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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.

HGV drivers who lost their driving license after diabetes diagnose

I have a question about HGV drivers who lost their driving license after diabetes diagnosis.  I was wondering about whether to even tell the driving license issuers about my having diabetes?  If it means I will lose my license and cannot drive, then it isn't even worth it.  I shouldn't lie, but I...

by User avatar Guest

BG behaviour and exercise

So I am thinkingn of adding exercise to my regime every day but I was wondering if there is any correlation between BG behavior and exercise? Would it negatively or positively influence it?  I would really like to start walking and progress into running.  Thanks!

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diabetes symptoms in women

I am a 36 year old woman and I diabetes runs in my family. I am a bit scared that I might develop diabetes myself but I don't really feel like going to my local GP just yet. Can you tell me how to recognize the early signs and symptoms of diabetes myself? When do I have cause for concern and when do...

by User avatar rici1914162101

Your experience with blood glucose monitor

I just started on a blood testing meter and I was wondering if it is giving me the right reading?  I don't know if it really is.  I can check myself two times over and it gives me a different reading each time!  I think it was a waste of money.  I think I should just wait to have my blood sugar...

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How does an evening drink influences next-morning blood glucose levels

I am a diabetic type 2 and I would like to know about having alcohol while being a diabetic.  I work for an accounting office in downtown New York and every night after work we all go out for a drink (or more) to a nearby bar that we frequent.  I am noticing that my blood sugar levels are a bit...

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Visual field tests and driving license for diabetics

What is the protocol for getting your driving license if you are diabetic? Do they do visual field tests every time you go in to renew? I am having some issues with my vision but I haven't been to the doctor for some time now.  Do I really need to have it done?  I would like to go in and renew my...

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Higher blood glucose levels in morning?

I am having a hard time with getting my blood glucose levels down in the morning.  It is hard for me to get them down to under 100.  I keep running around 120 each morning even though I exercise at night and I limit my carbs for my evening snack.  What else can I do about it?

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Study Found That Lack Of Some Proteins Can Cause Gestational Diabetes

New study on mice showed that a protein in the pancreas can give some new clues on what causes gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes too. Researchers found that during pregnancy pancreas produces less of menin, a protein that acts like a break on the growth of cells that produce insulin in...

by User avatar helene3479

How does alcohol affect blood sugar?

Title says it all. What are the effects. I am in no way an alcohol, however I do enjoy a good glass of wine after dinner or a beer ocasssionaly. I heard alcohol consumption can severely derange your suger levels and may lead low blood sugar?? I do not understand, if it lowers sugar, why is it bad?

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Driving in the UK and diabetes type 1?

I am looking to get my license in the UK and I have diabetes type 1 so I am thinking I might have some special conditions to fulfill before getting it?  Does anyone know about this?  I have well controlled sugars for the most part.  Do you think I need to get a doctor's note or something? 

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