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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.

Do insulin injections cause weight gain

I am not sure about taking insulin injections if it means I am going to gain weight.  i am trying to LOSE weight, not gain it.  The doctor said that the pills I take are not helping anymore.  I heard someone say that insulin injections cause weight gain and fluid retention.  Their grandmother...

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Diabetic and having weight gain problems

Hey, why do people gain weight when they are diabetic?  I wonder, do they get rid of the diabetes if they lose the weight?  I have to lose 94 pounds to get to 130 so I think if I do that, won't my diabetes go away?  Thank you for any help!

by User avatar Guest

TINGLING IN THE TOES

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I have benn having some tingling in my toes an my left foot just does not fel right. Could this be a sign of Diabetes?

by User avatar Boss92367227

getting insulin for a 9 month trip

Hello everyone, I'm a type 1 and have been for twenty years and I now how an opportunity to travel to Europe. I will be abroad for a 9 month trip and this will be the first time I have gone abroad. How easy is it getting insulin for a 9 month trip? I have 3 months before I go so I have time to sort...

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natural cure high blood sugar

I have diabetes type 1, and my blood sugar level gets very high, as in most people with my type of diabetes. I am not only any diabetes meds at the moment as my doctors say that it is quite possible to keep my diabetes under control by following a responsible diet. I did cut out the bad stuff (I am...

by User avatar kristoffer570171080

I finally got my Hba1C down!!!

I’ve been struggling with my Hba1c values for so many years. I’m 61 years old and I have diabetes for 7 years now. In the beginning was just diet, I really did my best but the lowest value I have ever had was hbA1c from 7,8%. Then metformin for 5 years and my HbA1c went never below 7,1%, and...

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GP said no to test strips

I am willing upset about this GP of mine.  I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes because of my blood sugar value on my labe work.  It was 105 fasting blood glucose.  I think that I should start checking my blood sugars because it is the best thing to do.  But the GP said no to test strips or...

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type 1 diabetes and metformin

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hello, I have type 1 diabetes and take insulin for this. I have had diabetes for a long time and I am very use to my injection regime. My doctor has now said that I need to take metformin alongside, but I thought metformin was for type 2 diabetes. Has my doctor lost the plot, i dont know why i need...

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Diabetics lower part of the leg turned black?

Hello! My grandfather is a diabetic. I have noticed yesterday that his lower part of the leg turned black. I do not know if his condition is caused by diabetes or is some other injury. I hope that you will know this and that you will explain me. He is not concerned, but I am. His excuse is that he...

by User avatar hobie130955930

burning and pulsating pain on top of foot

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Over the last 2 weeks I have awakened with a pulsating and burning pain on the top of my left foot. It's located above my toes, on the top, it feels like, and not the bottom of my foot. It has been severe enough to wake me up at times. It occurs every once in a while during the day as well. I do...

by User avatar katek