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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 insulin can be packaged?

Hi, folks. My mother is diabetic and a doctor recommends her to begin with insulin. I would like to buy a larger amount, so I would like to know how it can be packaged. I have read somewhere that storage of insulin is important and I wouldn’t like to waste the amount I buy. What do you think?

by User avatar rock779182747

risk from thiazolidinedione therapy?

Hello, there. My mother has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and doctor recommended her a drug that belongs to a group of thiazolidinediones. I have heard about this group and some risks from redraw. Can anyone explain me those risks further more? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in...

by User avatar lucien1763200806

Why I need to go to motivational enhancement therapy?

I found out yesterday that I had diabetes type 1. I am 14 years old and I won’t explain you how mad I am about all this. My mother wants to send me to shrink and I don’t see what she wants. Why do I need to go to motivational enhancement therapy? I really don’t see the purpose. If...

by User avatar meredith1508204748

Insulin & Hot Weather

Hi Yall, I'm new to this diabetes thing. I was diagnosed a little over six months ago. There are so many things you have to remember. Summer is here and it is really getting warm outside and I know I have to carry my insulin with me. So, what do I need to do about my insulin & hot weather? I...

by User avatar Guest

diabetes camps for teenagers

I talked with my teenager about going to a diabetes camp this year. He said these diabetes camps were "lame" and he didn't want to go. He wants to go on vacation with his friends from school, who don't have diabetes, and of course I can't blame him but I feel much more secure knowing there are...

by User avatar regina_155885155885

type 1 severe insulin resistence

Does anyone know anything about type 1 severe insulin resistence?  I am wondering if I may have it.  It seems like I can't get my blood sugar levels to go down.  Does somebody know about what is done if your body won't take any more insulin in?  This is a scary thiing to think about if I can't...

by User avatar Guest

Total change of insulin

Hi, I've been a diabetic for 15 years now and I still have problems managing my blood sugar levels. I do six blood tests a day and I take 2 injections. I'm using an older insulin and I was wondering if the new insulins are better. My insulin comes from pig. I've heard that you can do a single...

by User avatar Guest

HbA1c represents a 4 week average?

Hello, I'm a type 2 diagnosed 5 years ago and I'm still having problems understanding HbA1c scores and what they actually represent. HbA1c represents a 4 week average? I thought the tests were at least in some cases done every 3 months (90 days) for some patients but I know that some doctors...

by User avatar Guest

diabetes camps in indiana

Are there any folks from Indiana going to diabetes camps this summer? I am trying to find out where the best diabetes camps will be at and what activities will be taking place there. Also, when are these diabetes camps going to be, and how much do they cost? I am hoping to hear from you!Thanks.

by User avatar raychel317152297

Anyone Tried the Drug Diamaxol?

The existence of a new drug for diabetes called Diamaxol came to my attention just the other day, and I am very interested in this. Are there any people who have tried this drug, and who can tell me more about their experience with Diamaxol, and about any possible side effects? Is Diamaxol safe, or...

by User avatar tanny1161155886