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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.

Why diabetics need to examine their eyes once a year?

I am a supervisor at a small restaurant and I manage a team of six waitresses. One of them is a diabetic and she told me that she needed the day off - at a really busy time for us. Apparently she needs her eyes examined and has to get this done once a year. She said all diabetics have to do this. Is...

by User avatar ailina458173091

Type 2's : What was your blood glucose after exercise

I have type 2 diabetes and am wondering how others' blood glucose is after exercise? My seems to fluctuate depending on how long and what type of exercise I do. If I just walk, it doesn't change too much, but if I lift weights or do zumba it's a lot lower and sometimes I feel weak. 

by User avatar Guest

panicked over blood glucose of 4.9

Oh, hello, I think I need some help. I'm panicked over blood glucose of 4.9 (A1c). What should I do? Is this really bad and if so what can I do to fix it. I was recently diagnosed with T2. My glucose levels were at 125 a couple of times that week. From what I know (very little) an A1c as low as 4.9...

by User avatar Guest

Diabetic type 1 - Eating before or after gym

Hello all... I am a diabetic type 1 person and I like to workout at the gym.  I am wondering if it makes a difference if I eat out before or after I go to the gym?  Which is better for my diabetes?  Does anyone out there workout and know which benefits me the most?  Thanks and happy holidays!

by User avatar Guest

Humulin I new user with side effects

Hiya, I'm a new user and I'm interested in the side effects of Humulin. I have type 2 and have been on humulin for two weeks now. My doctor is having me increase my dosage by 2 units every 3 days until my fasting BG becomes normal. I'm not feeling so good. I have bad aches and pains all over. All my...

by User avatar Guest

Diabetic seizures?

Hello! I am Mary and I am fourteen. Yesterday I had a traumatic event at my school. It was usual school day and everything was fine. We had a break between two classes and when we came back from the schoolyard I noticed my friend Ann was missing. I thought she was at the toilet and when I went there...

by User avatar aigneis147453515

muscle cramps-Diabetic nephropathy

Answered by a doctor

My husband is a diabetic, heart patient [done angiogram/angioplastic twice] and he is also suffers from end stage renal failure. He goes for dialysis 3 times a week. He frequently gets this excrutiating leg cramps at night. Sometimes its 3 or 4 times in a night. Besides massaging his legs to bring...

by User avatar veronica

normal fasting blood sugar levels for pregnant women

What is the normal fasting blood sugar level for pregnant women? I'm wondering if it is different for women due to having extra blood volume? 

by User avatar Guest

How many times do you test your BG?

Hi everyone, I have diabetes type 2 and my doctor has me check my blood sugar levels 4 times a day. I was wonder how many times do you test your BG? I've heard that some people check up to 15 times a day. I just can't imagine. Is there any set number of times you should do and do you think my doing...

by User avatar Guest

Wound healing very slowly in diabetics? Why?

Hi! I'm a diabetic. I need an information from somebody who knows some more about diabetes. I read that people with diabetes can have serious problems with wound healing and that can lead to the severe complications. Is it truth that wound is healing very slowly in diabetics? And can somebody tell...

by User avatar kirsteni186063183