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1281603 tn?1283798699 I would like to add to that advice that diabetic complications are very real and to encourage everyone diagnosed with either form of diabetes or even pre-diabetes to take responsibility to monitor and control your blood sugars on a daily basis. We tend to trust doctors to keep us well and especially here in the U.S. we rely on medication for EVERYTHING. No doctor can follow us around 24/7 and make sure we eat right, exercise, maintain healthy weight and take the meds they actually prescribe.
1388999 tn?1370042814 I agree animal care and education needs to be taught in some form at school, by parents and the community.Our children spend most of their at school they learn at school to be responsible adults that function in society this should include how to be loving caring human beings and this means how to treats other and animals.
Avatar f tn t have personal experience with this one, but I work in health care. Is there a diabetes education clinic or group in your area? They can be very helpful in helping you control your sugar levels. Some women can control it with food but not all. That all depends on your results. Your Dr will give you guidance as far as if you need insulin or another medication. But it will be alright, you have a diagnoses and this is something that is treatable. Take care.
Avatar f tn Was diagnosed 4 years ago w/diabetes type 2. Went to all the classes, was put on Metformin and a couple other meds. Taught to check my blood sugar a couple times a day. Knew I had to lose weight, change to a healthier diet, and get exercise. Was noncompliant with education/meds/blood sugar monitoring/weight loss/exercise/dietary recommendations. Now I have swollen feet and I feel terrible. My feet became very swollen for the first time yesterday.
Business man2 You can begin your diabetes education by reading, understanding and practicing what is put forth at these sites: http://www.diabetes.org/ http://diabetes.webmd.com/ Since you didn't provide us any information to work with, you can start by making lifestyle changes. Too many people rely solely on medication to make themselves normal when basic lifestyle changes are ignored. Medication alone will not do the work for you, they are there to 'help' you.
Avatar m tn Part of the problems we are having in this country, I believe, stems from the formal education we have, or don't have. Basically the public education system we have has not changed over the last century, so what changes would you make if you could and if added cost is involved how would you pay for it.
Avatar n tn I have type one diabetes and an insulin pump. Have had diabetes since the age of ten and am 20 now. I've been on the pump for about 4 years. I can honestly say I love being on the pump. It's so much more convenient, and my diabetes control is much better. Even when I wasn't doing bgls as much as I should have and was taking poor care of my diabetes as a teen it kept my levels much more stable then they ever were on needles.
Avatar n tn We have tried to get her to take responsibility for her diabetes care, but she refuses. She also refuses to talk about her diabetes with anyone. I wonder if she has this psychological condition too. We forced her to go to a therapist for several years, but she hated it and refuses to go now. The therapist was kind but was unable to help turn her around. I would like to force the issue but my husband says time will straighten out her problem.
639406 tn?1308877111 Diabetes has many different etiologies. While some forms can be avoided by simply watching diet, there is evidence that there is genetic predisposition and also a viral or chemical cause, in some cases. Mammo provided excellent advice. Do not be afraid of taking the metformin. If taken according to doctor's orders it has an excellent safety record and will be very helpful. You may find, after a period of exercise and weight loss, you may be able to stop taking it.
Avatar n tn oh and they send you to a dietintion and adult diabetes education center to teach you what to eat and how to test.
Avatar f tn ^ ) Also, one thing to consider about chiropractors. Look at their education... they spend more time in medical school than most physicians ! "Chiropractors must be licensed, requiring 2 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion of a 4-year chiropractic college course, and passing scores on national and State examinations." http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos071.
Avatar m tn t --I would suggest find an endocrinologist. It would also be good if you or someone could go with her. There is diabetes education that these doctors usually provide. Getting your mom to switch doctors may be difficult, but if she is just seeing a primary care doc--maybe she would be willing to go to the specialist because she would not have to give up her primary care doc.
Avatar n tn Go to the nearest ER. The doctor should look at the wound, treat it, then run tests to check for parasites. He/she should also start your bf on antibiotics. As troy stated, this is a diabetic forum. I replied because years ago I got a parasite infection from a nick while in CR.
Avatar m tn Your first step should be to attend a diabetes education class -- a free one if your doctor can recommend. Gather some reading materials to learn what foods provide what level of carbs and refer to them often until you have developed a good system for yourself. Remember that exercise and weight loss (if necessary) are equally important to a good food regimen for controlling diabetes.
Avatar f tn s age, but reasons could include diabetes with uncontrolled glucose, onset of nuclear cataracts, and degenerative myopia with progressive axial growth of the eye and retinal degeneration. Your sister should see an ophthalmologist for a complete exam, including dilation. She may also need to see a retinal specialist.
Avatar n tn I had to be home schooled for the second half of my freshman year because I was so far behind. As soon as I was released from the hospital, I got into diabetes education classes and went to support group meetings for people with type 1 diabetes (most other members were at the youngest in their 20's so it was hard to relate). This was all at the recommendations that were given to my parents and myself. I think I would not being doing as well as I am now without these things.
Avatar n tn Check out the website from the NIDDK on "Financial Help for Diabetes Care", here is the link. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/financialhelp/index.htm Also, if you go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Website, the have a blurb about financial assitance for diabetes (see below) COPIED FROM the JDRF website: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?
Avatar f tn Hi all, as a professional donating time here, I educate many people on OCD. Education is the first and basic step to knowledge and that helps to make OCD less of a mysterious monster. (Now it can be a known monster, smile). With that in mind, here are a few beginning and super basic OCD articles that anyone can start with and learn about the disorder. There are several experts in the United States that I trust and recommend. First of all is Dr.
Avatar n tn There will poor absorption of the nutrients resulting in weightloss and nutritional problems. It may cause diabetes mellitus. It is also a risk factor for pancreatic cancer though the risk is not 100%. ================================================================ The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem. - Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Avatar n tn In addition she is also given Pyridoxine HCL 25mg. She feels hypoglycemic and talks irrelevant regarding different home care matters like what care has to be taken for my daughter what about my fathers medicare? blah blah blah.... For your kind information she is diabetic for a year but sugar was under full control for the last 8 months.
Avatar m tn Am not sure what you mean by "dietary changes". I have found that insulin-type meds promote hunger. Be sure your father is not over-indulging at each meal. Eating small amounts every 2 hours, even if inactive, gives the body a chance to metabolize food more efficiently and allows the insulin to do its job effectively. (I was invited to the birthday celebration of an elderly man at a buffet restaurant. He kept going back to the buffet line and returning with his plate piled high.
Avatar f tn Consider reading Blood Sugar 101 online or another basic diabetes book. Diabetes education classes are also good IF they give you up to date information which is not always the case. There are many websites and much information online written by people who are successfully managing their diabetes. Remaining consistently over 250 is very dangerous and can lead to complications.