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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.

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My doctor suggested last week that we move to lantus. We have agreed that I will think about it and come back to him with the decision. I'm trying to collect as much information as possible. The thing is i'm so tired of all those injections, for so many years, that the idea that I can have  1...

by User avatar Guest

life expectancy for diabetes

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I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I am 45 years old and am doing everything I can to reverse the effects of diabetes through diet and activity, and I am also on tablets for diabetes. Is my life expectancy affected by the diabetes? Will I die younger? What do statistics say about this?

by User avatar walton1869149845

diabetic nephropathy stages

I am looking for some reminders about diabetic nephropathy and its stages? What stages does diabetic nephropathy go through, and at which point do the symptoms become obvious to the patient and to others? In which way does diabetic nephropathy first manifest itself? And also, I would like to ask...

by User avatar sherry1852151890

Amyloid Plaque in Type 2 Diabetes

Hi!I am looking for information about the prevalence of Amyloid Plaques in people who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes. Can anyone help me find statistics on this, or give any other info you happen to have on this? I have not had much luck with internet searches yet, but there must be information around...

by User avatar chev565163769

Diabetes Drugs Double The Risk Of Fractures And Heart Disease

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Researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of East Anglia have found that a long-term use of a popular class of oral diabetic drugs doubled the risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes. Although it was previously known that there is an association...

by User avatar Jane232591

would like to know symptoms of juvenile diabetes

My granddaughter, age 5, has been exhibiting unusual symptoms with regard to unusual thirst. high irritability and fatigue. The irritability almost mimics a bi-polar characteristic...extremely irrational behavior, until she eats, then its as if another person emerges, sweet, happy, polite. She has...

by User avatar lesljean@yahoo.com

basic guideliness for diabetes nutrition

I am a new diabetic patient with type 2 diabetes and I haven't been to see a dietician yet but would like to start on something as soon as possible as far as my diet is concerned.  I know that carbohydrates will be limited in any case but I am not sure how many protein grams or fat grams are...

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diabetes camps for kids

Are there any parents of children who have diabetes camps who have any experience with diabetes camps for kids? OUr family is thinking about diabetes camps for this year, but I am not sure what to expect? Are these diabetes camps really fun for the kids, just with additional medical attention? What...

by User avatar gussy1918151891

how to control sugar

it's only two days since i come to know that i am suffering with this diabeties 430mg/ i want to know can i control it avoid it

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To be a Diabetic and a smoker

According to American Diabetes Association, tobacco has many bad health effects, particularly for people with diabetes. No matter how long you've smoked, your health will improve after you quit. People with diabetes who smoke are three times as likely to die of cardiovascular disease. It was also...

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