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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.

Test strips, Blood Pressure and Diabetics.

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I was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I'm now worried about my blood sugar levels and blood pressure. I was immediately put on drugs for blood sugar control. I was told I had high blood pressure which I never had before. I don't believe my blood pressure is that high but I'm having...

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Eating Disorder and diabetes

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Hello, I'm concerned that I have an eating disorder and I'm diabetic. I'm a 41 year old woman and I'm a little over weight. I'm wondering if this is common with diabetics. I tend to eat normally most of the time but then I eat everything in site. My friend tells me this is binge eating. Does anyone...

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I'm wondering if it is possible to drink too much water and cause harm to my system?

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I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 about two years ago. I'm a female that is 61 years old. I've noticed that I'm drinking so much water that I'm wondering if that's good for me. I'm constantly having to run to the bathroom. I'm wondering if it is possible to drink too much water and cause harm to...

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Drinking advice for type 1 Newbie

As a type 1 Newbie I'm having problems with thirst. I'm drinking a ton of water and have to pee a lot. Is there anything I can do in terms of peeing a lot? I'm not really sure how much water I should be drinking. Does anyone know? I never had to worry about it before. I just drank small amounts of...

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I'm nervous about blood glucose testing

I'm nervous about blood glucose testing. Does anyone have any good advice? I'm not looking forward to constantly stabbing myself with a needle to test and I'm not even sure I know how to do it right. The nurse showed me and all I can remember is that every time I do it I'm stabbing myself. Those...

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Eating Disorders and Diabetes – What is it like to recover?

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Do any of you have diabetes and eating disorders? I seen to have a real problem with this. Is it possible to recover from this? It seems like there are times when I eat everything in site and other times when I starve myself. When I eat everything in site, I crave even more food. Is there a way to...

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Eating Disorders and Diabetes – What is it like to recover?

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Do any of you have diabetes and eating disorders? I seen to have a real problem with this. Is it possible to recover from this. It seems like there are times when I eat everything in site and other times when I starve myself. When I eat everything in site, I crave even more food. Is there a way to...

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Type 2 diabetics and running

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Hi, I was just wondering about starting up running as an activity.  Do you think it is ok to start a running program as a diabetic?  I know foot problems are a common problem with being diabetic and I was thinking maybe the stress from running could aggravate the problem?  I don't want to get...

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diabetic and the one-hour fast

I have to do a one-hour fast tomorrow for church.  I always feel light-headed and sick when I have to prepare for this every week.  Is there some way I can prepare for this without feeling nauseated and faint beforehand?  I am Catholic and this is what we do before Mass and I don't want to skip...

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How do insulin pumps work?

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I've been thinking about getting an insulin pump, but I don't really know how they work. I would like to be free of constant testing and needle sticks, even though the injection pen is nicer than having to draw the insulin from the bottle. I don't know if I trust it to give the proper dose, I mean,...

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