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Can a type 2 diabetic take Alpha lipoic acid 300mg tablets daily?

Harry2304

Can my diabetic mom take 300mg of alpha lipoic acid supplements daily if she suffers from severe diabetic neuropathy pain in her feet and...

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Anyone else using kombigklyze?

danbloom

I have DM type 2 since 2002 diagnosis, age 55. I started on glucophage and it worked ok at first but now my sugars are around 180 and 220...

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meds that may elevate suger spikes in type2 diabetics

tomraq615

will diclofenac cause a rise in blood sugar in type 2 diabetics?

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I have a lump wondering what it is and if I should worry

Nicole8117

So I've had this big lump in my lower right leg for weeks. At first I thought it was just a bruise. Cus there is a pink spot. It seemed t...

3 answers

How high was your A1C before you were diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic?

sunnysmiles83

Just curious about A1C.

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As detailed in question details.

Tanmoy59

Is there any adverse effect of taking Hydrochlorothiazone12.5mg & Amlodipine 10mg for sudden elevation of glucose level,which I have star...

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What are the best accurate and easy to use Glucose kits/meters?

GettingOlder

I get my blood sugar and A1C tested every 3 months but I want to start checking on my own. There are so many meters and kits available t...

3 answers | 4 comments

Happy CL anniversary to Super_Sally888!

Emily_MHManager

Please take a moment to reach out to Super_Sally888, and give a shout out for how much you appreciate her! She has been a Community Lea...

Nerve pain after eating

Fradybrady

What would cause my feet to hurt after eating? This happens a lot of times, especially in the evening. My diabetes is under control and...

9 answers | 7 comments

Pre-diabetic 3 years ago?

NyMe18

I’m having a diabetes scare. I don’t find it very likely that I’m walking around with type 1 and not getting considerably sicker so if I ...

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How fast type 2 diabetes develops?

regula22

If i had normal blood sugar five years ago then is it possible i develop symptomatic type 2 diabetes within five years?

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Hard control of blood sugar - 8-year diabetes type 2

PotatoComes

My mother is 57 years old. She was found diabetes type 2 in 2010. In 2010: Blood sugar is 7.3 mmol/L before meal and 9.8 mmol/L after...

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Blood Sugar lowered significantly after I quit smoking

CheramieIII

I have been pre-diabetic for 12 years (Metphormin 1000 per day for 6 years), high blood pressure which has always been under control, cho...

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Coke Zero

dlWham

How bad is Coke Zero for a type 2 diabetic? I hear conflicting information and even my doctor says that within moderation it's ok to dri...

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Why am I having extreme thirst with hypoglycaemia?

SweetVioletsa

I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic 7 years ago at the age of 63. I was pescribes a short acting insulin with meals and and 46 units of ...

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Skip the chocolates...

purple1234567

Valentines Day is just a few days away and as a diabetic, we know that the carbs in the traditional box of chocolates will not be somethi...

diabetic too much proten in urine have to get numbers down what do i eat.

MARYKAY58

i was told i have too much protein and also microscopic blood in my urine,my dr wants me to work on getting the protein numbers down what...

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Shortness of breath when hungry

uvwx

Hi I always get shortness of breath when I'm hungry. My hunger is growing too. Glucose levels are normal. Any idea?

4 answers

MCT OIL

Johnny2016

I would like to know if MCT OIL ( from coconut) any good for losing fat and for a diabetic diet? It has lots of CV benefits as well as a...

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I on Humalog 75/25. 60 units twice a day. How do I calculate this myself?

dog_gone

How many pens for a one month supply? there are 5 pens/box with 3mL in it with 100 units per mL

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