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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.

swollen red fingertip - left ring finger

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I do not wear a ring on my ring finger; left ring finger suddely started itching; I rubbed it a few times wsithout looking; then it kept itching, feeling tight; ;I looked at it - it is now red, swollen and very tight feeling; no other fingers are involved. I do not have a spider bite ; I do have...

by User avatar Guest

Pressure in my head after working out

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I am a diabetic, 61 yrs old, I work out 5 days a week, after working out I get a feeling of pressure in my head, sometimes it last a few hours, recently it has been lasting 5-6 hours. No dizziness, and my blood pressure is not a problem, usually in the normal range 120/73-80. Today I walked for 1 hr...

by User avatar carlotta61

What is the best diabetes diet to follow?

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I do realise that I am not the only person to ask this, and that there are informative websites that talk about diabetes diets. What I am after is just slightly different though - I want to hear from people who succeeded in reversing type 2 with diabetic diets. If you want to share, I would...

by User avatar vilma338203766

Gastric bypass surgery as potential cure for diabetes?

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My mother has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and she is constantly on her medications. I have recently heard about gastric bypass surgery. Many experts mention it as a potential cure for diabetes. I was wondering if this is really true and when it will be used. It would be really great.

by User avatar abrahan1415199937

Anybody takes Metformin more then eight years?

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I have been diabetic for almost 10 years. The last 8 years I have been on Metformin. It is all right and I manage my glucose well, but I think that I should change the medication because I have been taking it for such a long time. Does anyone take it more then eight years? I would like to hear what...

by User avatar siffre529200448

side effects of metformin 500mg

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Hi, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. His doctor recommends metformin as a treatment option. I must admit that I don’t know much about this medication, so I will need more info. What are the side effects of this drug? I would appreciate all your replies considering...

by User avatar francois120199003

Best diet for teenagers with type 2 diabetics?

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My son is a teenager and he is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I know that this is unusual since many teenagers suffer from type 1, but this is not my son’s case. I would like to know what the best diet for teenagers with type 2 would be. I am not a medical expert, so I don’t know much...

by User avatar deanne1638198993

How tuberculosis therapy could help curing type 1 diabetes?

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A friend of mine is a diabetic and he will try with tuberculosis therapy. I was wondering how this could help curing type 1 diabetes. This is little illogical to me, so I came here to find out some answers. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me something more about this. All opinions are...

by User avatar hillard330196531

Frequent urination and dry mouth sign of diabetes?

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I frequently urinate and I have dry mouth, no matter how much water I take. Is this sign of diabetes?

by User avatar tobyn

Excessive Thirst and Diabetes

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Hi everyone,I know there are more symptoms of Diabetes than excessive thirst, and it could be something else anyway. I'll have a drink, and I'll be thirsty and need another drink virtually straight away. I've not idea how many drinks I go through in a day, but it's alot.My brother had to have his...

by User avatar Claire23_177854177854