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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.

Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and scared to death

Being diagnosed with a serious medical condition is never easy, and must be a shock to anyone! I am prone to anxiety any way, and now I am newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes! I am scared to death knowing I will spend the rest of my life with a serious chronic illness and on medication! I really...

by User avatar keir322158464

Can you prevent diabetes type 1 to an unborn child

I was asking myself something. Can you prevent diabetes type 1 to an unborn child? My mother was suffering from diabetes, and I assume that there is a big possibility that I will have this illness too. I am only hoping and preying that none of these things will happen to my unborn child, I am in 5th...

by User avatar leia31736

Gliclazide is it that bad?

My doctor said that if I cannot get my sugars down, I will need to go on medication.  I am ok with that I guess but I don't know if I want to go on gliclazide.  I have heard from a couple people that they have horrible side effects with it.  I have seen stories on different diabetes forums that...

by User avatar Guest

How does regular exercise help hypoglycemia?

Hello! My older sister has hypoglycemia. She needs to be on certain diet. She likes sports very much and she said that it’s good for her to keep exercise regularly. But I heard that too much exercise sometimes can cause hypoglycemia. Can somebody explain to me how does regular exercise help...

by User avatar valentin48938

How do you feel AFTER hypos?

Hello, Quite often I don't have symptoms of a hypo when I'm having it unless it's a real low hypo. My problem is what I feel like after the hypo has been corrected. It takes me a long time to recuperate and lately it seems like it's taking longer and longer. After my hypo, I am so cold and clammy...

by User avatar Guest

Insulin therapy....what's it like?

It looks like I will be starting insulin therapy soon.  I should have seen it coming since my blood sugars were acting up and I was already on medication when it happened.  THis is the next thing in line, I guess.  So I am really wanting to know about insulin therapy and what's it like?  Do you...

by User avatar Guest

What is the most effective treatment for diabetic nephropathy?

Please, can somebody help me? Today my doctor told me that I have diabetic nephropathy. Now I’m afraid because he said that it’s very serious kidney disease which can cause severe problems. It’s very important to treat it well. Does anybody know what the most effective treatment...

by User avatar rowena48763

National Diabetes Education Program

Are there any people who are familiar with the National Diabetes Education Program? Would you give me your opinions about this? Perhaps the fact that I have never come into contact with the National Diabetes Education Program as a diabetic should say enough, but I don't want to be too quick to...

by User avatar otho1275156831

Stem Cells Freed Type 1 Diabetes Patients From Daily Insulin

A research team comprising scientists in the US and Brazil implanted recently diagnosed diabetes type 1 patients with their own stem cells so that they became insulin free and then showed that this was due to preserved beta cell function because their C-peptide levels went up significantly after...

by User avatar helene3479

How does an evening drink influence next-morning blood glucose levels?

I was hoping for any personal experiences and feedback. I tend to have me sugar quite well controlled and when I measure it in the morning, it tends to be in the same range and I have a really predictable response. Nonetheless, I have noticed that if I go out with friends and have a normal dinner,...

by User avatar Guest