Diabetes

Ok I heard some things on TV a few days ago about diabetes and I need to check wheter I'm imaginating things or no...

First of all I'm not at all fat, but I do consume sugar here and there... I do drink alot of water and urinate frequently, but I do that like this: every time I urinate I drink a glass of water afterwards and I suppose thats a chain reaction... :P

I have this small wounds on the tip of some of my toes, they do heal but it's been about two weeks since I have them so I don't know if this could be categorized as slow healing (whick is also a symptom of diabetes right?) Now I was walking through snow in light shoes about the same time they appeared so they could also be frost wounds...

I would like to avoid going to a doctors office (since its winter and they are full of sick people) if possible, so if somebody could tell me wheter these are genuine sympthoms of diabetes or am I just imaginating that would be great...

(to be continued)

2007-11-25 20:56:12 · 12 answers · asked by d_l 3

So I filled my Rx tonite and am gonna start tommorow, but I am way scared to start because of all the side effects, I have been hearing about, headache, nausea.
my sugar has been controlled for the last week with range from 87s to 114's due to taking phentermine, and I have been going to the gym and walking an hour , so I may come off the phentermine once I start byetta
I also have a trip to Jamaica in on Dec 3 for two weeks, thinking I may hold off tilll I come back to the states.
The other thing is the Dr gave me a coupon that covered the needles, and the medicine,,, my pharmacy said insurance wont cover it w/o calling them, has anyone had any issues with the insurance company not covering byetta?
its about $200 w/o insurance.

Thanks

2007-11-25 16:15:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think i might have childhood diabetes. I am 15 years old and weigh 93 pounds. Recently during my peried i have been pasing out. I eat alot of sweets. also between cycles i have been getting dizy if a meal is missed or delayed. I am realy scard. Please help me.

P.S. I also have a skin rash on my arms and face.

2007-11-25 09:20:00 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly P 1

Diabetics get thirsty sometimes, but what can you do on a really bad thirst. Will metformin or other medications have any effect on reducing it

2007-11-25 06:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the case of Type 2 diabetes, what chemical imbalances in the body causes fatigue? What are the causes for the calf and shoulder muscles to ache? Are there natural supplements to correct these imbalances?

2007-11-25 02:12:27 · 26 answers · asked by Preacher 1

2007-11-25 00:48:33 · 3 answers · asked by Ken 1

2007-11-24 20:46:58 · 13 answers · asked by xiobheb 1

ok, my friend has diabeties and she cant eat half of the stuff i eat and whene seh comes over i feel bad cuz i want to eat but she cant what do i do?????





no mean comments plz*

2007-11-24 12:08:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

It runs in my family, my grandma, uncle and aunt have it.

I've been really thirsty lately, like all the time.
I've been craving sweets
I've been feeling very weak and tired.

could this be diabetes?
if so how should i tell my mom that i wanna get checked

2007-11-24 07:15:40 · 16 answers · asked by megan 2

Have you had any problems? What is the customer service like? If you were buying another pump, would you get the same pump or a diffrent one?

2007-11-24 06:00:03 · 7 answers · asked by magicwriter65 4

2007-11-24 05:06:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 04:03:12 · 4 answers · asked by MAria D 1

My mom is a medical technician at a hospital(duh), and has drawn blood for about twenty years now. My mom is also worried that I have diabetes type 2, and wants me to get a blood test. I keep telling her that I want her to give me a blood test, but she says she doesn't want to cause me pain. But, even if it hurt, I would rather have my mom(twenty years of experience)stick a needle in me than have some lady I didn't know that may have no experience stick a needle in me.
Plus, my mom wants me to get flu shots, and then in a few months tetanus and hepatitis so I can try out for the track team. Like in the title, I am soooo afraid of needles! What should I do about the diabetes test, and the shots?

2007-11-24 03:36:16 · 12 answers · asked by thetiger1413 2

i get dizzy every now and then i eat sweets but i also play sports and lift weights and i drink plenty of water

2007-11-24 03:27:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My aunt just found out she is diabetic. She loves chocolates, or anything sweet. I have bought some blood sugar level monitors for her. I would like to get something for her that she would love to eat. Can any one suggest food/snack that is sugar free? And where can I get in Manhattan.

2007-11-24 00:33:28 · 19 answers · asked by Skt 1

I live in England - is the tap water good for drinking - i only drink fruit juices in big quantities - avoiding drinking water - i also eat a lot of chocalates - will these habits of mine will effect my health or bring me towards chances of being diabetic . please advice what should i do .

2007-11-23 23:26:21 · 6 answers · asked by Moid A 1

he is diabitc since he was 19 and he is now 27 , his condition is stable he looks so healthy

2007-11-23 21:30:47 · 10 answers · asked by koka 1

Hmm. Before, I used to urinate 2 times a day. For the past week, I now urinate 4-5 times (almost every 4 horus) a day even though I still drink almost the same amout of fluids. Is this normal?

Given normal days and conditions, I don't feel fatigue though. I also don't wake up during the night just to pee. I can sleep well. It's the urinating thing that got me worried though. =(

About three months ago, I had my blood sugar tested and thankfully, the result was quite normal. My dad has diabetes but it's an ACQUIRED diabetes (after I was born).

What do you think guys? Thanks. :)

2007-11-23 19:24:49 · 12 answers · asked by kiki kathy 1

My feet are always cold & sweatie,even in the winter with socks on.Why?

2007-11-23 18:09:35 · 3 answers · asked by robin j 1

I was browsing through various products in Walmart and to my surprise I found variety of them with different price.

I was wondering what all I would need to buy to do sugar test for say 6 months ot 12 months. I have to take it to my country for someone. I found these products please lemme know.

http://www.free-diabetic-supplies.net/images/300-2.jpg

http://www.diabetesstore.com/images/products/MultiClixExtraBox.jpg

http://www.e-farm.pl/large/936.jpg

http://www.maxiaids.com/ProdImages/1530373.jpg

http://images.allegrocentral.com/0D/CA/8ab281020bb66dff010bb67e303a5538-PRODUCT-MEDIUM_IMAGE.jpg

basically I wanted to know if Accu-Check Advantabe includes completely all the three instruments.

1. Digital display thing
2. The Sirenge that is used to pork and get blood sample
3. The strips used.

2007-11-23 16:15:46 · 13 answers · asked by KS 3

I will wake up during the night and it will be like a waterfall in the bathroom even though I didnt drink anything before bed. Could it be because im drinking too much water during the day? I've had blood tests done and I dont have diabetes or any kind of medical condition

2007-11-23 14:14:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are signs of diabetes?
I'm afraid I'm getting it....

2007-11-23 12:18:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am waiting to get a kidney transplant. When should I tell the person who's interested in me? I tend to share this during any first conversation with a potential partner. I just want some feedback. Thanks.

2007-11-23 09:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by poetess32 2

2007-11-23 09:45:20 · 4 answers · asked by Candi W 1

my symptoms are:
-nausea
-shaking
-hyperventilating
-gaining wait (not loosing)
-eating a lot of food all day
-peeing every hour

i am a pre-teen and my friend has it and he said he thinks i need to check a doctor please help!

2007-11-23 08:48:26 · 15 answers · asked by Colt C 1

I am in a panic after a glucose tolerance test. I think they said I am pre diabetes. What does this mean ? . What if I am whole diabetes ?. I am 56 years old feel well a bit over weight and enjoy a drink at the weekend. Will I have to cut every thing out ? Am determined to eat sensibly and excercise but do I have to give up all drinking too.
I realise it is my own fault by the way . I am prepared to do what ever they tell me . Yet scared . Any advice please .

2007-11-23 08:02:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should the lancet, used for drawing blood, be changed every time we measure blood sugar at home with a glucometer?

2007-11-23 03:40:40 · 18 answers · asked by rajeshchaubey 1

my symptoms are:
-nausea
-shaking
-hyperventilating
-gaining wait (not loosing)
-eating a lot of food all day
-peeing every hour

i am a pre-teen and my friend has it and he said he thinks i need to check a doctor please help!

2007-11-23 03:27:01 · 12 answers · asked by Colt C 1

Anyone knows about it, I'd like to learn more as my parents just got a symptoms?

2007-11-23 01:45:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 14 by the way

i dont have to pee alot or drink alot. But i have lost like 3 pounds in a couple days(and on top of it i ate a whole bunch of food yesterday) so uhm could loosing weight and not having to pee alot be a symptom of diabetes

2007-11-23 01:06:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous