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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.

side effects of type 1 diabetes

I am aware that type 1 diabetes is a very complex condition that often needs a multitude of treatments, and that can lead to many complications as it progresses. Can you tell me what the most common side effects of type 1 diabetes are? And what are some of the consequences of type 1 diabetes that...

by User avatar hiram1070162091

About Hypoglycemia

My school friend suffers from diabetes, which she explained earlier is when somebody has a lot of sugar in their blood because their bodies are not producing enough insulin or are not using this insulin properly. The last time I spoke with her, she told me she has hypoglycemia now, which means that...

by User avatar Guest

Hot weather - Insulin

I am going to Florida in March and I have to take my diabetes supplies to the beach with me for quite a few days during my stay.  Will my insulin be ok in a beach bag during the day?  I hate to go back to the hotel every time I need to take my insulin shot.  Any help with this would be great! ...

by User avatar Guest

What to do about weight gain on Onglyza (Saxagliptin) 5 mg?

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about a year ago, and after I was first taking Metformin, Onglyza (Saxagliptin) 5 mg was also added by my doctor to help bring down my blood glucose levels down. It’s done a great job in bringing my blood sugar levels down, but since I started...

by User avatar StacyR

Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

My friend said that her doctor is changing her insulin. She is taking human insulin right now but she will be going on animal insulin.  This doesn't seem right.  Wouldn't human insulin be safer and more like real insulin than an animal?  I told her she needs to see what is going on with the...

by User avatar Guest

Mini Fridge for insulin

I have been diabetic for a long time but never had to go on insulin.  Well guess what.  I have to go on insulin shots after all.  So what do I do now?  Should I get a mini fridge to keep my insulin?  I may have to keep one at my office and at home.  I don't want to keep it in my kitchen...

by User avatar Guest

dizziness

Answered by a doctor

I have been having dizziness and I'm not sure the cause. I feel like my stomach is doing flips and I want to throw up on occations. I am not running a fever nor do I have an ear ache, and my blood pressure is normal. I have recently about a month ago, had a flu shot. I am a diabetic taking Lantas...

by User avatar Guest

Diagnosis of diabetes in children?

Hello, folks. My friends’ kid was diagnosed diabetes last week. I am really sorry since I know the kid and he is more than superb. I would like to know how diagnosis is set in children. Are there any differences comparing to adults? I would really be grateful for all your replies.

by User avatar enrique181275986

Possible microvascular complications in diabetes type1 ?

Some rumours say that people with diabetes type 1 are more at risk of microvascular complications. I have a very good friend with diabetes type 1, and I am all worried now! I am not medically qualified in any way, but if you have any links to medical literature, I would really like to see it.

by User avatar elianore1933176971

Who takes the most insulin

So I was just curious, who takes the most insulin out there?  Have you been diabetic for a long time or what?  I currently take 35 units at meals plus more of regular if my sugars are higher still.  I wonder if there is anyone that takes insulin like at every meal, at night, and a whole syringe...

by User avatar Guest