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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 valsartan

I have been suffering from diabetes type 2 for quite a while now. The medication that I am using currently is not doing the trick any more, or not enough. I personally think it is time to switch to another type of medication, I have heard good things about valsartan. I would like to know from the...

by User avatar niko1075204682

Eaten all wrong things today

I've eaten all the wrong things today. Actually, there are many days like this. I don't know how to get this under control. I know I should stay away from the wrong foods, but sometimes it is difficult. Sometimes, it's because I'm in a hurry and don't eat breakfast. I have a long commute to work and...

by User avatar Guest

New here/T1/pump user and planning a pregnancy!

Hello everyone, I'm new here and I have T1 and I'm planning a pregnancy. I just got my pump a couple of weeks ago and I'm wondering how long it will take to get control of using my pump. So far, my blood sugar levels are everywhere and mean everywhere both high and low. I'm having difficulties and...

by User avatar Guest

Why is being on Insulin viewed as bad?

Hello everyone, I'm very new to diabetes and I have just been diagnosed with Type 1 a little over a week ago. I've already changed my diet and set up an exercise regime. So far my doctor wants me to check my blood glucose levels three times a day. The question I have is whether taking insulin is bad...

by User avatar Guest

Can nortriptyline be prescribed for diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Hello! I have diabetes and problems with peripheral neuropathy. I have problems with loosing sense in my toes and I can tell you that I cannot sleep. This is very painful for me. My doctor told me that peripheral neuropathy is most common neuropathy. He prescribed me nortriptyline. I know that this...

by User avatar claiborne151962433

What software/tools are everyone using for diabetes?

I heard that everyone is using software or computerised tools to manage their diabetes these days. I have had a computer for more than ten years now, but I am no spring chicken anymore and have always done fine managing my diabetes without any software. I am quite curious about this though, so I...

by User avatar tybi1315204684

Diabetic and eaten all wrong things today

I am diabetic and eaten all wrong things today. My doctor has given me a diet I should follow but I find it difficult to do so. I take care of my children's food first and then find I can't eat the things I prepare for them. My kids are so picky about what they eat. But, I think they are not eating...

by User avatar Guest

Which insulin is best... old or new?

Howdy, I been wondering about the different types of insulin. Which insulin is best, old or new? Does anyone know anything about this and perhaps experience with it. In my mind, I always think that newer things are better than older but that may not be the case here. Or, maybe it depends on your...

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diabetic eating too much fruit and vegetables - can this be harmful?

Hello, everybody?  I have to know.  Is eating too much fruit and vegetables harmful on a diabetic diet?  I am one that loves to eat fruit and vegetables but I am told these are carbohydrates and I know I can only have so many carbs at each meal.  I don't know, I can eat a couple of apples at a...

by User avatar Guest

Cheap test strips anywhere?

Hi everybody, I am in need of some cheap test strips. Are there any cheap test strips anywhere? Test strips are SOOOOO expensive and my budget just really can't handle it. I'm also wondering if it is safe to buy cheap test strips because I'm thinking they might be inferior or something. I don't want...

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