Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a family history. Determine your other risk factors. Make a pregnancy plan.

Answer: The first step in preventing GDM is determining your risk factors for developing it. If it turns out that you are at high risk, then you and your doctor take steps towards lowering your risk and keeping you and the baby healthy. Before talking with your immediate relatives about their diabetic history, it might help to know the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder, whereas type 2 diabetes is closely tied to lifestyle and eating habits. Your risk of developing gestational diabetes increases if a close family member, such as a parent or sibling, has type 2 diabetes. Talk to your family to see if this applies to you. Besides heredity, there are a number of other risk factors in that you should think about and bring to your doctor's attention. These include: Being Hispanic, African-American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. Being overweight before your pregnancy. Being 25 years of age or older. If you developed GDM in a previous pregnancy. If you previously had large baby (9 pounds or more) or a stillbirth. If you had abnormal blood sugar tests before, including glycosuria (sugar in your urine). A history of polycystic ovarian syndrome. There are steps you can take even before you become pregnant to manage your risk for developing GDM. Consult with your doctor before you get pregnant and ask them to help you put together a pregnancy plan to help prepare your physically, mentally, and emotionally. Have your blood sugar tested as early as 3 months before you plan to become pregnant in order to establish your baseline levels and to if you fall in a normal range. Plan to lose any excess weight before pregnancy. Weight loss is not advised during pregnancy, so if you are overweight and concerned about this increasing your risk for GDM, try to lose the extra weight before you become pregnant.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know what is expected. Buy and wear merchandise. Put on costumes and facepaint. Wear everyday clothes.

Answer: Not all theaters will require the same formality of dress. Pay attention to what kind of production you'll be attending and decide the most appropriate way to dress. For instance, it's improbable that a production aimed for children will require any particular fashion sensibilities, whereas attending even a small, locally produced opera might make you want to consider nicer wardrobe choices. In this case it's all about context. Special black tie events and opening nights will usually call for formal attire, while you should feel free to dress casually for the average Broadway or matinee show, or for more conceptual dramas like those put on by black box theaters. It can be a good idea to run a search or call up the theater managers before a show to find out whether there is an expected dress code. If you're ever uncertain about what to wear to a given event and have no guidelines to follow, it's usually alright to go casual. If you've seen the show before, or if a merchandise booth is selling souvenirs before the show, grab a t-shirt or hat to show your support. Many long-running or family oriented shows appreciate when fans show up wearing that production's apparel. These products are often unique and exclusive to that live performance, so you'll never have a better chance to model them. This is a no-no for most opening nights and more focused productions, but for established shows like The Lion King and Wicked it is encouraged and can be a lot of fun, especially for younger kids. Dress yourself or your child up as your favorite characters and have fun immersing yourself in the event. Just don't go too overboard with costumes and propsremember, an audience member's appearance can be distracting. Do some research to find out whether a particular show recommends the use of costumes and props before you buy your tickets and decide what to wear. Even then, keep elaborate costumes reasonable and don't be tempted to act out or make noise during the show. In rare instances it may be okay to come as you are. Off-Broadway shows and smaller productions usually don't mandate a dress code, so jeans and sneakers won't be an issue. Make sure you always know ahead of time what the expected mode of dress is for a given production or venue, and enjoy an increasingly uncommon opportunity to present yourself fashionably at a formal society event. Even if normal clothes are allowed, it's never a bad idea to dress nicely. Your appearance says something about your character, so make sure it has good things to say.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give them a heads up about what you're doing. Buy a nonskid mat. Don't always use soap and shampoo.

Answer: Many kids loathe bath time so much because it can be a scary or unnerving process. Make sure to always communicate with them before doing the following: Pouring water over their heads Washing tender parts of their bodies Picking them up These can go a long way for making sure your child feels safe and secure. No one likes to slip and slide, especially those who are just learning to walk! Odds are your child doesn't need to be washed with soap and shampoo every time they bathe. Sometimes filling up a tub just around their feet and having them splash around a bit can really tamper their negative feelings about the bath. Bath time won't always seem like such an intimidating task!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Figure out what your skin tone is. Choose a flattering blonde for you. Look at your natural hair color for guidance. Factor in how fair or dark your skin color is. Try highlights instead of all over color.

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This is one of the best ways to find a complimentary shade of blonde for you. If you try going blonde with the wrong shade, it could wash you out. Regardless of how light or dark your skin is, your skin tone can fall into either of the two main skin tone categories. Most people are either warm toned or cool toned, with very few people falling somewhere in the middle. Here are the best indicators for which skin tone you have: Cool skin tones usually burn in the sun and range anywhere from porcelain, rosy-beige, pink, olive, brown or ebony skin. The veins in your wrist will look bluish-purple and you will have a blue or pink undertone in your skin. Warm skin tones tan more easily in the sun and range anywhere from golden, peach, pale, or yellow skin. The veins in your wrist will look more bluish-green and you will have an olive undertone in your skin. Neutral skin tones are somewhere in the middle between cool and warm and may show characteristics from both sides. You will be able to choose almost any blonde shade if you have neutral skin so feel free to play around and see what works best for you. There are so many shades of blonde to pick from, and once you identify your skin tone, you can begin choosing. For cool skin tones, choose a blonde that has an ash or green base to better compliment your skin. An example may be vanilla or dishwater blonde. Stay away from brassy shades because they may look harsh and wash you out. If you have warm skin, you want to look for blondes with red or golden bases. An example may be golden, caramel or rose gold blonde. If your natural hair color is more ashy or rich chestnut brown with no red, you should look for cool blonde colors. If your natural hair color reflects warm tones such as red or gold, then you may want to look for warm blonde colors. Keeping your natural hair color in mind will help your new blonde hair look more "natural". For help seeing the undertones in your natural hair, try looking at your hair in the sunlight. You will have better color results if you pick a color that allows a deeper contrast between your skin and hair. The trick in choosing the right shade of blonde is to find an option that offers contrasts but still compliments your skin. Avoid picking a color that matches your skin tone too closely. Highlights are a great way to lighten your face. With highlights you get the same effect as being blonde but without all of the damage. Another great thing about highlights is that there is less upkeep. When your roots grow out, it will be less noticeable and will require less trips to the saloon. You can choose to have skinny or chunky highlights or decided if they will be all over, or framed near the front of your face. Highlights offer a more "natural" looking appearance than all over blonde colors. Highlights can add depth and texture to your hair which is especially great if you have hair on the thin side.