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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.

can i take milk even if i have diabetes?

I keep on being thirsty all the time and I am starting to wonder if I might have diabetes, because one of the symptoms of diabetes is that you keep on being thirsty all the time, right? I drink a lot of milk and now I am starting to think this might have something to do with it. Can I take milk,...

by User avatar jabez330149668

diabetes support

If you are a diabetic, then what kind of diabetes support are you receiving? I am thinking of anything, from medical care, doctors appointments, tracking and managing... To perhaps other forms of practical or mental support. Would any diabetes patients be willing to share this with me? Thank you in...

by User avatar nellie_165477165477

diabetes camps

My teenager is diabetic, which has been a big worry for the whole family. Despite his diabetes, my son is a well adjusted and fun kid, who likes to do everything that all other teenagers do as well! I have read about diabetes camps, and am considering offering my son to participate in one this...

by User avatar marietta1048203204

sudden bilateral swelling behind jaw and below ear

About 6 months ago, I noticed protrusions on my face behind the meeting of upper and lower jaws on both sides in front and below the ears. They were neither tender nor soft. Within weeks, people I had known asked about them. They have now grown to 1 to 2 inches in diameter and seem round and feel...

by User avatar redfloyd

Metfromin er and diarrhea

? i take Metformin Er 500mg 2 every night. In the am I have diarrhea and both pills come out whole. Am I receiving any benefits from these pills? Is this normal for this medication? It is actually the whole pill not just the shell

by User avatar phyca159999

newly diagnosed type 1

My son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and was immediately given a range of medications and insulin. We all know that this is what is best for him, but my kid changed into a different person in the short time since he has been on diabetes meds. Are anger and rage common side effects of...

by User avatar saunder1585152407

is good for healthy people to be on specific diabetic diet?

I know that diabetic diet is limited in carbohydrates and fats. Since it is in a way healthy, I was thinking of trying it, although I am not a diabetic. Is it good for healthy people to be on a specific diabetic diet? I think that this issue is interesting and I would like to find out the answer. If...

by User avatar coop1532203709

What do you now about garlic based diabetes tablets?

Hi, good people. My friend is constantly taking garlic based tablets. They are good for preventing diabetes as he says. I guess he is doing this since his mother suffers from diabetes. I would like to find out what you know about those tablets. I know if I ask him, he will tell me only the best.

by User avatar curr470204344

Is weight lifting good for diabetics?

It is often said that being active is the key to being healthy. Sometimes things go wrong though. My little brother has just been told that he has diabetes, and he is still lifting weights. For some reason I don't think this is a very good idea, but I could be wrong. Would you shed some light on...

by User avatar pembroke2010182855

fast-acting dry powder insulin designed for inhalation?

We all know how insulin is taken. Diabetics take shots for the rest of their lives. However, I have heard something about fast-acting dry powder insulin designed for inhalation. I was wondering if this is true. Could diabetics take insulin via nasal mucosa? Can we say “goodbye” to...

by User avatar conrado371203710