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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.

Passing out due to hypoglycemia?

Answered by a doctor

Hello! My mother was diagnosed hypoglycemia six months ago. The symptoms were nervousness, sweating during the night and tiredness. She passed out few times and hurt her head badly. Now I am afraid this will happen again and I am scared every time she goes to work or at the shop to buy something. Is...

by User avatar florrie44484

Illness or gestational diabetes making insulin requirement rise?

I have been pregnant for 35 weeks and I have noticed that my insulin needs are increasing (I have gestational diabetes).  I am vomiting all the time and have like flu symptoms.  I feel like I have a fever and I sweat all the time.  I am drinking fluids when I can but sometimes I vomit it back...

by User avatar Guest

type 2 diabetes can be reversed? what science says?

Hi, I have a question. Can type 2 diabetes be reversed? Does science have anything to say about this? I anyone familiar with the scientific literature and what might be available as a cure for this condition? I've had diabetes type 2 for 5 years now and I'm still struggling with my diet and...

by User avatar Guest

Why the big difference between the HBA1c and daily readings?

It seems weird that the two blood tests that check your blood glucose would have such different numerical results.  My a1c is about 9 and my sugars run between 130 to 190 depending on the time of day.  I don't knnow why a person has to have so many blood tests.  Pick one and be done with it, is...

by User avatar Guest

PGD and insurance coverage

As there were several cases of diabetes type 1 in my family, I would like to do pgd to reduce chance of having child with diabetes. As the procedure costs more than $20,000, I am not sure if it is covered by insurance. I’m 3 months pregnant. We’d appreciate any advice.

by User avatar hara2466

pains in upper and lower back, legs, and chest

Answered by a doctor

Hi, please help, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes this past summer. I am 28 years old. Since then I have been on metformin and Lisinopril for high blood pressure. I am also taking birth control pills. I am having so much pain in my body, my upper and lower back, and legs. In December I...

by User avatar rh8059107657

When i got myself tested with doctor, i came to know that i had diabetec and it was high (303) with

When i got myself tested with doctor, i came to know that i had diabetec and it was high (303) with fasting, doctor had advices me to take insulin. But i did not take the insulin.Insteaded of that i start regular excerise and diet.After a 2weeks i checked my sugar level it was 160 after food. Should...

by User avatar Riya

Do I have autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes?

Hi, I am an 18 year old girl who has over the past 2 years lost around 60 pounds, the reason I add this is because for about a month I have been experiencing regular abdominal pain which includes extreme hunger pain (even after eating) and nausea, which usually comes after the hunger pains. As well...

by User avatar JL24308065

Diabetic Retinopathy and Driving

I have been a diabetic for 10 years and have been visiting my doctor regularly. Few months ago he referred me to a new ophthalmologist who after examination said that i have extensive diabetic retinopathy and that I should no longer drive? Was anyone denied from driving due to diabetic...

by User avatar Guest

House Burned Down During Hypo!

I just read on the news about someone's house burned down from them being in a hypo state!  This is terrifying to me because I am type 1 diabetic.  I do not want to have something like that happening to me!  I live alone and what if I have a hypo while cooking and then the house catches fire and...

by User avatar Guest