Diabetes

I am helping my 22 year old daughter do some research on glucose testing machines. Today she was diagnosed with glucose intolerance (fasting glucose level 118). She is also waiting for the results from a blood test for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Her doctor is 99% sure the test will come back positive for PCOS based on other symptoms she is experiencing. My daughter needs to get a glucose testing machine. We know there are several on the market and we would like to know people's real experiences with different makes and models. Ease of use, portablility, and as less pain as possible are of particular interest to my daughter. If you are using a glucose testing machine we would welcome your opinions and any advice you can pass on. Thank you for serious answers on this serious subject.

2007-03-20 15:04:51 · 9 answers · asked by sevenofus 7

All he has eaten fof he day is plain toast and 1/2 a banana and i also want to know if he should be on insulin his sugar goes up and down like crazy.

2007-03-20 14:59:16 · 8 answers · asked by sastelmach 1

2007-03-20 13:24:35 · 13 answers · asked by Brian S 2

Where do you insulin dependent diabetics take your shots? Which area of the body do you prefer? I use my thighs or stomach. I don't use my stomach much anymore because of scar tissue build-up resulting in slow absorption.

How many shots a day to you take? I take 4-6.

Do you take your shots in public or go hide somewhere? I personally don't care who sees me take mine. I don't run off to a bathroom or anything.

Do you use syringes, pens or pumps? I use the insulin pen (Lantus and Humalog).

Just a brief survey. :)

Have a nice day!

2007-03-20 13:21:27 · 3 answers · asked by emt_me911 7

should they go to a podiatrist; can they get a better pedicure?

2007-03-20 13:15:47 · 7 answers · asked by Pooks 6

twice a day but im taking it three times a day

2007-03-20 12:50:46 · 22 answers · asked by erica1953 2

2007-03-20 12:00:27 · 17 answers · asked by joe p 1

2007-03-20 10:43:43 · 20 answers · asked by Alex 1

What does that term mean?
Does always craving sweets(not just the ussual sweet tooth) mean I could be diabetic?
What are the signs and symptoms of being diabetic?
If I had gestational diabeties is it almost certain I will develop type 2 Diabeties?

2007-03-20 09:27:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 08:48:05 · 9 answers · asked by GUY 1

My 4 year old sons dad (my husband) was diabetic. (he died aged 35)...What are the chances that my son will become diabetic too.Im very worried as my husband became very ill and died so young..xxx

2007-03-20 08:26:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-03-20 08:24:28 · 6 answers · asked by steve 1

2007-03-20 08:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 08:21:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 13 month old son had a severe infection five weeks ago. i took him back to the drs because diabetes runs in my family he drinks 16oz of milk a day but also over a pint of juice/water. He never seems to be full up always looking for food but since he was in hospital although he is eating 2 dinners he is not really gaining weight he gets very tired quickly and cranky. All my dr said was keep an eye on him and bring him back in a week if you are still worried

2007-03-20 07:41:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just found this out 5 mins ago...we live in calif, she, in Texas. Her husbands in Iraq and she has 2 lil babys 4 and 8 months. They took her to the military hospital and We just learned the flying her to an Austin, Texas Hospital....What could happen to her....will she be ok.Shes 26 and has had Diabetes since she was 6. please let us know we need some I deas of whats going to happen.Family is already inroute for Austin Texas Via Airplane.Thanks.

2007-03-20 05:23:51 · 9 answers · asked by xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo 3

I have been suffering for anxiety lately and as result, my blood sugar level dropped from 6.5 millimols per litre to just 1.1 today. I don't understand why this happens when I worry a lot?

2007-03-20 01:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by kicking_back 5

2007-03-20 00:22:54 · 2 answers · asked by abigail s 1

2007-03-19 23:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by guia 1

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2007-03-19 21:14:17 · 4 answers · asked by nsxfan 2

I just want to know because I am getting the pump and I eventually want to have a child...

2007-03-19 18:00:22 · 5 answers · asked by mandytwirlgirl_2000 1

I found at I have low blood sugar today, I am 13 years old!
I don't know if it's serious or anything but I'm scared because people say you can die from it?!!? And I don't know what to do.. Although the doctor said that she'd do the blood work etc in like June to check up so can it be something not that serious then? thats what my mom says? how to improve it?
Please help.. :(

2007-03-19 15:48:43 · 15 answers · asked by MOVED! 5

2007-03-19 15:03:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine recently was told he is diebetic. He is not on any special medication, except for one which I am not sure of what it is, but not Insulin. His doc told him to stay on a strict diet. Tody he came down with a severe flue like symptons, pains in his stomach and diarea. Pain in his legs (both) in which he can barely stand. He said he never felt the way he is now. It first started with a mild pain in his head, which is , i know, cause by his blood sugar. Then slowly he started feeling worse and worse, and by the time he got home he felt so fatigue and normaly he is a very active person. He does eat alot of sugar, but has stoped to just a minimum. Can he be going through an Insulin shock. He does not have any bone ache which usually accompanies a stomach virus. He just feels very , very weak. What should he do? I do not think it is anything seriouse for he just visited his doctor today. Please answer ASAP/ Thank you, Jersygirl622001

2007-03-19 14:38:50 · 4 answers · asked by jersygirl622001 1

I really hope this isn't true.. I'm only 13 and found out I have low blood sugar

2007-03-19 14:27:55 · 11 answers · asked by MOVED! 5

my wife is 72 yrs old a diabetic, has weak tight mus

My wife is 72 yrs old, is diabetic , cannot get up or sit down or walk without aid. What can I do to strenghten her muscles ,i

2007-03-19 12:57:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-19 12:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by arroyocookie 1

2007-03-19 12:25:27 · 9 answers · asked by jonfreddrick 1

What gum has no sugar and no aspartame in it? I like chewing gum, but I am scared of what might happen to me?

2007-03-19 12:20:49 · 7 answers · asked by Lunda R 1