Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 Beth, One of the things that Dr. H. has talked about and that research has shown is that IUGR/SGA/RSS kids are at risk for insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes as they get older. It's hard to believe, I know, but it is true. My son, Max, for example, was a very thin child, who had to be tube fed until he was 11. Now, all of a sudden, he has filled out - and had a weight gain of almost 6 pounds in three months! He is not overweight, but almost. It just happened so quickly! Now he has to watch what he eats and relearn proper eating/dietary habits. This does not mean it will happen to all of our children, either. It just means that they are more at risk. Just when we thought Max was getting older and the problems would get better, we have another curve ball to deal with. Oh well. We still love him! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 Jodi, Thanks for the info! I am a blonde and frequently confused! I also hope you are feeling better! Beth > Beth, > > One of the things that Dr. H. has talked about and that research has > shown is that IUGR/SGA/RSS kids are at risk for insulin > resistance/type 2 diabetes as they get older. It's hard to believe, > I know, but it is true. > > My son, Max, for example, was a very thin child, who had to be tube > fed until he was 11. Now, all of a sudden, he has filled out - and > had a weight gain of almost 6 pounds in three months! He is not > overweight, but almost. It just happened so quickly! Now he has to > watch what he eats and relearn proper eating/dietary habits. > > This does not mean it will happen to all of our children, either. > It just means that they are more at risk. Just when we thought Max > was getting older and the problems would get better, we have another > curve ball to deal with. Oh well. We still love him! > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2002 Report Share Posted December 29, 2002 Beth, Other than getting tired easily, I am feeling much better. The doctor switched me to stronger asthma meds and I can breathe again! Going back to school on Thursday should be a challenge, but I can rest up until then. Woops - no I can't. I'm giving my husband a New Year's Eve/50th birthday party. One day at a time.... Thanks for your concern! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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