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Are you thinking about buying health insurance this year through the Exchanges created by the...More
Vitamins and Red Meat
Most posters, here, subscribe to the idea that they need to: 1. Take vitamins and supplements, and 2. Eat...More
Posted by brunosbud
Fast acting Insulin Apidra.
Hi everyone, I have not checked in for a while now. Everything is still going great with my type 1 Diabetes...More
Posted by krhudson
Diabetes
Hi all, just after some advice about whether you think I should be checked for diabetes again. I have a...More
Posted by An_252335
blood sugar
My sugar has been very high the last week, about 300. I cant get it down. Can the medicine I take for blood...More
Posted by jas4819
Depression
my husband has diabetes for about 15 years, but now he is very depressed. I am wondering if the drugs he takes...More
Posted by 1hello23
Wife pregnant with diabetes
My wife has gestational diabetes and has been told by the doctor to go on a gestational diabetes diet. She...More
Posted by KarlPilk

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Should I be worried that my wife has gestational diabetes?
Not sure if I am in the right place-internal tremo...
I have been a diabetic (Type 2) for about 14 years. I take the following medication: 500mg Metformin in the...More
Posted by An_245469
Melons and strawberries for diabetes
A few years ago I attended a diabetes class where the instructor said strawberries and watermelon were ok...More
Posted by waterluver
Melons and strawberries for diabetes
A few years ago I attended a diabetes class where the instructor said strawberries and watermelon were ok...More
Posted by waterluver
Diabetes and ED
Is there a recommended diet or a suggest vitamin before considering medication?
Posted by An_252305
Atkins diet
If you have no kidney problems, I recommend the new Atkins diet. I lost 14 lbs in the last 2 months. The...More
Posted by gailmary86
cnadygirl53
Hello to all. It has been a while since I posted but have been trying to take care of myself and staying...More
Posted by cnadygirl53
waltwa
I am following a combo of the lo-carb Med diet which follows dr. Bernstein's diet. when I discovered I had hi BS...More
Posted by waltwa
sugar to hihg
hello was just put on glyubride0.2 twice a day had suppr at4;30 its after 9;00pm my sugar is 297 why isent it...More
Posted by dixiesmom
Chemotherapy and blood sugars
In a couple of days I start chemo treatments for breast cancer. Does anyone know what I should expect as far...More
Posted by rosieb0715
Diabetes and Weight Loss
My weight has been stubbornly consistent since my diagnosis. Has anyone had success on a diet since...More
Posted by SharonNVirginia

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What diet has acheived the best and most lasting results for you since your diabetes diagnosis?
  • Atkins
  • Fuhrman
  • Low Cal/low fat
  • general vegan
  • reduced portion sizes
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Diabetes and vaccinations
Recently been diagnoised w/diabetes in 2009. Born early to mid 1960's. Should I get my vaccinations updated...More
Posted by An_252239
Diabetes and vaccinations
Recently been diagnoised w/diabetes in 2009. Born early to mid 1960's. Should I get my vaccinations updated...More
Posted by An_252239
Diabetes and vaccinations
I recently have been diagnoised w/type 2 diabetes and controlling it through diet and exercise, but last time...More
Posted by An_252239
feel tired after 2 hours of insulin and breakfast ...
am on insulin for 3 months now ...... i have been taking 17 at night and 23 in the morning .....after...More
Posted by gagaitextiles
Exercise Problems - Please Help!
I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 9 years old, I am now 22. I reached a turning point when I decided...More
Posted by toriann24
A Cure for Diabetes?
Diabetes can be reversed. A vegan diet has reversed many a diabetic. My doctor is vegan and when i came to...More
Posted by denipink
diabetes to my 63 yrs old fathers
my father having diabetes from last yrs, he is a chain smoker as well drink alcohol before meal every night....More
Posted by Dev_Indian
Diabetes is a Metabolic Disorder
Diabetes is a metabolic dysfunction...It's not a disease of food and carbohydrates are not bad for you. The...More
Posted by brunosbud
Type 1 and Retinal Hemeraging
Hello there! I am a 26-year-old who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a moderately young age. ...More
Posted by ChristineMRojas
60 yr old dad
my father has been diagnosed with diabetes since 2006 he won't take medication he has lost 50 pounds, hes...More
Posted by An_252186

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