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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.

Abnormal kidney functions due to diabetes

I am working with a lady with type 1, or insulin dependant, diabetes and recently she has had abnormal kidney functions due to her diabetes as well. Can anyone tell me more about this and about the reasons this happens? I would love to be able to help her in some way, but I really don't know how.

by User avatar maible1585146365

Is rice harmful for Diabetic patient?

Is this a good place to start asking questions about a healthy diabetic diet? I consume a lot of rice and have always assumed that rice is nutritionally neutral and good for everyone. Now I am prediabetic, and I am re-examining my thoughts about food. Can rice be harmful for diabetic patients?

by User avatar lem_153800153800

Are hot tubs safe for those with diabetic neuropathy?

I have a mild case of diabetic neuropathy and am being treated by a specialist for this. I have a question in relation to the diabetic neuropathy, and it is a bit urgent so I am hoping somebody can answer! My wife and I are going to a spa resort this weekend and there will be hot tubs. Are these...

by User avatar saundra523177067

blood sugar very high how high is too high

I am 65 years old I have type 2 diabetes and take daytime and evening insulin. Today I had epidurial spine injection for my back. The one of the side effects of this injection is that it raises blood sugar. Currently my number is 400, how high is too high. Is it safe to take my insluin to reduce...

by User avatar ken

Cardiovascular disease risks and Type 1 diabetes?

Hi! I have recently started dating someone who has Type 1 Diabetes, and as you can understand I would really like to know more about this illness. Some websites about Type 1 Diabetes that I have been looking at say that patients have a higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Would you tell me...

by User avatar penelope371172514

BURNING BOTTOM FEET

Answered by a doctor

I AM DIABETIC AGE AROUND 60 I AM HAVING CONTINOUS SENSATION OF BURNING FEET SPECIALLY DOWN ON THE BOTTOMS OF BOTH FEET AT THE SAME TIME WHENEVER I SIT DOWN I DO HAVE NUMBING FEET I AM RECENTLY ON B12 500 INJECTION BI-DAILY AND ALMOST FINISHED 30 INJECTIONS WITHOUT ANY IMPROVEMENT MY SUGAR IS WITHIN...

by User avatar JABR46751

side effects of pioglitazone hydrochloride

What do other diabetes type 2 patients have to say about pioglitazone hydrochloride? I was only recently diagnosed and still have not started medication. My doctor and I have talked about medication for quite a long time, and in the end we decided to go with pioglitazone hydrochloride. What side...

by User avatar raynard1005167852

Comments and reviews on article "Genetics and Diabetes Mellitus"

Users comments and reviews on article Genetics and Diabetes Mellitus by Sandra Reichstetter, Ph.D

by User avatar Guest

children diabetes

My 11 year old son might have diabetes. As a mother, I feel extremely frightened and sad that it is beyond my power to help my baby and make it all better for him now. Are there any other parents of children who have received the diabetes diagnosis? Can we start a thread to support each other?

by User avatar clarie956153199

diabetes education

Everyone keeps saying how diabetes is a preventable disease these days. Is it really that simple? Is all we need good and proper diabetes education? If you are of the opinion that diabetes education plays a great role in preventing diabetes, then how should this be organized? Are there any people...

by User avatar hayes1598167857