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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.

Diabetes sports tips for children?

Hello to you all! I am the mother of a great 10 year old boy, who happens to have diabetes. Yes, it makes life a bit tougher for him! Still, I would like to help him enjoy his childhood to the fullest, and experience all the things other kids do. Can you recommend any sports for diabetes type 1...

by User avatar madelon383195360

Just diagnosed BG 12.2 & confused

Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and my BG was 12.2. I'm throughly confused. I'm still not sure what that means and my doctor wants to put me on insulin right away. This is all new to me and I'm not sure what I need to do. All of you diabetics out there, can you help me please?...

by User avatar Guest

Childhood Diabetes Life Expectancy

Answered by a doctor

What are the figures on the life expectancy of those who were diagnosed with childhood diabetes? I am sure that the statistics are available but for the life of me, I would not know where to look. Can you point me in the right direction and tell me what to do to find the life expectancy of people...

by User avatar philomena494167211

what are signs of low blood sugar?

Hi, my brother is 16 years old and he is suffering from diabetes. He has diabetes for several years already but we are going on vacation alone for a first time. He told me, when we were talking about his condition once, that sometimes his blood sugar may be low. I would like to know what signs of...

by User avatar Guest

gout and diabetes

We all know that gout and diabetes go together. But the question is why that is the case. Is there anyone who can shed some light on this? I really have no idea why this is the case and would appreciate any information about the matter. I am sure it must have something to do ith insulin but beyond...

by User avatar cecilio1779204425

natural remedies for diabetes

I am just learning a bit more about homeopathy. I have to admit that it is not something that I have any knowledge of at all, and at this stage I am not even sure that it works at all. I do have type II diabetes and I would like to come off medication if it is at all possible. Are there any...

by User avatar gene1362135335

natural cure diabetic neuropathy

A friend of mine is a diabetic, and has been for the last 30 years. Now, she has diabetic neuropathy as well and needs to find an effective treatment as soon as possible, and perhaps even a natural cure. Does anyone know if such a thing is possible? Where can I find out what the ins and outs are in...

by User avatar martha1670167212

diabetes type 1, does heredity plays a role?

Hi, I have a question about hereditary possibilities of diabetes type 1. My mother has this condition and I am quite aware of the seriousness of this illness. I am now a mother myself and I am very worried about my daughter. Does heredity plays a role in the development of diabetes type 1? Could you...

by User avatar cheri19437

Risk from diatebes increases daily

Younger people with Type 2 diabetes are three times more likely to die early than those of the same age without the disease, a study suggests. Patients with Type 2 diabetes aged 35 to 54 were three times as likely to die early as non-sufferers of the same age. Type 2 Diabetes tends develop in later...

by User avatar simone2593

diabetes type 1 causes

Hi, my ten years old son has just been diagnosed with diabetes type one. The doctor explained the situation to us. He also talked about the treatment and the changes we will have to make in our lives. I am very worried about my son. I don't understand how did this happen. He was never seriously ill,...

by User avatar nerte31065