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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.

Hypoglycemia symptoms during the night?

Hello! My husband suffers from diabetes and he has fallen into hypoglycemia few times. His doctor explained that his blood sugar levels drop too low to provide enough energy for his body activities. He has never fainted but he often feels weak and sleepy. He is also always hungry. Our doctor asked...

by User avatar enrichetta32940

what about Byetta use during pregnancy?

Hello guys or should say girls? I have diabetes type 2 and my doctor put me on Byetta. I'm not even sure what Byetta is. I'm thinking about becoming pregnant and I've not sure how safe Byetta is when your pregnant. It's bad enough being diabetic. So, what about Byetta use during pregnancy? I'm...

by User avatar Guest

diabetes supplements

Hi. I`m 31 yo M and I was diagnosed with diabetes (type 1). I hate insulin. Would like to reduce it somehow. I have heard about some diabetes supplements, and I would like to hear from someone with experience about Diamaxol. Should I give it a shot or not?

by User avatar arly545

diabetes mellitus vs diabetes insipidus

Excuse me for asking what might well be a stupid question, but can anyone please explain the difference between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus to me? From what I know, diabetes mellitus is when you have insulin resistance or lack insulin production altogether. So what is diabetes insipidus...

by User avatar amabel1989147469

diabetes patient

I just need a shoulder to cry on. I am newly diagnosed with diabetes, and even despite the fact I suspected I was diabetic for a while, receiving the official diagnosis was a whole other dimension... I feel weird about my new label; "diabetes patient". I am only taking tablets so far, and not much...

by User avatar ardene349167090

Hypoglycemia and insulinoma?

Hello! My sister started to have problems with her blood sugar last year. She was often very nervous, hungry, and weak. Her mood swings were terrible. Since we have diabetes in our family history she checked her blood sugar and it was low. Her doctor recommended a diet and regular exercises. I am...

by User avatar kassi116152887

Diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic

Hi. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, like I have symptoms that could develop diabetes. But my insulin levels are higher than normal? My doctor told me that those levels rise years before abnormalities in blood sugar occur, develop, or something. Is that correct? Anybody with experience? He also...

by User avatar Guest

diabetes causes and prevention

I am in the process of learning more about diabetes and its prevention, and am hoping you can chime in. In my understanding, diabetes is very much a modern disease, cause by modern lifestyles and bad habits, as well as exposure to chemicals. Would this be true? Is there any indication diabetes...

by User avatar winny_156506156506

Can high blood sugar (diabetes) cause headaches??

Hello, I have a quick question for you. I am hoping that someone can tell me about high blood sugar in people with diabetes . Can high blood sugar cause headaches? If high blood sugar does cause headaches, then what kind of headache? How can such a headache be recognized?Thanks for any replies.

by User avatar meredithe1475167091

Why shouldn't diabetics take part in extreme sports?

I asked my doctors about taking part in extreme spots like kayaking at my last appointment, because I am going on holiday to Mexico soon and would like to try something like that. She told me that this was not something that I should even think about, and left it at that. I am still left with...

by User avatar cacilie705199106