Archive for the "Diabetes" Category

26
Mar

i just like eating a lot of almonds, but i heard a lot of fibers can make u crap a lot.
Answer: The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that almonds are problematic for people with sensitive bowels, e.g. IBS, take a look around the web http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_i… at reputable sites. […]

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26
Mar

i have diabetes type 1
Answer: Hi,
You really need to take control of your diabetes before your health goes further downhill.
My aunt lost feeling in her toes, then feet, then went into kidney failure, and died a few years after that. I sure don't want this to happen to you.
I recommend that you get this […]

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26
Mar

Is this the definitive conclusive test that one doesn't have diabetes?
I bought a b.s. monitor because i want to check my self and see if my numbers were fine. cause i figured they would be.
after i eat a small bowl of cereal it went up to 198 and i felt like a was outta […]

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26
Mar

Please use easy words I've looked it up but they use very long medical words so someone please help?
Answer: A lot of people are confused by the term “ketosis.” You may read that it is a “dangerous state” for the body, and it does sound abnormal to be “in ketosis.” But ketosis merely means that […]

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25
Mar

Yet pass no ketones?
Answer: yes it's very possible. it's called:
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
Answer: Unfortunately yes, if you’ve Diabetes and neglected or ommited taking treatment, the blood suger amy soar sky high, and it is not good thing to happen . Despite the fact it is painless, yet it could be ominouse on one's life, […]

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25
Mar

Chinese people eat rice or some form of carbohydrates in each meal. Western media seems to portray high-carb is fattening and bad, but how come Chinese people who have them as staple foods do not become fat?
Answer: There are a couple of things going on here. First, our version of Chinese food is different […]

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20
Mar

Since I've been taking insulin I have been having stomach problems. Could this be from the insulin or possibly something else.
Answer: Is there any chance you’ve gastroparesis? It's delayed stomach emptying caused by nerve damage to the digestive system and happens mostly to diabetics.
“Signs and symptoms of gastroparesis are
* heartburn
[…]

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20
Mar

Does anyone know anything about the side effects of toprol
sp? (metoprolol) My Mother is hesitant to take it. Has anyone had any experience with this drug before? Info would be greatly appreciated
Answer: It is a blood pressure med that diabetics need to be careful with taking. If your mother isn’t diabetic ask in the […]

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19
Mar

my blood sugar is 217 but i dont kow what to do to lower it anyone know?
Answer: Try drinking chamomile tea. New research has found that diabetics who drink chamomile tea every day have lower blood sugar.
Answer: Your ONLY recourse at this time is increases exercise.
It is clear that you have already put the carbs […]

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19
Mar

Yes, our blood sugar shoots up after a meal but it has to go down below 120 mg/dl after 2 hours or else you might have an Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) and might develop Diabetes later on if your sugar level keeps on way above the limit just mentioned after eating (post-prandial).
Answer: if you’re not […]

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