Diabetes - Type 2 Community

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Which type of diabetes is worse to have?

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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...

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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

ANYONE LOSS HAIR WHILE ON VICTOZA

xstitchnheaven

I have type 2 diabetes. My doctor prescribed Byetta and I tried it for several months and the nausea side effects of it was devastating a...

21 answers | 2 comments

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...

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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....

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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

I have a foot ulcer

RiosS

How can I fill the hole on my foot ulcer which is 3 cm.

1 answer

what foods are low risk for diabetes

mgio34

looking to stay away from high sugary fruits and vegetables. which ones are low sugar?

1 answer

How do you know if you have Diabetes?

daniedwards

Hello, So, for the past month weeks I've had a constant ache in my right foot, sometimes in my left. It's kind of like a heavy feeling...

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SUGAR SHOOT UP

sarahshapiro1375

I went fasting for almost ten hours but upon checking my sugar levels are still way too high. Anybody had that?

4 answers | 2 comments

can diabetes cause stump pain in above kneee amputee?

tony7246

I am an 55yr m, above knee amputee. I had an accident when I was 15. it seems lately when I walk a far distance I get what feels like m...

2 answers | 1 comment

Latest Treatment Trends for Type 2 Diabetes

specialmom

So, often treatment follows in trend style with certain things being used a lot and then a new way of treating becomes en vogue. What's ...

4 answers | 3 comments

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