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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.

Newly Diagnosed With Question About Metformin

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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 two weeks ago and my doctor put me on metformin 500mg tab. My sugar levels are just a mess. I've gone from a low of 11.2 and up to a high of 26. Oh boy! My doctor told me not to eat any sugar. Oh, this is difficult as I had no idea of much sugar is hidden in...

by User avatar Guest

diagnosed with diabetes nearly 3 weeks ago and need some advice to cope up with the condition

So, I've been newly diagnosed with diabetes nearly 3 weeks ago and need some advice to cope up with the condition for a longer time. I'm 27 years old and currently on metformin as prescribed by the doctor. I'll be thankful for all the help you people will provide me!

by User avatar stephenlopez364322

i got tinnitus at V.A. on Metformin,B-12,Atorovastatin from MD and taking aspirin daily for 30+yrs

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My V.A. doctor said I was "pre-diabetic" years ago on 2 sweet OJ glasses for breakfast and 2 cups coffee and then 2-4 sugary sodas a day as a 16hr/day legal commercial driver in CA; it was 14hrs/day!   I was taking a multivitamin and aspirin daily for over 30 years. The MD didn't tell me...

by User avatar dg2

Managing type I and type II Diabetes with foods. What kind of food is good for a diabetic?

Hello members, I am a type II patient for the last 25 years. Now a days, I have gotten into bad eating habits and so my sugars are unhealthy. What kind of foods are good for a diabetic. Why I am having trouble to find real food just good for type I or type II diabetics. My son has type I. Expecting...

by User avatar delu363114

Need to gain weight, I'm a type 1 diabetic with very fast metabolism

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Ive been a type 1 diabetic for 20 years and ive always struggled with gaining weight due to a very high metabolism.  Doesnt matter how much i eat,  it just doesnt do anything.  And its starting to show,  i seem to be getting smaller and its kind of embarrassing and im getting...

by User avatar Jordan

I feel pressure in my head

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Hi. I`m 32 years old F. I`m diabetic, and my blood pressure is high, which is very dangerous. Recently, I have started to feel strange pressure in my head. I wouldn`t call that a headache, it`s just some irritating pressure making me feel my head will explode. What could be causing the pressure?...

by User avatar Guest

Lightheadedness After Eating a symptom of diabetes?

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I feel that I have been a lot less healthy than before recently, and I have been having a range of weird symptoms. Constant lightheadedness after eating is the worst of them all. Every time I eat, I feel like I am going to faint each time! This is also accompanied by tingling in the hands and...

by User avatar dyana1625158842

My first HbA1c result and new meter

I had the diagnose of diabetes type 2 ,  three months ago. Since then I have changed my life style completely! From not doing any sport at all, I’m walking 60 minutes 5 times a week! Not bad for a 60 year old lady! I have also started a great diet with a nutritionist. Next week I will have my...

by User avatar Guest

So disappointed with my 1st HbA1c after diagnosis!

Almost two months ago I got the bad news: ” Sir I must tell  that you have diabetes. Despite the fact that you don’t have any symptom, it is really diabetes”. To me was like a nightmare, my dad died from heart complications of his diabetes, and I must confess I’ve been eating a lot the last...

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Hello and some pregnancy/HBA1C advice please!!

I’m DM1 planning to get pregnant! I’m 26y and I have been on insulin pump for 6 months now (actually since my bf and I decided we wanted to have a baby). I’m pretty confident about using the pump, and I’m not really afraid of my DM1 because I have had it for 15 years now! My doctor doesn’t...

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