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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.

Can symptoms of diabetes mellitus sometimes be desguised?

Hello, my friends. I have several cases of diabetes mellitus in my family. I have no symptoms or anything similar. However, I would like to know whether it is possible for symptoms of diabetes to be desguised. I would really like to know this piece of info. Thanks in advance. Bye!

by User avatar lucias110865883

diabetes information

I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I did not realize I suffered from this condition, though the signs and symptoms were certainly present, but I had no idea how to recognize them. This is quite common, apparently, but still it scares me that I lived with a chronic illness without...

by User avatar alix218167605

diabetic sweating while eating

Answered by a doctor

I am a diabetic and have started to sweat - only the head, profusely-while eating. May I receive an explanation, please?

by User avatar Guest

repaglinide vs. nateglinide for diabetes

Hello, I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and for now I am trying to deal with that just with a strict diet. I have to admit that it is not working that well for me at the moment and I suppose that I will have to start with some medication therapy real soon. So, repaglinide vs. nateglinide,...

by User avatar tamra34325

What do you consider a dangerously high blood glucose level?

My grandfather is 95 years old and has diabetes, besides hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and prostate cancer (for 12 years now!). Incredibly enough he looks completely healthy, is mentally healthy and does his 3 km walks three times a week. He lives with my mum and he measures his BG some days

by User avatar Guest

How do I test myself for diabetes?

I have been thirsty all the time, as well as having unpredictable but frequent bouts of nausea, losing lots of weight without a change in eating habits, and lots of headaches. I think that all of these symptoms might be pointing towards diabetes. I would like to know more about my blood sugar...

by User avatar hugibert580156008

Anyone used Thiazolidinediones for diabetes?

Hello, I need some help for my mother. She is 59 years old and has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She has already received a tone of doctor’s advices regarding her future lifestyle and among several medications, there is one I haven’t heard of. Did anyone use Thiazolidinediones for...

by User avatar sonnnie94483552

life expectancy for type 2 diabetes

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Hi, guys. My father is 51 years old and he is diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I know that this disease can be well managed, but I would like to know which consequences it leaves. What is life expectancy for this disease? I would really appreciate if you could tell me something more about it.

by User avatar briano1888179134

What unusual things make you hypo?

I was wondering about anyone who has had a hypo in their lifetime.  What unusual things make you hypo?  I am thinking that I am having hypos from eating spicy foods.  It is a bit weird but every time I eat mexican food and I always have to have lots of jalopeno peppers in my food, I start to feel...

by User avatar Guest

Hypoglycemia and excess weight

I have had hypoglycemia for over 10 years (I'm 23) I am very active and I eat healthy (and often) I cycle about 20 miles daily and after that I always have a blood sugar crash, I also find it hard to lose some of my excess weight from my thighs. Any ideas how to stop the crash and lose the fat?

by User avatar lilahtess61138