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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.

Can adolescents develop type 2 diabetes?

Hello, guys. I would like to ask you something. My friend’s kid was diagnosed type 2 of diabetes mellitus. I know that this type is more common for older people. I would like to know whether adolescents can develop type 2 diabetes. I would appreciate all your replies. Thanks and bye!

by User avatar ulick98773304

Hypoglycemia - can I ever drink alcohol? only a drink or two?

I suffer from hypoglycemia, it's not full-blown diabetes (yet), but can I still drink alcohol? I just love flavored vodkas and would still like to have some once in a while. 

by User avatar Guest

Insulin and weight gain

I am afraid that I will gain weight with this new prescription of insulin my doctor wants to put me on.  This is not something I am prepared to deal with.  Back when I was a child, I had a weight problem.  It lasted through my high school years and I was taunted mercilessly.  I hated my life and...

by User avatar Guest

has anyone been refused test strips for type 2

Hey anyone been refused test strips? I am a type 2 and I am having a time gettin my insurance to cover my test strips.  I don't know if it is Obamacare messing up everything .  Is anyone else having any trouble with getting your test strips?  I can't pay for them.. $82 is a bit out of my...

by User avatar Guest

Test strips on repeat prescription

What happens when you run out of testing strips on a repeat prescription?  I have 12 for the whole year to last me and I have used 5 prescriptions so far and I have only 7 left to use for the next 9 months... what should I do?  Cut back on my readings or should I ask the doctor to prescribe more?

by User avatar Guest

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating chronic diabetic wounds in US?

My grandad, age 76 has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over 20 years ago and together with many other conditions that came with his age, he unfortunately developed a wound on his right foot. So far we did the best we could to stop the wound to progress to gangrene, with various treatments and...

by User avatar Guest

Monitoring blood sugar levels

I am preparing myself for life that my husband and I will be leading from now on. He has been diagnosed with diabetes and he must start with his insulin therapies immediately. We have to monitor his blood sugar level constantly and he must change his way of life immediately. Is there any advice that...

by User avatar amalle44764

What type of diabetes is more common in children?

Hello, folks. My niece has been recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus. I know that there are several types of diabetes. I would like to know what type is more common in children. I would appreciate if anyone could tell me this. This piece of info is important. I hope this doesn’t bother you...

by User avatar godfrey35167

Headaches in children with diabetes

Hi! I am hoping for some advice from people with children who have diabetes. What do you do about the headaches that are associated with diabetes? When your kids are really young, how do you know when they are suffering from headaches? And could you please share what medication you use to treat...

by User avatar luke235161325

onset of diabetes type 1, is it connected with virus?

My husband a seemingly healthy 55 year old had a fasting glucose level of 110 a year ago. he recently went to the hospital with a blood sugar level of 1100. Diagnosed type 1, severe insulin dependent. We are looking for causes, 3 months ago he had an incident where his tongue swelled up and he...

by User avatar winebrit88518