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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.

Dvla revoked driving license doctor error on form

I am so upset!  I cannot drive I don't have a driving license!  Dvla revoked my driving license because of a doctor error on the form I turned into them!  I may lose my job over this because I will miss work!  I can't believe my dumb doctor did this!  It says that my diabetes is uncontrolled...

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Anticipation, smell & taste stimulates insulin secretion

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Hey everyone, I've just heard that anticipation, smell & taste stimulates insulin secretion. I find that interesting. Does that mean that if I think about food that that will make me secrete insulin. Gee, I can do that all day long. I can understand that smell and taste could possibly stimulate...

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Raw began diet to reverse diabetes

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Hello everyone, I have heard that a raw vegan diet can reverse diabetes. I'm wondering if this is true. I have two friends who are raw vegan and they constantly tell me I should become one particularly because I have diabetes. Do you think I should take their advice? Has anyone switched over to a...

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The reverse Diabetes Diet

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Hi all, I have diabetes type 2 and I heard about the reverse diabetes diet. Is there any truth to this and if so can I do this. I would rather reverse my diabetes than have to take medications the rest of my life. Has anyone tried this diet and had success with it? If you have, I would like to hear...

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes and Vegan?

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Hi everyone, I happen to be vegan these days and I was wondering if having a vegan diet could reverse type 2 diabetes? Reversing type 2 diabetes would be great. I can't imagine taking medication for the rest of my life and having to measure my blood sugar levels multiple times a day. This is not...

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Is constant thirst a sign of diabetes?

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I came across this site and thought I would ask a question and hope to get some help.  I know a little about diabetes as my mom was diabatic ... so I am wondering about me.  I am always thirsty.  Even when I drink a lot of water or tea, I still crave something to drink.  Is constant thirst a...

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Increased thirst and hyperglycemia – what can I do?

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Hello all, I just found out that I'm diabetic type 2. I was really having a problem with drinking water all the time and having to pee a lot so I went to the doctor and then I found out. My blood sugar is high and I haven't really got the hang of how to manage that. So this increased thirst is part...

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hyperglycemia symptoms – frequent urination

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Hiya, I need to ask a question about some symptoms I have that are really bugging me. I'm thirsty all the time so I drink a lot of water and that makes me pee a lot. My friends told me I might have hyperglycemia symptoms because one the main symptoms is frequent urination. Does anyone else out there...

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I have diabetes and I'm planning a pregnancy

I have diabetes and I'm planning a pregnancy and I need some advice. Is there anything I need to do before I get pregnant. I want to make sure I do everything correctly. This will be my first baby so I'm really new at this and any information would be greatly appreciated. I'm really excited but...

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Insulin preferred over Glucophage GDM

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I am a diabetic and have been for about 8 years.  Used to be able to manage my diabetes by diet and walking 30 minutes a day but now that I have been to the doctor for my checkup, I am going on glucophage.  So I am wondering though, isn't insulin usually preferred over glucophage GDM?  I am just...

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