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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.

Possible treatments for diabetic eye problems?

Hello! My mother has diabetes and she has some small eyes problems. I want to know about possible treatments for diabetic eye problems. I think that she has problem with glaucoma. Ids there any hope for treating this problem? What she needs to do to prevent other eyes problems? Than you very much!

by User avatar stavro65653348

Handing in my driving license?!

I can't believe this is happening to me but I have to hand in my driving license because of my eyes!!!  I don't know what I will do  because I need to drive to get to work and without my license, I will need to find rides to work!  This is jsut awful because I don't want anyone to know that I...

by User avatar Guest

hyperglycemia symptoms – racing heart

Hello all, I need some help. I think I have hyperglycemia symptoms. What I mean is that I have a racing heart and it's kind of scary. I'm not sure what I have but I sure hope it goes away because it is very uncomfortable. I feel shaky all over and my face is red and I really don't feel well. Has...

by User avatar Guest

Carrying insulin and blood glucose kit on a night out

Hey, does any one out there have a suggestion for a guy who likes to go out and hang out with his buds but has to check his blood sugar and possibly use insulin when he's out?  I am type 1 diabetic and I am going out this weekend but I don't want to bring my supplies where everyone sees that I need...

by User avatar Guest

Fluctuating blood glucose and post-meal readings.

I am getting really frustrated about my blood sugars and I am about to give up trying.  I am trying to adhere to the diet that my dietician gave me to follow and I have stocked my pantry and refrigerator with all the right kinds of foods.  I have been working really hard to follow the diet and...

by User avatar Guest

Can I ask to go on Victoza or Byetta

Hi! I am 56 year old and I heard last week that I really have DM2. My GP told me a lot of things I have and should do but I was so shocked  that I asked him to give me one week to think about it so we will meet this Tuesday again. I’ve been reading a lot. I’ve been overweight for more than 15...

by User avatar Guest

what is wrong with me?

Ok so here are my symptoms: 1. extreme thirst - I drink at least 12 or more 16 oz water bottles 2. extreme hunger - This only happens occasionaly, but when it does it lasts for about 2 months and it does not matter what i eat, after i eat i am still hungry like i did not eat anything at all 3....

by User avatar swimmerforgod138900

Is diabetes connected to heart disease?

Answered by a doctor

I read that people with diabetes have got to stick to health diets, because of the increased risk of heart disease. That is the first time I heard anything about any connection between diabetes and heart disease. Is this really a strong connection? What can be done to prevent a patient from...

by User avatar ollie1337155148

side effects of rosiglitazone

I have type 2 diabetes and I have tried a few different medications now. The horrible thing is that they have all caused me terrible side effects so far, and it has made life really difficult. The doctor has now proposed rosiglitazone. Can anyone say whether this is likely to be better as far as...

by User avatar garth1879165870

my friend fell into a coma due to improper insulin intake

Hi, I would like if someone could explain how insulin can induce coma. I have a friend who suffers from diabetes for a really long time. He was always very careful about his diet and insulin shots, but three days ago something terrible happened. My friend fell into a coma due to improper insulin...

by User avatar Guest