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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.

Flying with insulin needles

I am going on vacation abroad and will be flying for the first time since I was started on insulin. Did anyone have any problems while on the airport during the check in and control before you go to the terminal? I'll be flying for 12 hours and thus will need to take an insulin shot in-between. Are...

by User avatar Guest

Does having a bath raise BG

Hi Ya all, I'm a diabetic type 2 and someone told me that taking a bath or shower raises your blood glucose levels. I don't know. It seems to me it would lower BG but then what do I know. It seems to me that when I take a bath my BG goes up but I usually don't take a shower/bath until a couple hours...

by User avatar Guest

Are there several types of diabetes mellitus?

Hello, my friends. I have recently heard my friends talking about type 2 of diabetes mellitus. It occurred to me that there had to be several types of diabetes, but I am not sure how many types there are. If someone knows this, I will ask him/her to answer me that. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar neale31360900

What effects will correction of food have on diabetes mellitus?

Hi, my father is 76 years old and has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. And honestly, I cannot recall that he exaggerated with food, alcohol, or unhealthy life. So, I am concerned that it might be something hereditary. What can I do to prevent getting diabetes mellitus? Will correction of...

by User avatar yasmin105264391

What did you hear about oral insulin spray?

Hi, guys. My friend has been diagnosed with diabetes type 1 and he will have to be on insulin for the rest of his life. I know that he will have to shot himself few times a day. I have heard something about oral insulin spray, but I don’t know many details. Maybe you know something more.

by User avatar whittaker1785200447

foot feels almost bruised

A couple of weeks ago my feet started to hurt so bad that I didn't want to walk on them. that pain is all along the side and top of my foot, feels almost brusied on the top and side, under the skin. I am on my feet all day, which hasn't changed in almost 5years. I wear good work shoes,  {sometimes...

by User avatar kimmie

Question about diabetics and HGV licences?

I drive heavy loads for a trucking company in the UK and I have just been diagnosed with diabetes 2.  I am worried about losing my HGV licence just because of this.  I really have no other job I can do.  I support my family, my wife doesn't work, so I am hoping I can still drive truck for a...

by User avatar Guest

type 1 diabetes & weight gain

My daughter has type 1 diabetes since she was 13, she is now 17. She has had a constant battle with her weight (20 lbs) for the last 2 years and I don't know what else to suggest to her. So I am posting on this forum, that maybe someone will have some suggestions. Okay here are some details:...

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How to know if I suffer from diabetes mellitus?

Hello, folks. My mother and her mother suffer from diabetes. As far as I know, there is a predisposition within a family. I would like to find out whether I might have this disease. How will I know if I suffer from diabetes mellitus? I would appreciate if someone could reply to my post.

by User avatar addia110963925

When can I expect blurred vision because of my diabetes mellitus?

Hello, I am 56 years old and I have just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. This means that I will have to change my lifestyle drastically if I don’t want any complications from now on. And still it might not be enough. When can I expect blurred vision because of my condition?

by User avatar whitman46523