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Avatar n tn Diabetes is not a death sentence unless you don't take care of yourself. Diabetes is not curable, but it is certainly treatable and you can life a long life if you take care of yourself. (My mother lived for over 40 years as a diabetic.) Your doctor will give you instructions and all you need to do is follow them. If overweight, you'll need to lose a little. Cut out/down on white bread. Exercise and more exercise.
Avatar f tn if u were going in for a heart condition it would be definitely a need to tell the doctor ur background...do seek care and get this taken care of...it can turn into something way worse and if u have been binging ur nutritional status and such is probably not good so u r at risk for further complications...
Avatar f tn Has anybody dealt with diabetes during pregnancy or in the same boat as me? It has me stressed would like to hear some stories!
Avatar m tn I have Diabetes 2 and starting to record my daily test results. I have searched for sources to record the results and have found PDF sheets to record manually and some software products also. I prefer using a software designed for recording glucose test results but don't want one that also requires recording all that I eat. I keep a very simple record of what I eat and don't need to spend extra time recording all the details.
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.
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 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 n tn When you learned you had diabetes, you and your health care team worked out a diabetes care plan. The plan aims to balance the foods you eat with your exercise and, possibly, diabetes pills or insulin. You can do two types of checks to help keep track of how your plan is working. These are blood glucose checks and urine ketone checks. Blood Glucose Monitoring Checks Blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control.
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.
393685 tn?1425812522 After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record.
Avatar f tn pdf Many users here would gladly trade places with you because they already have cataracts, macular degeneration, uveitis, retinal bleeding from diabetic retinopathy (smoking doubles the risk of diabetes). Lots of people develop these diseases even though they do not smoke. There is often no reason why these problems arise in patients and severely affect their eyesight.
Avatar m tn How can I care my Eyes from computer lights? Does the brightness of the computer screen matters? When I waked up on the morning after night stay with computer, my eyes become so red and I stopped seeing when I saw the light from the sun.....sorry my english I am looking forward your answers. Thank you.
Avatar f tn I had a baby 17 weeks ago and during my pregnancy i did have gestational diabetes, but it was never much of a problem and i managed to keep it under control with a diet. Since having my son i have not stuck to that diet and have indulged in a lot of junk food.
Avatar f tn My grandma (type II) really liked her water aerobics class and was able to loose 100lbs in a year via aerobics and dieting. But I think she only had a once a day treatment and I know she's never needed insulin. I think it depends on how bad your diabetes is- is your blood sugar hard to control? I would recommend starting slow, like walking. Make sure carefully watch your sugar levels (before and after) to see how your chosen exercise effect it.
Avatar n tn The best course of action is to find a nurse-practioner who specializes in diabetes. These nurses are really good at what they do and will spend the time with you necessary to properly control your glucose levels. Physicians don't have the time to spend on such training. Usually they will set you up with a nutritionist to help with your diet.
Avatar f tn I do with this pregnancy. Mine is diet controlled. Most likely it will go away after delivery.
Avatar n tn Another possibility is hyperthyroidism or even diabetes. Antibiotic or other drug metabolism can also cause a feeling of heat in the body. Drink plenty of fluids, eat lots of fruits and vegetables and take multivitamins. Get your thyroid function assessed. Sjogren’s syndrome is another possibility. It can also be due to heart problems, especially if you feel suffocated at night. Menopause in females is also a known cause so get FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone level assessed.
Avatar m tn I have no idea how many people in china are using insulin, but I am sure it is a good number. People with type 1 diabetes and advanced type 2 diabetes not managed on oral meds, must have insulin or they will die.... Some also do use herbals and accupuncture as well, but these are complimentary to and don't replace the appropriate use of insulin. My friend's father has diabetes and listened to chinese medicine doctor who told him he could be treated with Chinese medicine alone.
Avatar n tn If you are requesting these on behalf of another physician have the records directly be sent the the physician as they most likely the fee would be waived for the benefit of maintaing your consistent care between physicians. Make sure you are specific in your request to which records you are asking for, do you want all your records for your personal use? If that is the case, be prepared to pay by the page and if you want the photos spcifically ask for the photos as well.
Avatar f tn I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy. They sent me home with a book of meal plans (great selections) a meter and strips and a log chart. I had to check my blood before eating in the morning, and then every 4 hours after that. I had to record all of my logs down. Hope things get better! Good luck hun!
Avatar n tn i don't envy you your task of getting her off the drug habit. But drugs and diabetes don't mix. i have bipolar disorder and that is disruptive enough. When i go through periods of severe depression, i know my diabetes care isn't what it should be and i have to work to get so i care enough to get back to the normal routine i follow when not dealing with severe emotions. i hope you can convince her that drugs cause more disruption than the diabetes care she may be rebelling against.
Avatar n tn ), one would assume that your chances of complications would be reduced. If you went into denial and stopped taking care of your diabetes, then you would definitely be at more risk for serious problems. Keep up the good work and talk to your doctor about your highs, as well as asking for information about the pump.
Avatar n tn t sleep most nights. Even the sheets hitting her leg is too much to take. She was negative for diabetes and she had vascular tests done that were all normal. The doctor now wants her to have a biopsy done. Are they thinking skin cancer? Even from a little cut from a razor? She' never been a sun worshipper. I'm worried. Thank you for any information.
1252074 tn?1271541709 I have a blog that I've started in regards to Health Care Reform and I've come up with a couple of issues and I'd like the MS community to read and look at my current idea, plus a bit of satire, the part of the blog I'd like you to poll is about our gov't giving each and every american a portable usb storage device for storage of important personal medical information, like allergies, recent diagnoses, current drug regimen, etc.