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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.

herbs for treating diabetes

I am looking for any diabetes patients, or people who know diabetes patients, who are treating their condition with herbs. What I am after is some info for a blog post I am currently working on. I am a bit clueless on this subject - I don't know if treating diabetes with herbs is a realistic...

by User avatar tome1947198736

Pumpkin extracts could replace insulin injections

Chinese researchers have given diabetics a new hope by discovering pumpkin compounds believed to be able to reduce or replace the need of daily insulin injections. A study done by the researchers from the East China Normal University showed that diabetic rats that had been fed with the extract had...

by User avatar helene3479

mono carrier

hi. i recently got tested for mono and was told i have it. at the time i had a sore throat and swollen glands. the doctor told me we caught the mono early but now, my sore throat went away and my swollen glands got much much smaller. im not really tired and feel completely fine but i know that i...

by User avatar fritzer110299

diabetes type 1

my boyfriend was diagnosed with diabetes type 1 when he was 15. he is now 20 and he says he is gonna get really sick soon? is that true? what's his life expentancy? when will bad simptoms starts showing up? Im really worried  :( any advice ?

by User avatar Alexa

Curious about pregnancy and type 1

I am wondering about a friend of mine... she is type 1 diabetic and she does pretty well but I have seen her have a couple of hypos in the time I've known her, which is about 2 years.  She is wanting to have a baby and I am worried about her.  Should she be having a baby with this type of...

by User avatar Guest

Any news about Oral insulin?

Hi. I am aware that insulin couldn’t be taken orally due to its degradation in stomach by proteolytic enzymes. Nevertheless, there are many researches that deal with this problem and I have heard that soon this will be a reality. I was hoping to find out any news about Oral insulin here. Are...

by User avatar fabe1234195401

Strength training for people with diabetes?

Hello there! Can I get some help and advice? I have Type 2 Diabetes and I really want to get stronger. Strength training appeals to me but I am not sure what the best training is for people who have diabetes. Do you work out and have diabetes? Can you tell me more about the type of work out you do?

by User avatar maisie1444202286

HbA1c of 5.6 T2

Hi All, I have type 2 diabetes (T2) for almost 2 years now. I recently had an HbA1c of 5.6. What I'm curious is what does this mean? I'm I okay or is there something I need to worry about? I realize there's no cure for my disease but if I keep going the way I'm doing things now, will I be okay or do...

by User avatar Guest

Could I have diabetes?

For the past few months I have been feeling extremely tired, nausea usually after eating and extremely nausea after eating sweets, along with headaches. About three weeks ago I started getting these tingly sensations in my toes, I have never had that before. I also have been thirsty more and...

by User avatar tammie2273

What are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?

Hello, folks. My friend is diabetic and he is on insulin regime of treatment. However, I think he became irregular with his therapy. Yesterday, he got diabetic ketoacidosis if my memory serves me well. I would like to know what the symptoms are of this condition. I would appreciate all your advices....

by User avatar adolpho38505