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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.

Low blood sugar awareness among drivers with diabetes type 2?

I am a concerned citizen and I think this issue needs to be known.  There should be something in the driving tests for people to be aware of low blood sugar among people with diabetes type 2.  They are just like drunks on the road.  These people are a threat to society and all who drive on the...

by User avatar Guest

Insulin smell strong or not ?

I have been on insulin for years and to me it does not have an odor at all.  I have had to spray on my clothes a couple few times in my lifetime and never thought to change my clothes as it does not smell for me.  Well, last week my mum and I went shopping and she kept saying she kept smelling...

by User avatar Guest

Pot lowers my blood sugar

I survived pancreatic cancer (yes some do) because 90% of my pancreas is gone, I am very diabetic!! Sometimes I smoke a little (very little) to sleep. Several of those nights I wake up sweating and shaking with very dangerous low blood sugar, usually about 2 hours after I have gone to sleep. YES...

by User avatar cancer killer240222

hypo & chest pain?

Answered by a doctor

Does anyone have any problems with having chest pain when having a hypo?  I have a problem with this.  It scares me that I am having a heart attack while going into a hypo.  I was wondeing if anyone else had this ever happen to them or am I in the minority?  It is terrifying to think I have a...

by User avatar Guest

Has diabetes affected your love life?

I have diabetes in a country that does not particularly view people with chronic medical conditions in a positive light. That may sound harsh, but it is true. As a result of this, I try to hide my diabetes when I am dating someone, which in turn makes my feel like a liar. When I did tell a girl I...

by User avatar pooh1068159193

Insulin Resistance Problem

Hi, I have a son who is 5 years old. Last year we had a car crush, and since then he suffered from diabetes type 1. We gave him insulin preparations as doctor said. But two days ago, something happened and medications did not work anymore. After we took him to a hospital, doctor said that it is...

by User avatar norrie19436

No Insulin for 2 weeks and blood sugar fine ?

Does the title mean I have cured my diabetes? I have been a type II diabetic patient for the last 8 years, the last 6 months requiring insulin in addition to my drugs. Three weeks ago I went with my husband to a trip in South America. We have been saving up so many years for this 20-day trip (and it...

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Dental anesthetic and Hypo's

I am a type 2 diabetic and I think that I had a hypo while in the dentist office.  I had the dental anesthetic to have a tooth pulled and when I did, I felt like I was going into a hypo state.  I had to have my husband drive us home because I was in no shape to drive otherwise.  I was lethargic...

by User avatar Guest

diabetic nephropathy resulting in renal failure?

There is no doubt that diabetic nephropathy is a serious condition requiring immediate medical care, and as far as I know it is also an indication for immediate instatement of dialysis in any country that has a serious healthcare system. But how many people who go on to develop diabetic nephropathy...

by User avatar franklin_159194159194

diabetes centers in bangalore

Are there any people from Bangalore here? I am looking for a diabetes center around that general area, because we will be moving there soon. Can you be of any assistance and tell me anything you know about this? I would be very grateful! If the diabetes center has a website, can you forward it?

by User avatar erastus63168945