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Diabetes

You can use this forum to discuss Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes – prevention, diagnosis, specialists, self-care, diabetes-induced complications, nutrition, physical activity, medications and other forms of diabetes management.

Every ten seconds a new death from diabetes is reported

Believe it or not, diabetes takes 3 million deaths per year and is taking the fourth place in the death causes around the world. The numbers have increased from 30 to 230 millions in the last twenty years. The biggest incidence of diabetes is reported in developing countries where people take up...

by User avatar Jane232591

Diabetes sufferer wants to share comments and suggestions about diabetes managing

Hi, my name is John. I am 68 years old, I live in Japan as I am a English Teacher from London and I am a diabetic. This message is mainly for that bright person 25 years old person named Pavia on this site but I would be very happy to share my comments with anybody else who is a diabetic and would...

by User avatar hearty horn

Weight gain on Victoza!! Plus I no longer have a menstrual cycle

I started Victoza in November 2017, to date I have packed on 30 pounds! Plus I no longer have a menstrul cycle. Doctor ran tests to see if it was onset of menopause and it is not a result. My stomach area is huge and bloated all the time even though I have absolutely no appetite. It did...

by User avatar Guest

Chest, Back, and Feet pain appearing randomly. My family has a history of diabetes

OK so I’m an 18 year old male. I turn 19 next month so basically 19. I randomly had chest pain that lasted like 3 seconds that was really bad and then left. The next morning I woke up and i have chest discomfort in like my middle chest but will switch to either my left side or right side, it will...

by User avatar Guest

Journey of a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic!

So, I've been diagnosed with diabetes about 3 weeks ago and since then I'm trying to discover more and more information about my condition. I got a lot of help from people at diabetes.co.uk and they help me understand my condition better. I've even joined some support groups where I can get help and...

by User avatar stephenlopez364322

diagnosed with diabetes nearly 3 weeks ago and need some advice to cope up with the condition

So, I've been newly diagnosed with diabetes nearly 3 weeks ago and need some advice to cope up with the condition for a longer time. I'm 27 years old and currently on metformin as prescribed by the doctor. I'll be thankful for all the help you people will provide me!

by User avatar stephenlopez364322

i got tinnitus at V.A. on Metformin,B-12,Atorovastatin from MD and taking aspirin daily for 30+yrs

Answered by a doctor

My V.A. doctor said I was "pre-diabetic" years ago on 2 sweet OJ glasses for breakfast and 2 cups coffee and then 2-4 sugary sodas a day as a 16hr/day legal commercial driver in CA; it was 14hrs/day!   I was taking a multivitamin and aspirin daily for over 30 years. The MD didn't tell me...

by User avatar dg2

Managing type I and type II Diabetes with foods. What kind of food is good for a diabetic?

Hello members, I am a type II patient for the last 25 years. Now a days, I have gotten into bad eating habits and so my sugars are unhealthy. What kind of foods are good for a diabetic. Why I am having trouble to find real food just good for type I or type II diabetics. My son has type I. Expecting...

by User avatar delu363114

Need to gain weight, I'm a type 1 diabetic with very fast metabolism

Answered by a doctor

Ive been a type 1 diabetic for 20 years and ive always struggled with gaining weight due to a very high metabolism.  Doesnt matter how much i eat,  it just doesnt do anything.  And its starting to show,  i seem to be getting smaller and its kind of embarrassing and im getting...

by User avatar Jordan

my fasting glucose on the test was 8.5. Does that mean I'm diabetic now?

hey! I was told I'm prediabetic two years ago and recently did a blood work which was supposed to be the glucose intolerant test but couldn't finish the test because my fasting glucose was 8.5. Does that mean I'm diabetic now?

by User avatar ZZHgege361937