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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.

how to tell if I have diabetes?

Hi everyone, I've been wondering how to tell if I have diabetes? My wife seems to think I do. Sometimes I have blurry vision and I tend to sweat a lot. I'm drinking a lot of water and I have pee a lot. It seems like I'm hungry all the time but you know I don't think I have much of an appetite. I'm...

by User avatar Guest

not taking insulin with a no carb meal?

So is there any experts out there that can tell me about insulin and how it works?  I was thinking that there are some meals that I thought about eating that have no carbs in it.  Like a steak with nothing else.  I usually can eat a whole steak that fills my plate and eat nothing else.  No...

by User avatar Guest

unpredictable body shakes twice today with hypoglycemia

Hi! Please, somebody help me! I had unpredictable body shakes twice today with hypoglycemia. I have a huge problem with hypoglycemia. I’m afraid now because these body shakes can be very dangerous. Does anybody have any useful advice how to stabilize my blood sugar? I have tried various diets...

by User avatar norah34626

Timing of exercise for BG control

Does anyone know what is the best timing for exercise for BG control?  I am wanting to start an exercise program and it will entail walking for the most part with added swimming or working out with weights.  I don't want to go into a hypo so should I just workout after eating or what is the best...

by User avatar Guest

what are symptoms of early stages of diabetic nephropathy?

Hello! Regarding the fact that I am diabetic for few years, I am afraid that I can get diabetic nephropathy. I have heard that diabetic nephropathy is pretty usual at diabetics. So, I want to know what symptoms of early stages of diabetic nephropathy are. I want to prevent diabetic nephropathy (if...

by User avatar thatcher48901

Insulin not working as normal?

Hello everyone, I've been taking insulin for two years now. It seemed to work perfectly fine during that time, but for the past month or so, my blood sugar's just been through the roof! I have type two diabetes, by the way. I don't want to maek an appointment with my doctor, Dr. Brennan, because it...

by User avatar Guest

Porridge oats and spike in BG!!!!!!!!!

I have been tired of eating shredded wheat or toast in the morning so I thought I'd change it up a little.  I tried to eat some porridge oats instead. Boy, did it spike my BG!!!  I couldn't believe that my BG was up to 180 from eating those things!!!  I didn't add anything but sweetner to the...

by User avatar Guest

carbohydrates diabetes type 2

Carbohydrates.  I remember learning about carbs and protein and vitamins in biology class but did I mention I didn't pay close attention in that class?  I don't know about you but when I became diabetic, I didn't know what I was in for.  I don't know about this stuff about food and watching carb...

by User avatar Guest

What's the difference between IgA Nephropathy and diabetic nephropathy?

My cousin is diabetic and he’s afraid that he can get a diabetic nephropathy. I read a lot about this disease. Now, I know the most important facts about diabetic nephropathy. But yesterday my friend told me about IgA nephropathy and I realize that it’s totally different disease. Tell...

by User avatar bryant167662999

Obesity and diabetes increase as heart disease deaths

Answered by a doctor

I don't know if this question makes any sense. I hope someone will take the time to read and reply. What I am getting at is that obesity causes diabetes, and diabetes then goes on to cause heart disease deaths in turn. So I want to know how many annual heart disease deaths are actually deaths that...

by User avatar powell857156830