Facial Numbness and more...
Jul 08, 2008 03:08PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, First congratulations on quitting smoking, that is a wonderful accomplishment. IN regard to the Lamictal and your symptoms, it is always possible that a person may have some unusual side effects from a medication even if it is not a widely accepted side effect. The best thing to do, and I suggest soon, is to speak with the doctor who started you on th...
Splurging with Insulin Resistance?
Jul 08, 2008 03:04PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, A small splurge once in a while is likely okay as long as the servings size is within reason and it doesn't become a habit( for example a "splurge" of cake with ice cream every night is not a good idea). Watching your fat and carb intake during the rest of the day is a good idea as well. So enjoy your birthday cake, but keep in mind the big picture too :...
vision impairment
Jul 08, 2008 03:02PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, I am afraid that I cannot be of much assistance to you as this is out of my field of expertise. It sounds like you need a neuro-ophthalmologist. Sorry I could not be of more help, take care and all the best.
dropping blood sugar
Jul 05, 2008 07:54PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, First thing: carbs for low blood sugars, always. Start with simple carbs t pull your blood sugars up wuickly and then have a small amount of more complexed carb, like crackers and peanut butter, to sustain the blood sugar. There could be many reasons(pregnancy, infections, change in kidney function etc) for a sudden increase in low blood sugars, so yo...
type2 diabetes
Jul 05, 2008 07:52PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, You should still include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they provide many vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber, which are essential to good health. If your sugars are bouncing around, you may need to more evenly spread the fruits throughout the day, and eat soemting along with it to complex the meal and reduce the glycemic index so that sugars ...
Dizziness and head movement?
Jul 05, 2008 07:49PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
HI, There can be lots of reasons for dizziness related to diabetes: dehydration, high or low blood sugars, nerve problems, kidney problems, heart problems, strokes etc. Dizziness that is worsened by moving your head may more likely be due to a problem in the inner ear. In any case, you should be examined by your doctor and then the appropriate tests ordered ...