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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.

RBBB - Right Bundle Branch Block after cardiac bypass surgery

I was 48 when diagnosed with a number of blockages.  I never had a heart attack.  I was experiencing angina when walking or running up an incline.  I underwent an angiogram and it was determined that the blockages were too extensive for stenting.  My ECG was normal.  I underwent on-pump...

by User avatar Friend

I'm diabetic. What alcholic drink I can take?

Hi, folks. I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. I think the doctor said it was type 2 diabetes. I would like to know what alcoholic drink I can take. I am not an alcoholic, but I like drinking socially and this is very important for me. I would appreciate if someone could tell me something...

by User avatar truman518181816

Alcohol and diabetes type 1. Frequent visits to the bathroom

I have had type one for 25 years. A1C 5.9. I have been carfull with my sugar but I have enjoyed alcohol for years. About 2.5 years ago I noticed a change. After I have a dring, beer or hard alcohol i have to pee 3 times the amount i drank. I am talking right after I have the drink i am in the...

by User avatar andrewhecker105530

HbA1c confusion in new diabetic

Hello all, I was just diagnosed as a diabetic type some three weeks ago. My doctor based this on a fasting test of 7.3. I had another HbA1c test a week ago and that test came back with a reading of 6.4. My doctor set me up on a diet and told me I needed to stay within a 100 gram carb per day diet...

by User avatar Guest

Preventive measures for diabetes mellitus?

My mom and sister both have diabetes mellitus. I think that I might be on my way to being a diabetic myself. Unfortunately I am obese and hate to exercise. I do try and eat healthy but it does not always work out that way. I am hoping someone can tell me what preventive measures for diabetes...

by User avatar stacey_154907154907

American Diabetes Association question?

I am newly diagnosed with adult onset diabetes and am at a stage where I just want as much information as possible. Information about diabetes, information about how to live with diabetes and how to treat it, with medication as well as with lifestyle changes. Can the American Diabetes Association do...

by User avatar ted1940168842

life expectancy for 82 yr old with mds raeb,type2 diabetes a

Answered by a doctor

hi,my dad has mds raeb,type2 diabetes,had ulcerated ankle for 9 months and have just found out he has renal failure.he has blood transfusions every 2-3 weeks.how long is his life expectancy?my brother lives in the states and wants to know if he should come home soon or wait till his planned trip in...

by User avatar perfect patty93994

Does your sex drive go down when you have diabetes?

My husband's sex drive doesn't seem to be what it was before he was diagnosed with diabetes. It was never really great anyway, and one of the things I noticed before he was diagnosed was that he seemed less and less interested in sex. After the diagnosis and insulin therapy started, his sex drive...

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1st HbA1c since low-carb

Hello all, I was so pleased with my 1st HbA1c cause I've gone on a low-carb diet. My reading was 6.1 and that's as low as it as been in a long time. I'm in my late twenties and I've type 1 since I've been 12 years old. I had great difficulty with sugar swings. It was pretty much a roller coaster...

by User avatar Guest

Hypoglycaemia and driving - how do you manage this?

Does anyone else have this problem? I have to drive to work everyday, but I keep having hypoglycaemia attacks while on the road and I have to stop to get some sugar. I get so dizzy, I have to pull over. I've been late twice already this week. Can anyone help me? Should I just keep candy in my car?...

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