Diabetes

September 30th is the "Walk for Diabetes." The goal is to help type one (mostly children) individuals raise funds for research. The children have individual sites through the Diabetes Association in which the set goals. Please check out my 360 - blog. Do you walk or donate to diabetes research?

2006-08-04 18:27:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-04 17:25:51 · 9 answers · asked by paulen b 1

Need advice on a good constipation medicine that works for a diabetic with neropathy?

2006-08-04 16:41:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have the kind of diabetes that requires I take pills for, once in the morning, and once at night. Since I've discovered my problem, I've heard horror stories about how I'll eventually have to have my feet and hands and things cut off, and I'll waste away into nothing and die a young death (I'm 31). Is this true? Is this my fate? I won't be seeing my doctor for two more months and I don't want to wait that long to ask her. Can anyone recommend any resources to me on diabetes? For the record, my blood sugar never goes over 120, since I've cut out candy and soda pop and starchy foods.

2006-08-04 14:42:56 · 17 answers · asked by CandyCane 1

The shakyness last for awhile afterwards. I also have low blood sugar I think, cause I get shaky when I haven't had something to eat or eat to much sugar. I once had like a convulsion in a resterant before. I started hearing everything around me really loud, then I felt sick to my stomach then I went to get up and my friends said my face turned white and I was shakeing like a chicken and I fell back in my chair. I was sleurring when I said I had to go to the bathroom. I got some OJ and some sugar in me and I was a little better. Oh yeah, the back of my head was tingling. When we left I ended up throwing up in the bathroom. I was on that low (no) carb diet at the time. My doctor said it was probulary the oppositte of diabeties. They ordered me a fasting glucose test but I never went. Do you think it could be diabeties? Now my daughter is showing signs of shakyness. The only person that is in my family that has it is my dad's brother.

2006-08-04 14:25:23 · 4 answers · asked by heartmama 2

2006-08-04 11:57:14 · 8 answers · asked by mandyhoward01 2

2006-08-04 09:18:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I filed for SSI and was denied and now I have lost my insurance. I am currently not working. I am taking Lantus and on average it is $85 a bottle. I am trying to find a way to get help with getting it because I have to have it and cannot afford to buy it.

2006-08-04 08:37:47 · 18 answers · asked by Texas Angel 2

2006-08-04 06:00:18 · 6 answers · asked by Smitty 5

I know there are many websites, but im looking for recomendations of some that were already tried and tasted...anyone here have a favorite recipe that they are willing to share?

Thanks!

For a Childs Birthday she's type 1.

2006-08-04 04:28:54 · 5 answers · asked by SirenSings 4

Is this normal? Dr.'s have suspected this is the reason I am randomly passing out, and getting shaky, and weak. Though after receiving fluids through an IV, taking 12 vials of blood for testing, and receiving a cat scan, and chest X-rays, they can't seem to figure it out. I also, have cervical cancer.

2006-08-04 02:12:46 · 8 answers · asked by jb_dupriest 1

2006-08-03 23:42:10 · 3 answers · asked by fish lady 1

I'm considering an insulin pump and would like to know if you still need to do finger stick/blood readings 2-4 times a day. Thank You

2006-08-03 20:06:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know what the classic signs and symptoms are to being a diabetic and having diabeties. i'm only 22 but i think i might have a problem, i have no $$ to go see a doctor and i don't want bills. please take some time to help me gather info!! thank you!! the main symptoms would be a good thing. i was at work ant someone had an accue check and my numbers came in as 492 i know THAT is bad she mad me fast for 10 hours and we tested again and i cam in at 322. what should i do?

2006-08-03 13:28:26 · 10 answers · asked by n_caligirly 2

2006-08-03 12:59:39 · 10 answers · asked by Bill 1

2006-08-03 12:35:08 · 47 answers · asked by Karin v 1

2006-08-03 10:02:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but I have no insurance and a low income. My local hospital wouldn't even see me w/o insurance. How do I get care? If I don't get benefits through my job can I buy a private plan that's affordable? I tried looking into medicare and medical, but I don't qualify. Please help!

2006-08-03 09:59:53 · 10 answers · asked by Nicole83 2

Diabetics are advized to take in more fiber. Will supplemental fiber, the kind in powder form like Metamucil, help? Or does it have to come in the form of vegetables, grains, etc?

2006-08-03 09:27:02 · 5 answers · asked by libertino85 2

My friend is pre-diabetic but she loves putting sugar in her coffee, she's overweight. I keep telling her that eating a lot of sugar isn't good for her but she dosen't even listen to me. What should I do to help her stay away from it?

2006-08-03 08:26:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am possibly pre diabetic, 150 FBS. I am hypothyroid and have taken medication for years and kept my TSH to 4.5. Now all of a sudden my FBS is 150 and my TSH drops to 3.1. It is supposed to be normal but I want it up to 4.5. Would my FBS have anything to do with dropping it to 3.1

2006-08-03 08:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by goggie704 1

2006-08-03 06:44:52 · 7 answers · asked by nagu66 1

All I know is his nickname; he has no health insurance, dying slowly and I think I can help with giving him some resources. his nickname is rrxdeadman

2006-08-03 03:23:18 · 2 answers · asked by cruelgirl6915 2

Our office receptionist has been getting the signs of diabetes (thirsty, going to the loo a lot, blurred vision, headaches, tiredness) for the last week, and she has a history in the family. I am concerned, both as a friend, and as one of the company First Aiders. How quickly should she be getting to a dr (she "doesn't want to make a fuss"), and, more importantly, how long, if she leaves it, would it be before something major happens?

2006-08-02 23:58:05 · 26 answers · asked by Jo F 1

i am diabetic and have been using lilly lente u100 rDNA origin zinc suspension, and it has been okay for me. Now the production will be discontinued by the manufacturers. I am worried over a good replacement. I would like to know which other insulin, with the same properties as Lente humulin that will be equally okay for my use, and readily available in the market. I am in Africa, though i have contacts in the US that can procure the products for me, but not before i tell them exactly what i want them to buy for me.
Is Lilly the only manufacturer that produces humulin insulin? which other manufacturers does, and what is the name of their product that can easily fit into the class of the one that Lilly is phasing out. Better still, is there another product from Lilly that is the same with the one that is being discontinued. I have been diabetic since 10 years now and i am 40 years old. wise me up please.

2006-08-02 22:40:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

there are answers.

2006-08-02 22:00:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If its what I think it is I think I may need it b/c I always haave a very high BSL. Even nowe it is 16.2 and why are the amounts Im reading different from mine.E.G Ive been reading where levels are in triple figures and numbers like 700 and 680, but my glucometer readings are just in the teens ie 16.5...Is the readings different from country to country I live in Australia.......Maybe Im just not understanding my diabetes too well

2006-08-02 19:21:17 · 8 answers · asked by Mona Lisa 2

2006-08-02 15:56:26 · 9 answers · asked by heartmama 2

Oh yeah, she has had a fasting blood test done but was ok. Do you think she could eventually get diabetes? Any ideas.....

2006-08-02 15:40:23 · 18 answers · asked by heartmama 2

Can anyone tell me what I am suppose to do with my used insulin syringes in Texas? I have no idea what I'm suppose to do with them legally.

2006-08-02 15:34:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous