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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.

alternatives to lantus or levemir?

Hello, I was on lantus for 1 year and had problems regulating my BG so my doctor switched me over to levemir. All of of a sudden I had problems with extremely low potassium levels. My doctors weren't sure what was going on. Come to find out low potassium is one possible side effect of levemir. Now,...

by User avatar Guest

What is a healthy fasting insulin level for a non diabetic?

I am not a diabetic but I am curious about what a healthy fasting insulin level should be for me?  Does it depend on what body type you are or how active you are?  What influences the blood sugar in somebody's body and how do you control them?  My dad and mom are diabetic so I am worried that...

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What is normal and what are dangerously high or low blood sugar levels?

Hello, I am 56 years old and was diagnosed with type I diabetes last April. I am still adjusting to the idea that I need insulin to survive. I have struggled to keep my blood sugar levels between 124 in the morning and 224 in the evening. I seemed to be doing well with this initially, although...

by User avatar Steve

I have Diabetes symptoms, but I've had a blood test...

Over the past few months, I've noticed symptoms of Diabetes; constantly thirsty, weight loss, constantly eating, tiredness, dry skin, blurry vision. But a few months before this started happening, I had a blood test and the doctor never said I had anything abnormal. I've confronted my mother about...

by User avatar Confusedddd

Extreme weighloss after cardiac bypass surgery

Has anyone ever seen a case where someone actually goes through extreme weightloss after cardiac by-pass surgery? My brother is only 38, has type 2 diabetes (somewhat controlled with insulin) and had pneumonia for over a month prior to the bypass. After the pneumonia he couldn't eat without...

by User avatar Guest

Air bubble in insulin pen

Hi, I have a question. I found an air bubble in my insulin pen. Is this a bad thing? I know when I've gone to the doctors and had to get a shot they turn the hypodermic syringe around and tap it to get bubbles out but I never really understood that. I guess the bubbles end up in your blood stream....

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Best weight gain supplements for diabetics?

I am wanting to bulk up and add some muscle with my working out, I think I can if I had a weight gain supplement that has lots of proteing.  What supplements would you recommend for an 18 year old type 1 diabetic?  I work out on free weights and bike 10 miles a day, if that helps. 

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Could excessive sweating be caused by my hypoglycemia?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! I feel very strange since last two months. I feel very weak usually after my meals. I noticed then that my heart beat very fast and I just started to sweat a lot. My friend told me it can be hypoglycemia. Please, tell me could excessive sweating be caused by my hypoglycemia?

by User avatar vallie151556757

dizziness after eating especially after lunch

Answered by a doctor

I have been having a myriad of symptoms that have remained unexplained thus far, but have got me very worried about my health. The latest symptom, which is of great concern to me, is a dizziness I keep getting after lunch. Sometimes the dizziness is so bad that I feel like passing out. Can this...

by User avatar bunny_156170156170

Metformin SR side effects?

Answered by a doctor

I’m a diabetic, 59y, and the last 3 years I’ve controlled my bg only with diet. I did very well the first 2 years but I’m so busy with work this last year that I’ve been eating bad and almost doing no sports. I don’t see any possibility to change this now so last week when I went to the...

by User avatar Guest