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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.

pregnancy and insulin pump therapy

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Hello, I am about 34 weeks pregnant and type 1 diabetic.  I am wearing an insulin pump for insulin therapy while I am pregnant.  So I have a question.  I am concerned about insulin therapy by pump. I heard that patients gain a lot of weight on a pump.  I do not want to get any fatter than I...

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Can Neuropathy be reversed

I have been on insulin for 5 years after a couple of more years on drugs. I have noticed that I have really decreased sensation in my legs and I could cut myself on my foot and would not even hurt me.....my doctor said that I have progressive diabetic neuropathy, in other words, sugar damages my...

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Can I get Pregnant if I have Diabetes type 1?

Hello to all! I just love this website. Everyone has been so helpful with information when I need. Thanks so much. I have another problem that I need help with. Can I get pregnant if I have diabetes type 1? I am taking insulin. My doctor is helping me prepare for pregnancy by making me eat 6 times a...

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600 calories to ''reverse'' Type 2

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I am seriously considering this!!! I have been a diabetic for the last 3 years and have been on metformin for the last year. I am a bit overweight, but definitely not obese, I'd say average:-). Nonetheless, I read about the 600 calorie diet and was enthusiastic about it! A diet and you cure diabetes...

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Is headache a sign of diabetes?

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Ugggggh, I keep having these god awful headaches and I take tylenol for them but it doesn't do much good.  My blood sugars have been running a bit low lately so I kind of wonder whether the headaches are because of that?  has anyone else had this happen to them?  How did you get the headaches to...

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How long does insulin last out of the fridge?

this is probably a dumb question but how long does insulin last out of teh fridge?  I opened my insulin about a week ago and forgot it was in my backpack so its been out for 1 week.  Is it still good? 

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Diabetic type 1 – planning a pregnancy & need advice!

Hello, I'm 23 years old and I'm a diabetic with type 1 and I'm planning a pregnancy. I need some advice. I'm thinking that I need to plan ahead for my pregnancy since I am diabetic, but I'm not sure about what things I need to think of. I was thinking that maybe I should monitor by blood sugar more...

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Test Strip for T2 .. good result and just general thoughts

Hi all, I was wondering about a test strip for T2 that provides good results. Just need some general thoughts on that. I've just been diagnosed with type 2 so I'm a newbie to diabetes. I haven't had much time to read much yet and I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment. It would be nice to chat with...

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insulin resistance at 21 weeks

I am 36-years of age and pregnant with my 3rd child. I required insulin during my second pregnancy due to high blood sugar and tolerated it, knowing I will be able to stop once the pregnancy is over and my baby delivered. I was hoping that my sugar would be better during my current pregnancy, since...

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Hypoglycemia (I am not diabetic) and Drinking Alcohol?

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I am not be looking at the right spot or forum but nonetheless, I have a different problem. I am 42-year-old woman who has had two episodes of low blood sugar, both times requiring a visit to a local ED. I am currently waiting to be evaluated at a major medical center. After searching the internet,...

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