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  • Thanks for asking this! I'm 5'3.5 and exclusively breastfeeding my 2.5 month old. I was 172 when I delivered and 139 now. I have noticed the same thing - when I log carefully and stay at 1700 calories, I'm able to lose 2 pounds a week. When I go over that, I gain very quickly. I am so jealous when I read about women who…
    in Breastfeeding help, please explain this to me!!! Comment by owsmith October 2017
  • I have been using a Dexcom for 2 years and absolutely love it. I believe the only other one available in the US is Medtronic and I've heard bad things about their accuracy.
    in Constant Glucose Monitoring Comment by owsmith October 2017
  • Yes! I can totally relate to this. I have always had a "sweet tooth" and felt out of control when it came to ice cream, chocolate and other sweets. It took a diagnosis of gestational diabetes for me to start learning about my triggers and how to maintain a healthy diet. Now that my blood sugar is under better control, I…
    in The truth about sugar addiction from a former sugar addict Comment by owsmith January 2015
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