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Diabetes

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.

Usage of rosiglitazone and risk of cardiovascular problems?

My mother is on rosiglitazone. It is an anti-diabetic drug and people with diabetes use it. I have read somewhere that this drug can induce risk of cardiovascular problems and I am not sure whether this is true. I came here to find out more, so I was hoping that someone will answer my post. Thank...

by User avatar nicol1510200301

New insulin inhalers on the market soon

Two giant drugs’ manufacturers Pfizer Inc. and Alkermes Inc. are working on reducing the use of needles in the treatment of diabetes and developing insulin inhalers. While the Pfizer Inc.’s new drug Exubera is expected to be launched next month, Alkermes Inc. is still experimenting, testing and...

by User avatar Danny

Drug that could prevent people developing diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a debilitating disease in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. It develops in people over forty and obese people are at huge risk of developing the disease. People who cannot regulate the use of glucose are also at high risk of type 2...

by User avatar Jannie3486

What if my morning pee shows positive for sugar?

Hi, guys. Lately I have been experiencing some fasting and thirsting and my friend recommended me to take morning pee test. It can be positive or negative for sugar. I was wondering what it means if it turns positive? Can someone tell me what to do next? Thank you for replying.

by User avatar niki1742200303

diabetes mellitus

Hello! I am hoping that this is the right place to come for help! I am writing an essay about diabetes mellitus and how it affects the body, for my High School biology class. As part of my essay, I'd like to ask some questions to someone who has this condition. Would anyone be willing to take part...

by User avatar blinni1029167492

life expectancy for diabetics

My cousin, who is my age, was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. We were very close growing up and though we drifted apart as teenagers, I obviously care for my cousin very much. I heard that she is on tablets for her diabetes now and I was hoping someone could tell me about the diabetics of...

by User avatar eleni1555149937

Your opinion about diabetes drug Eucreas?

My friend has been diagnosed with diabetes and he will have to take pills. His doctor recommends Eucreas. As far as I know, this is a combination of Galvus and metformin. The good thing is you have all in one tablet. What is your opinion about this diabetes drug? I will appreciate all your replies.

by User avatar sam363178253

is it truth that tablet based on garlic could treat type 1 diabetes?

I have heard many positive things about garlic. I have even heard that tabled based on garlic could treat type 1 diabetes. Is this truth? Apparently, it has two components that can influence on the genes that correlate with diabetes. Those components are Allixin and Vanadium. I would appreciate if...

by User avatar artemas137203120

How oral insulin could prevent type1 diabetes?

Hi. My neighbor has been claiming that oral insulin could prevent type 1 diabetes. First of all, I know that insulin couldn’t be taken orally. If it happened, it would be degraded in stomach by enzymes. That is why diabetics take it by needle. How could this oral insulin prevent this disease?...

by User avatar odo1832178255

Massage therapy incorporated into relaxation therapy for diabetics?

Hi there! I am working with a lady who has diabetes as well as some other diseases that I don't know a lot about, and this has sparked my interest in the disease! I'd like to hear your thoughts on massage therapy as a treatment incorporated into relaxation therapy for diabetics? This is what she...

by User avatar michel909183593