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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.

What is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?

Hello all, I've never been able to fully understand the difference between hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia. Since this a diabetic forum, I thought this would be a good place to come to learn about this. My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I'm not even sure I the difference between type 1...

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NovoRapid and Levemir combination

Is it safe to combine both NovoRapid and Levemir?  I have a friend that told me that she is on both of these insulins and I am wondering if that is really a good idea.  I would think one would potentiate the effect of the other.  I think maybe it would be wise if she would seek another opinion...

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Omnipod Pathfinder software

I am looking for people who have used Omnipod Pathfinder software in the past or are still using Omnipod Pathfinder software today. I have been considering Omnipod Pathfinder software to track my diabetes, but I need to know for sure that the quality of this diabetes software is good, and that it...

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Important Information for ALL Diabetic Drivers!

I found out some important information to all diabetic drivers.  Since I am a diabetic who drives so I thought I would share some information to everyone else because people may not be aware of it.  As everyone knows, every person who applies for a driver's license needs to take a vision exam. ...

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type 2 – how do I treat hyperglycemia?

Hi, I've had diabetes type 2 for almost 3 years now and I still have problems with high blood sugar levels. This has been so difficult for me. Somehow, I'm not able to get the hang of this. How do I treat hyperglycemia? I try to eat less and less sugar and then I swing the other way. Then I take in...

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diabetic symptoms after eating

I have consistently been having the same symptoms after meals for months now, and after a while of just being in denial, I finally decided to look my symptoms up on the web. As it turns out, all my symptoms are diabetic symptoms. They include dizziness, tingling in my hands and feet, and extreme...

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diabetes specialists

An article on how to find a diabetes specialist made me think about the real need for one. I wanted to know how many diabetes patients are making use of a physician exclusively, rather than a diabetes specialist. If you are under the care of a physician, why did you choose that route of care, and...

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Diabetes Meals to mom

I have a mom who has the start to Diabetes, and i would like to find some foods that she could eat. She has lost alot of weight, and she is doing really well, but her meals are salads everyday. Can i have a decent selcetion of meals to give to her

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When do you take your basal (long acting) Insulin?

So I am wondering when do you take your basal (long acting) Insulin?  I take mine at night before I go to bed.  What does everyone else do?  I was told by my doctor to take it then, but I read on the Internet that you can take it anytime you want to.  So I would like to take it after breakfast,...

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What causes hyperglycemia in your case?

Hello, I tend to have a number of hypers and I think it has to do with the types of foods I'm eating. I'm not using enough insulin for some of them. I'm not sure why that is. Can someone tell me what causes hyperglycemia in your case? I think I need to do a rethink on my diet. I'm not sure about...

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