to the GYN and they put her on

> birth control pills to regulate her period. She just

> started them, and yesterday, she started her period.

> This one is different than the others, I assume

> because the pills are trying to do their job, and she

> is having a heavier period with cramps. She has been

> laying in bed for the past two days (against my

> objections), and not eating right. She just checked

> her sugar and it's 201, before dinner. She's

> convinced that her period is affecting her sugar,

> while I tend to believe that it's because she's been

> doing nothing and hasn't been eating properly. Since

> I'm new to diabetes and learning still, I thought I

> would ask you all about your opinions. Thanks in

> advance!

>

> Jenn

>

> =====

> I'd rather be stitchin'!

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I'm not sure if she's type 1? Since we just got her 2 months ago, we

are still learning and have a visit scheduled this month to a

specialist who deals with children who have diabetes. She has had

diabetes for 2 years, and only treating it for one year. Her mother,

maternal aunts, and maternal AND paternal grandmothers all have

diabetes, but her 2 sisters and one brother do not. I don't know

what decides between type 1 and type 2. We finally got her up and

moving around today, and I believe her blood sugars were fine (I work

overnights and am usually sleeping when she tests; I only really hear

about the high tests).

Jenn

> In a message dated 7/31/2004 11:05:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> shados@9... writes:

> I am sure that

> she will realize that it is the way that she is eating, as well as

the

> inactivity that is causing some of these highs.

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In a message dated 8/2/2004 2:56:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

munchichi420@... writes:

She has had

diabetes for 2 years, and only treating it for one year. Her mother,

maternal aunts, and maternal AND paternal grandmothers all have

diabetes, but her 2 sisters and one brother do not.

Is she very overweight to obese? If not, chances are good it is Type 1.

Type 1 and type 2 are two completely different diseases. Have you checked her

urine for ketones? If she was laying in bed with no energy she NEEDS a ketone

check. They sell the strips at any pharmacy. If she has any sign of ketones in

her urine she needs to go to the doc now.

Good Luck, it sounds like you have a lot of learning and adjusting ahead for

your family!

hugs

Keri

Single Mom to Krissy 15, 11, Donnie 8 type 1, and 5.

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Insulin is a hormone. The endocrine system, which produces hormones, is

very interdependant--do something to one part of it, and the rest will

react. Accordingly, it is logical that a diabetic lady's blood sugar

control might slip during her monthlies. This is why, even when HRT was

fashionable, many OB-GYNs and endocrinologists did not perscribe it for

their diabetic patients. However, in your stepdaughter's case, I'd

consult her doctor, either her GYN or her ENDO.

Question about blood sugar and periods

My question is this - will having your period affect

your blood sugar?