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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.

Diabetes - New laws for blood testing before driving?

Has anyone heard about new laws for blood testing before driving?  I am a bit worried about the whole thing.  I don't know what they are looking for, like your blood glucose level, or your A1c reading?  I know I am o.k. for driving but what if I am running an unusual blood sugar that day?  Will...

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Lantus Insulin – Side Effects – any scientific connection to cancer?

Hello everybody, I did a search on the Internet on Lantus insulin side effects. It seems there are reports that Lantus can increase your risk of developing cancer. Is there any scientific connection to cancer? I've been on low dose Lantus for 3 years now. I've haven't had any problems that I'm aware...

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multiple health problems

For a person with diabetes, heart disease in last stage, Renal failure, and is 62. sweeling everyday, and all the doctors have to sayQuote:We all know these days were going to come, it's very hard to watch something like this happen to someone you love especially everyone acting like your just...

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How much can stress really cause bloodsugar to raise?

People often say that stress can cause your blood sugar levels to raise, but is that really true? If stress can in fact raise your blood sugar, then are we talking about a significant amount or a tiny percentage? If any people could say how this works, I would be grateful for your explanations!

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can diabetes patients take fish oil,what is harmful

i wa told fish oil was harmful to diabetes

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Researchers Found Enzyme That Blocks Insulin

Researchers have indentified an enzyme (PKCe) that is active during diabetes and blocks the availabillity of insulin which is a hormon made in the pancreas that helps convert the sugar in our blood into energy in our muscles. Now what scientists need to do is develop a targeted pharmaceutical that...

by User avatar Heather_2

Does insurance cover a Type 2 diabetic who takes insulin?

Hello! I have discovered that I have diabetes type 2. My doctor told me that that maybe it would be needed taking insulin in the future for me. He told me that this will not happen next year, but after several years maybe it will be needed. Now, I want to know does insurance cover a type 2 diabetic...

by User avatar kale47475

GPs and Test Strips

What is going on with GPs and test strips. I'm a type 1 diabetic and have been refused prescriptions for enough testing strips. Now I'm unable to monitor my blood sugar levels throughout the day. How an I supposed to mange my blood glucose levels? I can't believe that something as important as test...

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alcohol and insulin with Type 1

I love my alcohol but I am type 1 diabetic.  I keep having high blood sugar when I go out to drink with my buddies.  It is causing problems with my keeping control on my blood sugars.  I want to get them under control but I don't want to give up my nights with my friends.  They are the only...

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Confusion about bG target levels

I am having trouble figuring out bg target level; I am very confused about it. My doctor says to target for under 100 for fasting blood sugars but 120 for after meals?  Why is this?  If I knew why, I think I would be more cooperative over watching my blood sugars.  RIght now I really could care...

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