HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I am 19 week pregnant i haveing cramps pain is 7 but when i walk fell a little better i am diabetic my a a1c is 6.5 what should i do

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Walk: Remember that your feet swell and actually get bigger with each pregnancy. Get good fitting running shoes and walk, walk, walk.

Answered 3/26/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

6 weeks pregnant. Not used to exercising. Started 30 min walks 2 weeks ago. Today i did some fast running for short intervals. Felt slight cramp. Be ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Diagnosed with pre-diabetes (a1c + 5.7). I have been trying to count carbs, lost 20 lbs. And increased exercise. Now my weight is falling below healt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

48 yr old male. A1C after summer sweet indulge went up to 6.4 from 6.1 five months ago . How to bring it down to Atleast 6? PCP said keep it down below 6.9 even though 6.5 is officially diabetes. You dont start meds over 7.0 because of young age?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Its my first pregnancy I am 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I have my first appointment the 14th in 6 days. I had spotting brown-pink when I wipe small dots on my underwear. Not much pregnancy symptoms besides headache and cramps should I be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 2 weeks pregnant & all I've been feeling have just been cramps from 9/18 to 9/19 & a little nausea is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and a non-diabetic. My A1c was 5.2, is this a good number to be at?
I don't have a history of diabetes. Recent test show glycohemglobin A1c at 8.4. Could this be because im pregnant? Test 6/2013 and 5/2014 show 5.3.
Does an 8.3 hemoglobin A1c test result during pregnancy mean I am diabetic?
I am a 72 year old mail. I have a few extra pounds but feel good. I am also T2 diabetic but in remission, A1C below 7. I walk all the time and constantly moving, but can't get my heart rate up. My vitals are usually 109/78 and pulse mid 50's. Thanks?
What is the life expectancy of a type 2 Diabetic. Diagnosed at 41 now Im 49. Try to eat healthy. Walk a few miles daily. Last blood test showed an A1c of 6. Quit smoking 5 years ago?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.