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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.

Frequency of having to do blood glucose tests

I can hardly type this post because of ALL the blood sugar tests I have to do on my poor fingers!  I have to check them 4 times a day and have been doing this for over a year.  My fingers have about had it.  I even started going down a little ways on my fingers from the tips but this isn't...

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Type 2 hba1c new way of calculating test results

So I just found out that the Hba1c is a new way of calculating test results. So is it better or more accurate than doing my meter readings at home?  Perhaps I can quit doing the home tests and use the HbA1c as my guide?  This would be better than having to stick myself every day.  Is there any...

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My partner had a hypo

I have recently started dating a girl with DM1; she told me a lot about what diabetes is, her medication, etc.... Last week she had a hypo and fortunately we were at her parent’s house and they knew what to do immediately. I was a little bit scared and I really didn't know what to do and I feel so...

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Feeling rough the day after a hypo

Is it unsual to feel rough the day after a hypo?  I thought I would be ok by now.  I started to have a hypo at home after I got back from work all day. I think the stress and not eating like I should triggered it.  I did eat something but all night last night and all day today I feel washed...

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You can have a travelling though you are a diabetic

Though you are a diabetics you can also have a travelling. Here are some important tips for your travelling.Specific plans for travelingBefore you leave for a trip, consult your travel agent about services and facilities they provide for diabetic patients en route. Ensure that you get the required...

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Can we cure LADA with meds for diabetes?

Someone at work was just told that she has Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood or LADA. I am not sure what it does but it does sound serious and all encompassing. Another co-worker mentioned that she is now on diabetes meds. Can these cure Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood? Please clarify!

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Can diabetics with heart problems take Novartis?

My aunt is diabetic and she is on Novartis for years. However, she has been lately experiencing some heart problems and this worries me. I would like to know if diabetics with heart problems take Novartis or not. What do you think about this? All your replies are more than welcomed.

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What do I do in case of a diabetic attack?

I have a friend with diabetes and I want to know what to do in case he has a diabetic attack and I need to help him? There are probably some methods of dealing with this, and I think learning about them is a good thing for me to do. Would anyone share their instructions with me?

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Why is so difficult to create effective oral insulin?

Hello, folks. I know that diabetics take insulin by syringes and similar devices. My friend is diabetic and he is sick of needles. I have heard that there are some researches on creating oral insulin. I was wondering why it is so difficult to create effective oral insulin. What is the main problem?

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Another insulin start related question.

So does anyone know about insulin in this forum?  I have another insulin start related question to post.  Do you know what response is expected when a person starts insulin?  I am really freaked out about what my body will feel like when I inject it into my body. I used to do drugs many years ago...

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