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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.

cinnamon usage in diabetes

Does anyone know does cinnamon work for blood sugar? If does, what is the effect of cinnamon usage in diabetes? I’ve heard that it can be very useful. I wanted to check with someone.

by User avatar castelli1888

Can Drinking Chivas Regal cause diabetes and severe back pain

Hi,  I am 41 years old and had been strong vodka follower all my life. However about a year and half ago I commenced drinking whisky , one amongst the best - Chivas Regal 12 years. I used to have drinks over the weekend and some times twice a week about 2 pegs of 60 ml each. After about 6 months, I...

by User avatar Parikh288240

only 50% of my kidneys functioning due to diabetic nephropathy

I'm diabetic for years and also I have a high blood pressure. Two years ago I got diabetic nephropathy too. Now blood and urine tests indicated reduced kidney function. Doctor thinks that only 50% of my kidneys function. I need to do some more additional analyses. Is it possible that only 50% of my...

by User avatar dwayne46129

Buzzing in my ears - driving me mad!

I have a buzzing in my ears that's driving me mad! Is this a "thing" with diabetes? It sounds like I'm hearing some kind of high frequency or something. It seems to happen when I eat something really sweet or a big bowl of pasta. I know I shouldn't probably eat that many carbs in one sitting, but...

by User avatar Guest

Why glucose is excreted through urine in diabetic nephropathy?

Hi! Are there any people who can answer my diabetes related questions on this forum? That would be just great! Urine tests for glucose are involved in the diagnostic process for diabetic nephropathy, isn't it? I really want to know what the reason is for glucose to be excreted through urine in...

by User avatar timofei653199008

driving after receiving your dilation eye drops?

Can I drive after receiving dilation eye drops? How long will I have to wait before I can drive? I'm worried that I won't be able to see, but I don't have a friend to drive me after the appointment. Maybe I can ask the doc not to give them to me? 

by User avatar Guest

Weirdo BG readings - are they really the norm?

I am having questions about bg readings.  I have some weirdo bg readings so i am just wondering if there are really norm?  What do I do to find out if they are right for sure.  I have some readings that are around 150 and others are 120.  Then other ones are run about 89, 94, or 190.  I don't...

by User avatar Guest

Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease?

How are diabetes and kidney diseases related? I am suffering from type 2 diabetes and I would like to know how I will recognize early signs of kidney disease. From what I found out there is a great percentage of diabetic people who had kidney failure. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar dutch1517

How do I become a Diabetes Nurse Educator?

I am a Registered Nurse, and on top of that, my mother has diabetes. Over the years, I have come to learn an awful lot about diabetes and what factors can make a difference in prevention, as well as the various treatments for existing patients. I would love to become a Diabetes Nurse Educator. But...

by User avatar sheryl_163858163858

Juvinille diabetes

Hi all. I’ve recently been diagnosed with juvinille diabetes. Among else, my doc told me that there was one foundation or organization that should help people like me. Does anybody know how can I contact this foundation?

by User avatar Guest