PuddleMama and I went to see the specialist on GD last Thursday. The Doc actually had quite a good bed-side manner and provided a plethora of good information. Here is what PuddleMama has to do everyday:
1. Take a pee test in the morning: This is to make sure she is getting *enough* carbohydrates and the body doesn't begin to break down protein. This is kinda like a HPT (see previous blog rant) but even worse in that you have to expose the stick for *exactly* 15 seconds. Also, unlike an HPT a positive result is not cause to jump up and down and scream "We're going to have a baby!" Instead, you get a sad frown on your face and worry about proteins breaking down. Both positive tests do, however, result in a trip to the doctor.
2. Test blood sugar levels four times a day: PuddleMama has a little machine that pricks her finger and then tests the blood sugar level. In the morning, PuddleMama needs to be under 95. One hour after breakfast, lunch, and dinner, she has to be under 130. So far so good, with only one morning test coming in slightly above where it should be. PuddleMama is getting better at pricking her finger already. The second time she was doing it she was replacing the "lancet" and didn't even get the lancet into the machine before accidentally pricking herself. Who needs a machine to bleed?!
3. Watch the diet: PuddleMama has to watch carbohydrates intake. She is doing an unbelievable job with this, and I am very impressed with her discipline. On a related note, PuddleDaddy hates wheat spaghetti. Eick.
We go back in about two weeks to discuss her progress with the doctor, and are hoping the above three steps are enough to control the condition.
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