Diabetes

We are a patient group of diabetics using insulin pumps. We are trying to persuade the UK Government to put more resources behind insulin pump therapy in the UK. We fall way behind in the use of medical technology compared to the rest of Europe and the USA.

I am trying to establish how many diabetics use insulin pumps to treat their diabetes throughout the world. Any information would be gratefully received

2006-10-01 23:53:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

After meals - particularly heavy ones - my heart seems to pound for hours at a time. My whole body seems to vibrate slightly all the time and I sweat for the slightest effort. I seem to be hot all the time. I get dizzy when I stand up. Would like to hera from anyone with similar symptons.

2006-10-01 20:06:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 17:16:38 · 7 answers · asked by lesliek 1

2006-10-01 14:53:20 · 3 answers · asked by Billy S 1

My husband was recently told he was diabetic and I need help finding him recipes he can cook as well and that he will like. Also I am having trouble all the sites I go to want to use a credit card and I don't like to give that stuff out. Please help

2006-10-01 13:15:55 · 17 answers · asked by Sam 1

Especially in a young person, who is type 1 recently diagnosed?

2006-10-01 04:49:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

In an operative report:

"SURGICAL FINDINGS: There is a 1 cm diameter ulcer sinus track in the central part of the right forefoot. There is an ulceration of approximately 6 cm in diameter beneath the medial cuneiform. The forefoot is indurated and erythematous. There is kaylor."

And in a request for consultation, same patient, diabetic:
"There is erythema, induration, and kaylor to the right forefoot."

I can't figure what (sounds like) "kalor" is supposed to be. Please help! This is one of my final transcriptions for MT school. Thanks.

2006-10-01 04:00:57 · 2 answers · asked by katfred76 2

I have diabetes and I have been searching web site after web site and I cant find anywhere what blood glucose levals should be before a meal and after a meal.

2006-10-01 03:49:54 · 17 answers · asked by roadhazard1953 1

I am 38 year old male. I recently turned diabetic. Doctor has not yet put me on any medicine but advised me vigorous walking or excercises for 45 minutes to control blood sugar level. . Is it safe for me to donate blood? Will it in any way affect the recipient of my blood?

2006-10-01 03:12:42 · 22 answers · asked by jagjug 1

2006-10-01 02:19:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 00:30:19 · 31 answers · asked by sri m 1

and i was wondering if anyone out there could relate.

2006-09-30 18:08:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 17:55:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 11:10:45 · 20 answers · asked by heyguys 1

How does a 40yr old newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic control neuropathy when they already have Cerebral Palsy and a spinal injury caused by a wheelchair basketball accident? My uncle had Type 1 and ended up losing both legs in his 50's. I don't want that to happen to me. Doctors can't help me! All they do is shug and say they don't normally have to deal with my kind of situation! Any advice from any diabetic would be grateful as I have so many issues it's unbelievable. Despite my illness, I am positive and will do whatever it takes to protect my health. What kind of exercise can I still do, will my current non-diabetic medication cause contra-indications and.......blimey!!!!! So many questions!!!! HELLLPPPP!!!!!!!

2006-09-29 20:10:41 · 22 answers · asked by Pixxxie 4

role of ssri in diabetic neuropathy

2006-09-29 19:25:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My blood sugar is under control, she switched me because metformin was giving me diarrhea. I have not begun the glyburide yet due to the pharmicists advice and; I am allergic to sulfa drugs.

2006-09-29 18:52:19 · 6 answers · asked by Geo 2

Can anyone tell me why you are suppose to refrigerate the Humalog 50/50 pen before use, but after the first use you are suppose to store it at room temperature? This doesn't make any sense to me. I've always had to keep all of my other insulin's refrigerated at all times.

2006-09-29 18:30:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my very best friends just found out she might develop Type 2 Diabetes in ONE YEAR if she doesn't do something about it NOW. Well, I'm very worried about her and I'm asking for her if anyone knows of any really good books about diabetes prevention she should read - or if there is a good website that gives lots of good information. I was trying to search the net earlier for her but couldn't find anything too substancial... Any help you could give would be great - THANK YOU!!!

2006-09-29 13:56:21 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

First you need to know a little family history.There is NO ONE on either side of my family with diabetes.I come from healthy stock.I quit smoking about 15 months ago and in the process gained about 20 or so pounds.I had a diabetes test about a year ago and was fine.Well I found out today that i've got diabetes.What the HELL???? Did I get it from the 20 lb. gain?Did I quit smoking just to get sick?This is a serious bummer.

2006-09-29 11:44:19 · 26 answers · asked by hippiegirl672003 4

Mine was my 1st diagnosis @1150 mg/dl on the high end (went into db coma, required double insulin IV's), and on the low end, @19 mg/dl, which I brought myself up with lots of m&m's.

I'm not proud of it, but can anyone beat that?

2006-09-29 10:33:43 · 13 answers · asked by x 5

2006-09-29 06:59:49 · 1 answers · asked by ? 7

2006-09-29 06:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by nemosax 1

Can a diabetic include nuts in his diet?

2006-09-29 03:54:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

the risk you can have with diabetes

2006-09-29 02:42:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My health care professional switched me from metformin to glyburide. Does glyburide have a bad effect on feet? Please let me know any information you have on the medication. Thank you

2006-09-28 21:36:36 · 2 answers · asked by Geo 2

powder or syrup

2006-09-28 21:31:07 · 9 answers · asked by green valley 1

my age is 26. male. my life is 98% sedentary due to my physical disability. i drink 4 glasses of unskimmed milk everyday(morning 2 glasses and evening 2 glasses) to keep my bones strong.

i eat eggs and other non veg items regularly.

this 4 glasses of unskimmed milk which im drinking everyday will cause high cholesterol and mainly diabetes problem for me?

thanks.

2006-09-28 20:35:37 · 14 answers · asked by passion 24 1

i have been a diabetic for several years; but for some reason i don't want to accept it..i know when it flares up...i get worried..take the medicines..until i feel better..then i quit doing what i'm supposed...like all of a sudden i'm cured..does anyone else feel this way?????

2006-09-28 17:03:38 · 19 answers · asked by john b 1

2006-09-28 16:59:40 · 10 answers · asked by Shamena K 1