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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.

Eating after a hypo

I'm having trouble with low blood sugar. I'm told that I need to eat something after a hypo but I'm not sure what to do. I seem to have this problem a lot. I think I'm supposed to have something quick to eat and possibly carry sugar tablets with me but I'm a little afraid to take sugar tablets and...

by User avatar Guest

Fake Diabetic Blood Test Strips On the US Market

Fake blood sugar tests have been found on the US market. They have been sold under different models of the LifeScan Inc who immediately notified the FDA about the fraud and who started pursuing legal actions right away. U.S. health officials are warning diabetics not to use blood sugar test strips...

by User avatar DanDan

Lost job due to hypo effects.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let all of you know that I lost a job due to hypo effects. I think I need some advice here. They told me that I misbehaved according to what they expect. I don't know whether I did or not but I really don't think so. Has anyone had this problem and is there anything...

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I had a driving accident when I had a hypo I think

I’m a type 1 diabetic and I take Levemir. I try to keep my bloods under control and my insulin dose has been constant for ages now, but last week I was in the car park at the super store and reversed into someone. I didn’t see them and when I got out of the car I felt really woozy and weird like...

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3 months in - HbA1c

Good gosh.  I don't like this HbA1c lab work because I have to have it done every 3 months.  I hate going to the doctor every time I turn around to do this.  Why not have this type of test done once a year?  I do my blood glucose at home so I think this should be sufficient.  So I have been...

by User avatar Guest

Are grapes good for diabetics?

Hello! Last month I have discovered that I have diabetes. I am not taking insulin, just some drugs. I am following diet plan, but I have heard that I should not eat grapes, because it is full of sugar. I think that this has sense, but still I want to check this with you. I have heard similar stories...

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Black Tea Can Help In Diabetes Treatment

New study found that people who drink black tea have decreased risk of developing diabetes. Researchers claim that black tea has great potential to combat type 2 diabetes which is the most common type of this disease. They believe that some constituents of tea could act as an insulin substitute....

by User avatar lucky29

herbs for sugar diabetes

My older brother has got diabetes type 2. He does not get any insulin, and is supposed to keep his diabetes under control through a well balanced diet. When his blood sugar rises to dangerous levels, are there any herbal remedies that can get the blood sugar back under control? I am hoping for some...

by User avatar randi762172864

natural cure of diabetes

Hi, guys. My close friend has been diagnosed with diabetes. I know that there is no cure for this disease. At least, official medicine does not have it. I would like to know if there is a natural cure for this. Can you tell me something more about it? I will really appreciate your replies. Bye!

by User avatar mort124181382

side effects of ramipril

My cousin, who also happens to be my best mate, and has been since High School, was unfortunately diagnosed with diabetes. I know that diabetes type 2 can be managed very well, and that his quality of life will not change, probably. Right? My cousin was put on ramipril. Can I ask what the side...

by User avatar ignatius405183219