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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.

What is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood?

I read that there is something called Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood that is associated with Diabetes (which is also an automimmune disorder of itself, isn't it?. Now I have become curious about this Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. What is it? Do they know what causes it and how is...

by User avatar gibb1739178791

explain me what is Diabetic retinopathy, please!

I was reading this list of complications that commonly affected people who suffer from type 1 diabetes. One of them was retinopathy. Since this is a first for me, I'd really appreciate some information about what diabetic retinopathy is. Is it serious? Can it be treated? I know it's got something...

by User avatar nani716178792

What do aerobic exercise for diabetics include?

I noticed that there is an aerobic class for diabetics in my area, and I am thinking of giving it a go. Are there people here who have taking diabetic aerobic classes before? What do they do in there? What type of exercise? I'd like to hear more! Thank you in advance.

by User avatar fannie532212888

Sluring of speech concentration problems in a diabetic patient?

My father is 67 years old and he has been dealing with diabetes for almost a decade now. Even though he never had any major problems, it seems like he has them now. Actually, I have noticed slight speech slurring and concentration problems, but I am not so sure how to tell him that.

by User avatar nicholle37399

Who Thinks Eating Protein makes Blood Glucose?

HIYA, I was wondering who thinks eating protein makes blood glucose? I mean how do you make sugar out of protein? Just doesn't seem right. I really don't know anything about how the body works. All that metabolism and everything. It looks pretty complicated to me. Is anybody up on metabolism out...

by User avatar Guest

How to treat hypo when feeling nauseous is a major symptom?

I have DM1 for 6 years now; I have been having nausea as a major symptom the last 2 months. In the beginning I had symptoms like shakiness, sweating and weakness, and it was easy to be aware that that was a hypo. What I used to do was to go and eat something. But now when I’m nauseous I find it so...

by User avatar Guest

lump on underarm

I work as a nurse, visiting people who can't looks after themselves and helping them with basic medical needs. One of my clients, who is a Type I Diabetic, has this huge, seemingly fluid-filled lump on her underarm. Any ideas what this is and what could be done about it? Thanks!

by User avatar elga1827172307

What is a long-term complication of LADA?

They say that several long term complications are associated with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. If you know about LADA and can tell me some more, I would be grateful to hear what those long term complications are. And is there any way to prevent this from happening to LADA sufferers?

by User avatar corbin1697181091

Pot and type one diabetes

I am 21, had type one sine age 2. I smoke a little pot now and again. Its all the other stuff pot does to your head that fucks my diabetes, like remember to take my long acting - did I do it? Yeeahh, must have, or maybe not. I take it then... Hypo. Its all the other stuff. One quiestion I have is...

by User avatar Guest

Could diabetics in good control suffer other diabetes ailments?

My father is 77 years old and has been dealing with diabetes for almost 15 years now. He really is doing a fine job, he takes insulin by himself (shots) and for now, he is feeling fine. Still, I would like to know – could diabetics in good control suffer other diabetes ailments?

by User avatar Guest