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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.

Taking supplements when suffering from diabetic nephropathy?

Hi! My diagnose is diabetic nephropathy. My doctor prescribed me necessary medications and diet. My friend who also is diabetic told me about useful supplements for people who have the same medical problem as me. Is it recommendable taking supplements when suffering from diabetic nephropathy? And...

by User avatar waylan33520

Injex Insulin Jet System

I was told about the Injex Insulin Jet systme and I was wondering if anyone else has used it?  Is it better than a needle?  Does it hurt as much as a needle or is it painless?  I hate needles so i was hoping this would be a better alternative.  Thanks!

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type 2 diabetes and pregnancy insulin requirements

Hello all, I have type 2 diabetes and I am pregnant. I need to know about pregnancy insulin requirements. Some of my friends tell me I need more insulin and other tell me I should stay the same. Is there any one out that is pregnant or was pregnant that has/had diabetes type 2? I'm a little...

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Low blood sugar in pregnancy

HEllo, I am worried about everything to do with my pregnancy.  I have gestational diabetes with it and I am so freaked out!  I don't want to do something that would hurt my baby so I am really upset about this diabetes thing.  How do I keep from getting low blood sugar with my pregnancy?  I have...

by User avatar Guest

Hypos - how do you deal with them & what are the first signs

Hey all... I am wondering about hypos-how do you deal with them & what are the first signs?  I usually always get hyPERglycemia but I know eventually I will have the hypos and I want to be prepared.  Can you give me an idea about what to expect and how I can avoid them? 

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Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state

Hi, I was wondering what generates a diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. My wife is having problems with this and I'm to understand this is very serious. How can I help her stabilize her blood sugar levels so this doesn't happen. I'm really worried about her. I don't think...

by User avatar Guest

Type 1 Diabetic taking driving test

Hello, I'm a type 1 diabetic and I'm getting ready to take my driving test. I'm hearing all kinds of stories from my friends. I don't know if I should talk to my doctor about this or not. I happen to live in Florida. So far I have been able to keep my BG levels under control. I'm very strict about...

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HBA1c result and lowering tablets!

I have been taking tablets to help lower my glucose levels.  I take biotin and magnesium and I think they are really helping!  I have been taking them for 4 months now and I went to have my A1c done and surprising, I have a result of 7 compared to 8.6 three months ago!  I think they are really...

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Diabetes beginning stages

Okay I am back on here. I was on here last year about smoking weed and stuff. But this one is about Diabetes. (TYPE 1) I am 20 bout to be 21 soon, and i just recently found out I have Type 1 diabetes. Now I have no idea what the hell I am doing at all. I went to the doctor and was hospitalized over...

by User avatar jaunty_jay20305717

Does diabetes cause weight loss?

Yeah, I keep losing weight and I think it's weird because I am not doing anything to lose it.  I was kinda wondering if it was because of my diabetes?  I think it might be but I don't know.  Has any other diabetics out there lost weight?  I am on Metformin right now, just started it 2 months ago...

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