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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.

HBa1C and 90 day average

So is there anyone explain the HBa1C and the 90 day average?  How exactly does it work because i don't understand it.  I admit I had a bumpy first two months of watching my diet and doing exercise, but the third month I did pretty darn good, but my a1C was still 9.  I was pretty miffed about...

by User avatar Guest

Stem cell transplant to cure diabetes mellitus?

Have any people heard about this? I would like to hear from people who have done their research on this subject! I have heard about this in the press from time to time but have never read any serious medical articles or research. Is there really such a thing as stem cell transplants to cure diabetes...

by User avatar shannon1907148346

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Type 1 diabetes?

Are there any people with Type 1 Diabetes here who have had any success in treating their diabetes with Traditional Chinese Medicine? After seeing a movie involving a lot of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I would really like to give it a go as it seems to be very much based on science and evidence,...

by User avatar raddie1332202006

Individual assessment for diabetic drivers

I'm 65 years of age and nect month I have the assessment to prolong my driver's licence. I have been a diabetic for the last decade and on insulin for the last 2 years. What can I expect form it? I have overall good sugar control and my eyesight is good with eyeglasses. Any personal stories? I...

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What are the real dangers of hypoglycaemia?

I’m a type 1 diabetic which started when I was about 12 for no reason as far as I know (and I’m now 18). As a kid I’ve managed really well with my insulin with help from my mum and dad, but obviously as I’ve got older I want to be able to control and manage everything myself. I’ve been...

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Should I buy a blood Glucose meter?

Hey all .. do you have glucose meters? If you do, maybe you can help me.

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newly diagnosed with diabetes

Hi! I have been suffering from diabetes all my life, and have had difficult periods in my life because of it. Sometimes diabetes can limit you in unexpected ways. Fortunately I have learnt to live with my diabetes now, and now I want to give something back to the community and help people who are...

by User avatar luci124148347

Diabetes type 1 and alcohol related deaths

How many type 1 diabetics drink and drive?  Or how many drink themselves to death....literally.  I think that type 1 diabetics should have their condition on their drivers license so that they cannot purchase liquor.  I think it is very dangerous for them to be drinking.  They could cause an...

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How low to go regarding BG levels

How low can a person go regarding BG levels?  I was wondering about that because my friend said her doc said she can go down to 70.  Mine said I shouldn't go below 80.  So who is right?  I don't want to go to 70 if that is a bad thing to do. 

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Serious night time hypos

My son is 8 years old, and 2 months ago he got the diagnose of DM during very traumatic days in hospital. All this is so frightening and as a mom I try to give him the confidence that everything is going to be ok. There is one thing tough that I panic myself just to think about it: hypoglicemia....

by User avatar Guest