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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.

How much insulin do healthy people produce?

Hello, I was wondering how much insulin do healthy people produce? I'm wondering if they have done any scientific studies on this and what results they got. I'm thinking that a normal person would produce much more than a diabetic. I'm a type two and I know I produce very little insulin when I need...

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NovoMix 30 vs NovoRapid

What is the difference between Novomix 30 and Novorapid?  I would like to know because I have both of them and I want to know why I have to be on both of them at a time.  It worries me to have to take so many injections of insulin each day.  I don't ant to go into a hypo.  I have had those in...

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HbA1C, and deviation from average BG

Does anyone know about the HbA1c lab and how it is comparable to the blood sugars I take at home?  I am hoping to get some answers and possibly a simple explanation about them.  I am having troubles with my blood sugars.  They are deviating from the average BG that I should be having and I just...

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Study on diabetes drug Avandia

GlaxoSmithKline finally got some good news from a study of its diabetes drug Avandia, but some top leading cardiologists remain unconvinced, saying the company’s new research has serious flaws. The results, unveiled late this afternoon at the American Diabetes Association conference in New...

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eating sweets and getting low blood sugar readings

I'm having a problem with my blood glucose levels after eating sweets. I'm getting low blood sugar readings. My understanding is that under normal conditions blood sugar levels should rise after eating something. What could be happening here? Am I having a problem with my pancreas maybe? I'm not on...

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Disposal of used test strips

Hi Yall, I've always wondered about used test strips. How do you take care of disposal of used test strips? I know that this is part of medical materials and so I want to make sure I get rid of them properly. So far I have thrown away in the kitchen trash can or in the bathroom. I don't have young...

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Have you seen the price of test strips on ebay?

I am one who loves a bargain!  Have you seen the price of test strips on ebay!  There are amazing!  I have to pay out-of-pocket for test strips and this will save me a lot of money!  Like at least $300 a year!!  I want to let everyone know that they can go online and get these so you can save...

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Can't be a hypo

I keep having these weird symptoms but I know they can't be a hypo.  I have been diabetic for many years so I know what a hypo feels like so these symptoms I have been having do not seem like hypos to me, espeically since I check my blood sugar and it is fine when I am having these episodes.  They...

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Cystic Fiborsis related diabetes

Hi. I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and now my doctor tells me that I have diabetes?! Is there a link between CF and diabetes? What is CF related diabetes?

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can a diabetic donate blood

I saw on the news that there is a big campaign to donate blood in my city. I would like to part take, but I am not sure if I am eligible because I suffer from diabetes. Please tell me if you know - can a diabetic donate blood, yes or no? Thanks for your answer!

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