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Byetta works best for me but is too high a tier on my plan.

cfkohl

Byeta worked great for me - lost 40 lbs on it the first time. Then it went to a higher tier on my Medicare plan and I could not afford i...

2 answers | 2 comments

My fasting sugar level was 118 this morning now sugar level is 272, why?

Diva64_

I recently was diagnose with autoimmune blood disorder in which the Pneumonia and the Flu vaccination triggered the disorder, now various...

3 answers | 1 comment

Can you still get diabetes even if you have no family history of it?

KK_56987

What are the symptoms? what should you look for?

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guidance on health for Diabetic, with renal-stone and fatty liver

kuttandra

Hi one of our friend had a health checkup age 68y with diabetic under control ,came to know about fatty liver grade 2 and a renel calcul...

1 answer

Could I have diabetes? Blood Sugar 257

Alldone30

For the last three months I have been waking up feeling sick. Nasuea, dizziness, tired, headache. Also my appetite is completely.gone but...

2 answers

How do you shop for food?

donnad01

I am on a very fixed budget and can not afford a big food bill. I would like to know how others shop that are on a fixed income. My docto...

4 answers | 1 comment

Would losing weight and eating better help to control my diabetes?

ME1818

I would like to stop taking the medication.

2 answers

Which type of diabetes is worse to have?

AH_1381518751469458019_425_14

I am not familiar with diabetes I just know that it can get worse and can even affect the eyes.

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Is there any truth in blood sugar testing. Results are all over the place.

hope4thegoodstuff

I need help. I am having issues with my blood sugar being high, but I have been having difficulty believing that it is as high as my tes...

11 answers | 1 comment

What is the best way to lower A1C?

erijon

I was diagnosed 6 months ago and at that time my A1C was 7.7 and at this months follow up it was up to 9.9 so I'm just wondering what to ...

14 answers | 5 comments

Metformin vs Vitamin B12

CJ7ole

MUST READ THIS!!! I was referred to a neurologist for my sudden arm weakness. She asked that in my next blood panel, check the B12 l...

3 answers

Metformin not disolving

hoppergwcisp

Recently my dose of metformin was increased to 2-500s night and morning. I developed h pylori and direarra. They treated the h pilori, h...

7 answers

I was diagnosed with Diabetes 14 years ago. I am getting weaker and more sick

naumankhan

50 years old female, diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes and later on hypertension since 2004, has been on Insulin since then. Initially, she ...

3 answers | 4 comments

How long can I live without my medicine

Conco

I recently quit taking my medication. I’m 64 I’ve been type 2 diabetic for 14 years. I have kidney disease, bladder cancer 3 times, neuro...

2 answers

my dad is suffering from high diabetes since 20 years any cure?

JerryMaze

hi i am Jerry and i am new here and my dad is suffering from diabetes since 20 years now it is taking some dangerous conditions like diab...

4 answers

Diabetes and constipation

BHAS_1964

I am diabetic type 2 patient, ages 54 and suffering from constipation.Doctor said it is due to vagus nerve weakness.what is the treatment?

2 answers | 3 comments

High blood sugar!

bertismyheroyay

I just found out that I'm pregnant, and my blood sugar is literally all over the place. One hour it will be 140, and the next hour it wil...

2 answers

Is it safe to take amaryl (glipside) while pregnant?

bertismyheroyay

Just wondering! Thank you!

1 answer

Metformin & Ice Cream

bcmsmom

I have recently been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I just started taking the metformin and after three weeks have run into a problem....

4 answers

A1c 6.7 blood sugar 149. Start Metformin 500. 5 weeks. I'm in trouble.

hope4thegoodstuff

A1C 6.7, blood sugar 149. I had already changed my diet and started an exercise program. But the dr. Put me on Metformin. 5 weeks later....

1 answer | 1 comment

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