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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.

Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus

Hi everyone. I am newly diagnosed with diabetes type two, and I am still struggling with my diagnosis. Frankly, I am angry at myself and at the world, and even at my doctor, because I have diabetes. I didn't even know what horrible complications can occur as a result of diabetes mellitus, and had...

by User avatar carmel1411146159

diabetes self management

Do you think that diabetes software plays a key role in the self management of diabetes? I have never had diabetes software personally, but looking around the internet it seems like it is the normal thing to do now, and that everyone with diabetes uses diabetes software. Please tell me more about...

by User avatar burlie392153038

Diamaxol Reviews?

Has anyone here taken Diamaxol for diabetes? I am being prescribed these, and would like to read some reviews about the drug before I commence taking them. I am particularly interested in any side effects that I can expect. Of course, I would also like to know how effective Diamaxol is.

by User avatar neall585165501

complications with diabetes mellitus

I know there is a big difference between possible complications and actual complications, but reading about the complications that can strike diabetes mellitus patients makes me so frightened. My teenage son was very recently diagnosed, and I am scared out of my mind for my boy. Can anyone put my...

by User avatar niki898153039

diabetes resources

Everyone who has just received a diagnosis, or friends of people with new diagnoses, needs information and resources. I am sure that most of that happens through the treating doctors and online now. So, what do you think are some of the best online diabetes resources? Which diabetes resources would...

by User avatar stephenie1934165502

What did you hear about oral insulin spray?

Hi, guys. My friend has been diagnosed with diabetes type 1 and he will have to be on insulin for the rest of his life. I know that he will have to shot himself few times a day. I have heard something about oral insulin spray, but I don’t know many details. Maybe you know something more.

by User avatar whittaker1785200447

foot feels almost bruised

A couple of weeks ago my feet started to hurt so bad that I didn't want to walk on them. that pain is all along the side and top of my foot, feels almost brusied on the top and side, under the skin. I am on my feet all day, which hasn't changed in almost 5years. I wear good work shoes,  {sometimes...

by User avatar kimmie

side effects of sitagliptin

I have just been prescribed sitagliptin for the type 2 diabetes that I only just found out I have! Wow, too many changes in too short a space of time... All of this is making me really anxious and I am convinced sitagliptin has some side effects too. Would anyone tell me about the side effects of...

by User avatar ramona2009167599

diagnosing diabetes

I have been having some symptoms that could point to diabetes, and have finally made an appointment with the doctor. Of course, I will tell him about my symptoms and also make it clear that I suspect diabetes. But what tests are done to diagnose diabetes? Are they blood tests? Can you tell me what I...

by User avatar coleman1177161963

Can diabetics be professional dancers?

I am 14 years old, a diabetic, and I love dance. It is my dream to become a professional dancer. My mom says that diabetics can never become professional dancers. It's not fair! I think she might be wrong though. Can you give me some tips? What do you think about this? Can diabetics be professional...

by User avatar margi1252213400