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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.

macrovascular angiopathy

Someone in my circle of friends has just been diagnosed with a condition called macrovascular angiopathy. He also already suffered from diabetes. I would like to know more about macrovascular angiopathy and what comoplications it can cause, as well as the treatment methods. Would anyone explain the...

by User avatar roderigo1823161087

Diabetes Symptoms

My daughter is going to be 4 years old soon and I had her tested for sugar. The nurse ran the tests and left it at telling us there was sugar in her urine. She didn’t give us any other explanation. Is this diabetes symptom?

by User avatar dunfee1430

Type 1 diabetic week 3 with zero insulin injections

Hello everyone. I thought I like to share my experience with you. I happen to be a type 1 diabetic and I am now at week 3 with zero insulin injections. This is the first time I have tried this and so far everything looks good. I have a very strict diet and have kept it that way for years so maybe my...

by User avatar Guest

Redesigning insulin packs for easy day to day use.

Hi guys, I seem to have a problem carrying my diabetes paraphernalia to school and so do some of my friends. Depending on what type of diabetes you have and your specific needs, some of the packs can be quite large and in many ways don't carry everything the way they should. Is there someone out...

by User avatar Guest

Pregnant, diabetic T1 – any special meal plans?

Hello, I'm a diabetic T1 and I'm pregnant. Are there any special meal plans I should be looking at? I have my blood sugar levels well under control. I made sure before I got pregnant. But now I know I need to change my diet and of course my medications will be changed as well. Do any of you have...

by User avatar Guest

High Sugar Levels In the Morning

Is it normal that your blood sugar levels are higher in the morning? This morning, I noticed that my blood sugar was spiking, and this is not something that happened to me before. This is a new situation for me and I would like to know what it means. Can you help?

by User avatar delmar1668162419

Onetouch Ultra Test Strips

I am a diabetic patient and I would like to know what other diabetics use for their testing supplies?  I am looking at Onetouch Ultra Test Strips and meter.  Is this a good brand to use or do you recommend another brand to use?  I wanted to get a cheaper meter but I found the test strips are all...

by User avatar Guest

Any type 1's who don't use insulin?

Hi everyone, I'm a type 1 and have been taking insulin for many years. I was wondering are there any type 1's who don't use insulin? I've been thinking I would like to stop taking it if it is possible. Can you get your blood sugar levels under control with type 1 with say just diet? I would love to...

by User avatar Guest

How to prevent gestational diabetes?

Hello, I am 25 years old and I am pregnant. Even though I am very happy at the moment, I have to admit that I am also a bit concerned. My father is suffering form diabetes and I have heard that I might get affected by gestational diabetes in the pregnancy. How can I prevent that condition from...

by User avatar tildy31744

diabetes camps in texas

I read an advert for a diabetes camp around Texas, and the thought appealed to me quite a lot for my daughter! What do you know about such diabetes camps? Have you ever been to one/sent your kids to a diabetes camp? Please tell me all about it! Would you do it again?

by User avatar hector204161089