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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.

Diabetes-related eye conditions and driving

Hi all.... I am kinda worried about my eyes and driving.  I developed diabetic retinopathy about a year ago.  I take eye drops for my glaucoma, the pressure in my eyes every night.  I do a lot of driving here and there and I notice that I sometimes get blurry vision for a short few seconds and...

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Insulin, needle or Tablets?

Hi, I've just found out that I have diabetes type 2 and I was wonder whether the insulin I take should be with a needle or tablets. I am deathly afraid of needles and I just don't know if I can inject myself especially if I have to do it all the time. I'm also wondering if one form is better than...

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Diabetes and weight loss

Hi. I suffer from diabetes and now I have experienced some weight loss. I have lost my appetite and don`t know how to fight with that. What is the right meal plan when you have diabetes? What to eat?

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Not sure what this is...

My paternal grandmother was diabetic and had heart disease, my father is diabetic. I am not diabetic, however, I am heavier than I would like to be. I do not know at what point your body's insulin stops working on it's own, but I am roughly 5'7" and 185. I was run over by a bicycle last summer...

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Usual treatments for diabetic retinopathy?

Medical websites tell me that retinopathy is condition that affects diabetics quite often. That is one of the reasons that diabetes patients needs to go for regular eye examinations. But what is it that they do once retinopathy is found? What are the usual treatments fir diabetic retinopathy? Does...

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diebeties

I was worried when my friend has been diagnosed with diabetes, so I looked at some symptoms for diabetes and I have one symptom itchy skin. I checked my blood sugar one yesterday and it was 150. My doctor said it was ok, but I need some help. I was hoping to get here some advice on how to control...

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Are my children at risk of diabetes type 1?

Hi, I have a question that is bothering me for quite some time. You see, my brother has type 1 diabetes since he was twelve. No one else in our family has this condition. I have two sons. One is ten and other eight years old. I am worried that maybe they have the same genes that could cause type 1...

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Diabetes and catholic fasting

Are there any Catholic practicing people that are diabetic out there?  I have a question for you if you can help me out.  I just went to the doctor last week and it ends up that I have diabetes.  I started my diet plan and had my instructions to check my sugars 3 times a day until my next...

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Eating sweet challa or supari ??? What does it mean for my Diabetes?

I happen to like eating sweet challa or supari bread. Since I'm diabetic what does this mean for my diabetes. I absolutely enjoy bread and I know its not a good thing for diabetics. I have heard that there are some bread recipes that are available specifically for people that have diabetes. Is it...

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diabetic in 30's

Hi. I was diagnosed with diabetes and I`m 30 yo. How is that possible? Perhaps I was being misdiagnosed? I frequently urinate, feel generally weak, my stomach hurts and I`m thirsty like all the time.

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