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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.

Carrying insulin an blood glucose kit on a night out

I have been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 9 and after the initial frustration, i have been putting all the effort to be compliant with my treatments and diets. I have never had any major issue in terms of DKA or low blood sugar requiring hospitalization. However, I have grown up and am 19...

by User avatar Guest

Drinker friend has Hypos

Hello, I have a drinker friend that has hypos and I am concerned. I didn't think you could drink alcohol when you are diabetic. I'm not sure how that works but I thought alcohol would make you hyperglycemic but I have people telling me that is not the case. My friend mostly drinks wine but sometimes...

by User avatar Guest

is good for healthy people to be on specific diabetic diet?

I know that diabetic diet is limited in carbohydrates and fats. Since it is in a way healthy, I was thinking of trying it, although I am not a diabetic. Is it good for healthy people to be on a specific diabetic diet? I think that this issue is interesting and I would like to find out the answer. If...

by User avatar coop1532203709

What do you now about garlic based diabetes tablets?

Hi, good people. My friend is constantly taking garlic based tablets. They are good for preventing diabetes as he says. I guess he is doing this since his mother suffers from diabetes. I would like to find out what you know about those tablets. I know if I ask him, he will tell me only the best.

by User avatar curr470204344

When do you have to take your basal (long-acting) insulin?

I am really confussed and would need some help. When are you supposed to take the long acting insulin? In the morning? Before or after breakfast? Should it be supplement with the shorter acting insulin after meals? Do you have to take the long-acting insulin before going to bed? I have been a...

by User avatar Guest

Is weight lifting good for diabetics?

It is often said that being active is the key to being healthy. Sometimes things go wrong though. My little brother has just been told that he has diabetes, and he is still lifting weights. For some reason I don't think this is a very good idea, but I could be wrong. Would you shed some light on...

by User avatar pembroke2010182855

fast-acting dry powder insulin designed for inhalation?

We all know how insulin is taken. Diabetics take shots for the rest of their lives. However, I have heard something about fast-acting dry powder insulin designed for inhalation. I was wondering if this is true. Could diabetics take insulin via nasal mucosa? Can we say “goodbye” to...

by User avatar conrado371203710

Frozen shoulder / diabetic

I'm diabetic and have frozen shoulder. Do diabetics get this often?

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Diabetes management software compatible with Imac?

I am an apple guy myself, and have an Imac as well as a MacBook, and I really want to order diabetes management software. I noticed that diabetes software is as biased towards windows as many other programs, and I have not been able to find a program to track my diabetes for Imac. Can you recommend...

by User avatar ricard595165484

Is LADA differ from type 2 diabetes?

I was reading about Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood and it seems that the symptoms mentioned are much the same to those of Type 2 Diabetes. So is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood any different from Type 2 Diabetes and if so, how? Any explanations would be wonderful! Thank you for your...

by User avatar olly925172612