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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.

Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus

Perhaps my topic title isn't quite clear, so I will explain what I mean. I heard on previous occasions that there are quite a few people who have Diabetes without realising it, which makes me wonder what happens when a person is not treated. If you have Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, what is the...

by User avatar miguel1380146000

American Association of Diabetes Educators

What can you tell me about the American Association of Diabetes Educators? I am a High School teacher with a lot of obese kids in my classes, and I am thinking of organizing a diabetes talk, so the kids are more aware of diabetes, what causes it and how to prevent it. Can I ask someone from the...

by User avatar courtnay1689168598

low sugar in diabetes type 1

It is normal to have low blood sugar if you are suffering from diabetes type 1. I am new in this. I "just got" this disease and I am not completely understanding it. Doctor told me that diabetes means that my blood sugar is high because I don't have "enough of something" that decrease it. How is...

by User avatar Guest

Diabetes and eating sensibly when on the move

I have diabetes and find it difficult eating sensibly when on the move. I travel a lot and that makes it difficult to regulate my diet. Does anyone have some suggestions on how I could do this? I'm always getting food at the convenience store or fast food places. I end up eating donuts sometimes and...

by User avatar Guest

Diabetes and HGV Driving

  I am a heavy goods vehicle driver and just found out that I am diabetic.  I am 38 years old and have been driving truck for the last 22 years and I have a good driving record.  One of the drivers I know said I may have to be looking for another job because I can't be driving truck and...

by User avatar Guest

Re refusal of test strips

Hello everyone, I'm having a serious problem. I'm going through the process of re refusal of test strips. I put in my prescription a second time and they refused me again. I generally test 6 times a day and I'm almost out of strips. What will I do now. I don't understand by the have refused me twice...

by User avatar Guest

Keeping insulin and byetta pens cool in extreme heat

Hi everyone, I need to know about keeping insulin and byetta pens cool in extreme heat. I live in a tropical region and its pretty much hot year round. I'm particularly worried when I'm in may car because it can be really hot when I first get in. I quickly turn on the air conditioner to get things...

by User avatar Guest

calling experts on hbA1c

What can anyone tell me about HbA1c lab tests and why are they done when a person can check their blood sugars at home and have results from the meter?  It doesn't seem like it should be done just for that reason.  Is ther ea difference between how that boold in analyzed with a Ac and if so, what...

by User avatar Guest

Lost hypo warning signs

I can't believe this....I had a really good list of hypo warning signs on my desk but I have lost them.  I had the hypo warning signs that were catagorized by mild to severe symptoms and I don't have them.  It is a special chart and I cannot remember where I got it off the net.  Would anyone have...

by User avatar Guest

honey for diabetics

Can anyone tell me what the deal is with honey and diabetics? Some people say that you can eat honey when you are diabetic, while others say that it is really, really bad for diabetics. So why can or can't diabetics consume honey? Can I have the story behind this please? Thank you in advance.

by User avatar meier1178134405