Diabetes

How often diabetics need to examine their eyes?

I have a quick question about diabetes patients. It appears that diabetics have the potential to develop a wide range of eye sight problems and that they need to get their eyes examined on a regular basis. Could you say more? How often do diabetics need to get their eyes checked out?

by adan1423173273 over a year ago

You can have a travelling though you are a diabetic

Though you are a diabetics you can also have a travelling. Here are some important tips for your travelling.Specific plans for travelingBefore you leave for a trip, consult your travel agent about services and facilities they provide for diabetic patients en route. Ensure that you get the required...

by Guest over a year ago

Can we cure LADA with meds for diabetes?

Someone at work was just told that she has Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood or LADA. I am not sure what it does but it does sound serious and all encompassing. Another co-worker mentioned that she is now on diabetes meds. Can these cure Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood? Please clarify!

by dougie1010180090 over a year ago

Why is so difficult to create effective oral insulin?

Hello, folks. I know that diabetics take insulin by syringes and similar devices. My friend is diabetic and he is sick of needles. I have heard that there are some researches on creating oral insulin. I was wondering why it is so difficult to create effective oral insulin. What is the main problem?

by duffy682202916 over a year ago

Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist info?

Hi! I am looking for a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist in or around Vancouver. Are there any Canadians here who could recommend a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist to me? I know that they can be hard to come by sometimes, but I am hopeful that somebody from this forum can help me track down a Diabetes...

by alisha_163768163768 over a year ago

laser treatments for diabetic patients who have retinopathy?

Hi there! My daughter is diabetic and has retinopathy. She would also like to get laser treatments to improve her sight and I am very happy to give this to her as a birthday present! But before I mention something that I am not sure is even possible, I would like to know if laser treatments are...

by farley103180091 over a year ago

diabetic nephropathy stages

I am looking for some reminders about diabetic nephropathy and its stages? What stages does diabetic nephropathy go through, and at which point do the symptoms become obvious to the patient and to others? In which way does diabetic nephropathy first manifest itself? And also, I would like to ask...

by sherry1852151890 over a year ago

Diabetes Drugs Double The Risk Of Fractures And Heart Disease

Answered by a doctor

Researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of East Anglia have found that a long-term use of a popular class of oral diabetic drugs doubled the risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes. Although it was previously known that there is an association...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

would like to know symptoms of juvenile diabetes

My granddaughter, age 5, has been exhibiting unusual symptoms with regard to unusual thirst. high irritability and fatigue. The irritability almost mimics a bi-polar characteristic...extremely irrational behavior, until she eats, then its as if another person emerges, sweet, happy, polite. She has...

by lesljean@yahoo.com over a year ago

diabetes camps for kids

Are there any parents of children who have diabetes camps who have any experience with diabetes camps for kids? OUr family is thinking about diabetes camps for this year, but I am not sure what to expect? Are these diabetes camps really fun for the kids, just with additional medical attention? What...

by gussy1918151891 over a year ago