drgreene.com Home
go

Dr Greene's Daily Dose
As Powerful as Insulin
The hormonal shifts of pregnancy are a challenge for
maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Up to 1 in 8
women will develop gestational diabetes during their
pregnancies, increasing risks for themselves and for
their babies. Researchers at the University of Southern
California School of Medicine found something amaz-
ing. They looked at women who had already devel-
oped gestational diabetes. Their fasting blood glucose
levels were high enough to require insulin. Half of the
women got the recommended insulin. The other half got
personal trainers. Which would you rather have? Trainers
supervised women in a simple exercise bike program. The re-
sult? Aerobic exercise was equally effective to insulin in pregnant
women. Blood glucose measurements were statistically the same in both groups. Simple
exercise is a prescription-strength way to decreases blood sugar peaks and to decrease
blood sugar swings. And fetal heart rate tracings suggested that the babies in the studies
liked the exercise as well.....continued - Previous articles by Dr. Greene
Alan Greene M.D., FAAP




The Doctor Will Take Your Question -- Ask Dr. Greene
Dr. Greene will be chatting on Wednesday May 14th at 10:00 am PT (Noon CT) (1:00 pm ET) Click Here to chat with Dr. Greene.

The Bedtime Bottle Habit
When a four-year-old is still using a bottle to go to sleep, there are two patterns that must be overcome. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s suggestions for breaking the bedtime bottle habit.

My Son Misbehaves All Day Long!
7-year-olds need rules and consistency is very important. Tying the rules to a removal of privileges is often the best form of discipline for kids this age. Click here to read more.

Color Blind
Colorblindness is usually tested for at four-year physicals. The doctor will ask your child to identify a red line and a green line on the eye chart. If any question remains, more precise visual testing can determine the exact nature of the problem. Click here for more information on color blindness and its causes.

Looking for a Great Doctor?
Love your pediatrician? Let us know! Click here for DrGreene.com’s new Recommend a Doctor feature.

in the news
Safest Spot for Baby's Car Seat?
The safest spot for a baby's car seat is in the center of the back seat rather...
Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Computers May Play Role in Some School Shootings
Abrupt restrictions on excessive computer use may have contributed to the 1999...
Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
More...

CDC to Young Women: Take Folic Acid
Most young women aged 18-24 don't take supplements containing folic acid,...
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Fast-Track Your Conception
Want to get pregnant fast? Increase your chances of a speedy conception with...
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST
More...

News brought to you by WebMD


Copyright 2007 Greene Ink, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer, Limitations, Revisions, and Errata.

Photos of Dr. Greene by: Tami DeSellier of www.tamiland.com