Archive for the "Diabetes" Category

29
Mar

For those that have to give themselves shots how scary was the first time and does/did it hurt and/or leave you achy or bruised?
My mom has been a diabetic for over 10 years and is now having to use insulin & I'm a little worried for her…
Answer: I used to be very needle phobic. Now […]

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29
Mar

take thyroxine,can anyone tell me anything about this condition,im just hearing negative things like [ aw you ll put on loads of weight,and you ll have to take tablets for the rest of your life ,im 39 dont smoke dont drink,am pretty active and watch what i eat, can anyone shed some […]

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29
Mar

I have been like extremely thirsty and hungry at, what seems like, no end. With this comes, of course, the frequent restroom trips. Also my vision has been blurry and i have be like really spacey. Kinda scared it could be diabetes so answer back ASAP!!!
Answer: I would call your physician tomorrow and tell them […]

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29
Mar

what should you do in the case of low sugar/diabetic attack???
Answer: Well, you should drink something sugary (ie. Lucozade, Fanta etc….) to bring your blood sugar up swiftly.
Then some complex carbohydrate (ie. Bread, Crackers etc….) to make sure your blood sugar doesn't drop again, as it can do after a while if you just take […]

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28
Mar

Hi so Im 20 and I’ve had type 1 diabetes since I was 14 so you would think I would have this whole “type 1 diabetes” thing wrapped in a nice neat little package but I dont…
1 year ago I also found out that I have graves disease and this as just after I had […]

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28
Mar

I don't feel that i have to urinate at all unless i go to the water closet and do it. Why I don't feel that i have to go to the lavatory like before? and when i urinate a lot of urine comes out.
what could be wrong?
Answer: This could be the result of DIABETIC […]

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28
Mar

What’s the diet for? and can you tell me some information about it?
Answer: Your diet is VERY important to keeping your blood sugar in check, and to prevent complications from high and low extremes in blood sugars. Despite what some are saying, if you eat fatty foods and sugar consistently and in massive […]

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27
Mar

I'm curious because I've been getting so thirsty, feels like im dying of thirst, and I sit at the sink, drinking water, while praying to god to keep me alive. When I eat, it makes me so restless I can't stop moving my body, i have to shake my hands, or pace. I figured a […]

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27
Mar

Low carbs for diabetes?

Author: admin

My step father was just diognosed with type 2 diabetes and his docter stated he should be on a no sugar, low carb diet. Now, I'm wondering…how many carbs a day would this be?
He's 40 something and 215 lbs if that helps.
Answer: It varies according to who you ask. Under 200 would be a good […]

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27
Mar

I had a slightly elevated blood glucose reading last year around dec for a routine blood test and it was 111. so after that i changed my diet in that i only had foods low in carbs and sugar. i usually only have about 10g of sugar per serving and 30 or lower […]

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