Diabetes

I take glucophage and was wondering how long past the expiration date you can keep on taking it and it will still be effective? I have extra and don't want it to go to waste if possible. Thanx

2007-07-20 05:59:47 · 3 answers · asked by JENESEE 1

I take a prescription for allergies everyday and my sugar levels as a diabetic seem to be elevating? Could it be the allergy medication doing this?

2007-07-20 04:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by jmlk1978 1

My son is 10 and quite overweight.
(Yep, I know that's a bad thing. No, we aren't junk food junkies. Yes, we need to increase our family's activity level and we are working on that.)
He has gained 11 pounds in 2 months (approx a 10% increase)! Took him to doc for check up. Kid is also tired. No other obvious diabetes syptoms. Tested thyroid--OK. (Mine is low.)
I have heard of rapid weight gain being a symptom of diabetes, although it's unusual. I mentioned this concern to doc and that type 1 & gestational diabetes are in my family plus lots of type 2. He said that only weight loss rather than gain would be a sign & didn't test for diabetes. On the other hand, I think if I request it, he'll probably do a test.
Could this be diabetes? If so which test is preferrable for children for detecting even pre-diabetes?
Thanks in advance!

2007-07-19 16:15:24 · 20 answers · asked by Charmed Life 2

2007-07-19 09:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by shellyclark1984 2

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2007-07-19 08:45:07 · 3 answers · asked by Darby 1

I've been told to take Glucophage pills. My doctor prescribed them. But I don't want to. If I drop my weight from 184 (now) to about 160 (over a period of about four months), and exercise hard every day, will my glucose readings after a 10-hour fast read within normal range? (It tests at about 150 mg/dl now each morning).
Have YOU conquered the disease by changing your own lifestyle?

2007-07-19 07:18:51 · 28 answers · asked by SaturnMan 3

Do they find out through a blood test?

2007-07-19 05:28:09 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly H 4

I'm just looking for things to do for him. he's already started exercising more. any help you can give me is much appreciated. thank you all.

2007-07-19 04:46:26 · 12 answers · asked by courderouge2006 1

2007-07-19 03:22:19 · 9 answers · asked by Janet S 1

I am type -2 diabetes but under-weight (1.70m, 45kg), i want gain weight, would i risk high blood sugar?

2007-07-19 01:43:55 · 12 answers · asked by sulaiman V 1

I have diabetes II and ate some cookies and lost almost all of today.
I won't be able to sleep for some time now.
Did you know about this?
Do you fall asleep after eating sugar?
Have you got diabetes and don't know it?
This should give you a clue if you eat sugar and then sleep your life away.

2007-07-18 21:09:00 · 13 answers · asked by Joe Bleu 4

2007-07-18 12:22:29 · 43 answers · asked by wanda c 1

If so, did it work & how long did it take?

2007-07-18 11:13:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was recently diagnosed with type two diabetes . I am taking a pill for it twice a day but having a terrible time .My docter did not tell me much . I am going to a support group in August but I am so depressed . I feel like my life is over . I can't eat anything I like and it feels like all I do is think about food and test my blood now . Are there any sweets or ice cream that I can eat ? If I eat one bagel or bowl of ice cream my sugar level goes sky high . I am sick of veggies . What should I do ?

2007-07-18 10:59:03 · 14 answers · asked by darsow@sbcglobal.net 4

2007-07-18 10:56:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm looking for opinions on insulin pumps
like the postives and negatives about them
and how do you know which one to choose?
i want to know your personal expeirence
i've looked on websites thats not helped

2007-07-18 06:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by crystal h 4

that people who take it have an increased risk of cardiac issues? I have been taking a 4 mg dosage, once a day, for almost 4 yrs. My internist wants me to stay on it, saying that the benefits outweight the risks. Several co workers have been taken off this med (different doctors). I am concerned because I have been very overweight in the past (still am, but less so) and have a strong family history of heart disease. Any comments or personal experiences would be appreciated.

2007-07-18 04:17:59 · 1 answers · asked by GEEGEE 7

My blood was drawn at 4:oopm and I hadn't eaten anything other than sugary, creamy coffee all day (about 4 cups). When I got to the Dr. office I was starving so I raided their candy jar and ate appx. 10-12 pieces of hard candy in the hour before my blood was drawn. My blood sugar was 154. The medical asst. thought that the candy would not have caused such a result. Any thoughts? I am going in for a glucose tolerance test this week to confirm. But could that candy and coffee cause a 154 glucose result?

2007-07-18 03:45:46 · 17 answers · asked by trednwatr 2

two weeks ago I thought I was pregnant because I'm feeling dizzy and I'm getting hungry now and then, on the 16th I saw my period, I went to the Doctor he made urine test for pregnancy, sonar and check my sugar level, no pregnancy and my sugar level is normal I still feel dizzy. I thought I am pregnant because I have pregnancy signs like my breast they look bigger, I'm not sure about the skin but it looked changed as well and my left leg is painfull please help.

2007-07-18 02:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by slander 1

2007-07-18 02:50:18 · 10 answers · asked by patrick o 2

I am 12 and 5"1 and a half and I weigh 140 pounds. Am I fat????

2007-07-18 02:36:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i take my insulin, messure every thing, and i dont snack at all...
im scared its always like 300!! sometimes even higher! one time it just said HIGH on my meter. i changed my insulin,meter,wash my hands befor hand and every thing...and my docter just says stop snacking.thing she dont under stand is i dont! im only 13 and i dont want to go blind and die befor im even 16!!

2007-07-17 22:47:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 22:22:54 · 3 answers · asked by sinyo 2

diabetic under control otherwise healthy

2007-07-17 20:08:26 · 3 answers · asked by jhony 1

Can someone with sinus tachycardia controlled with medicine safely donate a kidney to a family member?

2007-07-17 12:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone i know was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes..
She's very confused as to what she can and can't eat..

Is ice cream out of the question.. or is there a certain kind that would be safe or does it matter?

thanks!

2007-07-17 06:18:54 · 23 answers · asked by starryeyed 5

i have diabetes and have been feeling extremely tired and unwell i tested my sugar this morning and was 20.9 which i know is very high im on metformin x4 a day how can i get the sugar levels down

2007-07-17 05:36:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

are there inhalers or pumps for type one diabetes insulin

2007-07-17 03:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

if so what is this problem called and what can help her,is there any medications for it?could it be poor circulation?

2007-07-17 02:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by A New Married Man 1

im a diabetic can i get a tatoo a friend of my fathers said that because i have diabetic i cant get one done is this ture ?

2007-07-17 01:33:43 · 8 answers · asked by lisa_mcelreavey 1