Diabetes
How has having diabetes made you a better person?
Shared by Irish: I was writing my application essay for college and I am going to do it on a life changing experience. I have had type 1 diabetes since February and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on how it has changed your life.
What are the signs of diabetes and when should I be tested?
Shared by Kathleen: Lately I’ve found myself ********* quite oftem, very thristy, and feeling very nauseated when I have eaten something in a few hours. Could this possibly be symptons of diabetes?
Diabetes does run in the family and I just found out that two more realitives were diagnosed. They are much older though, I’m only [...]
How do you deal with Diabetes on a daily basis? is there a routine wihich you have to follow?
Shared by Cassandra: I am a high school student doing a project on Diabetes. Part of the project consists of asking a few questions to people with Diabetes.
What are early signs of diabetes? And what kind of testing is done to check for it?
Shared by Reena: I bruise easily and was told it could be a sign of diabetes. I am only 27. Also what do doctors do to test for diabetes?
Also I get light headed sometimes, hotflashes, can go from happy to sad at times,I do urinate frequently but always have,sometimes I feel weak like I dont [...]
What are the risks of glucosamine causing diabetes, especially with the long term use 4 arthritis?
Shared by Graham: I have just been warned off this product by my Dr due to the concerns of causing diabetes. He has suggested shark cartlidge and high dosage of fish oil instead…… Well, … I’m confused. Does anyone know more about a possible link between taking glucosamine etc for arthuritis and an increase in [...]
How to set up a fundraiser for Diabetes Awareness?
Shared by Bernie: Next year we are having a festival in our town with vendors and advertisements,etc.I would like to do one on Diabetes awarness and earn some money for the cure.But how do I set up one.I have tons of information on the subject.But where can I get keychains or magnets and stuff like [...]
What happens when someone has diabetes and they drink?
Shared by Catrice: I have a friend that drinks alcohol (not the hard stuff) but he has diabetes. I don’t know what to do because I’m really close to this friend. He always reacts the worst to me out of everyone only when he drinks. I just need some help on how to deal with [...]
What are the chances of our baby having diabetes?
Shared by Gracie: Right now I’m sort of seeing the man I hope to marry and the other day we brought up the subject of babies. We discussing that there may be a high risk if we had children that one of our babies would have diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and I believe [...]
How to cope with gestational diabetes in a pregnant woman? Is there any ayurvedic medicine for that?
Shared by Michiko: A pregnant woman discovers her affected by gestational diabetes during the 4th month. Apart from the changing diatery habits and light exercise, she is on daily dose of insulin before food thrice a day. Her present BS is 165. Is there any safe ayurvedic medicine by which she can cut [...]
What are the chances of her getting diabetes?
Shared by Lorean: My friend wants to know what are her cousins chances of getting diabetes? She is 11, she is pretty skinny, but she eats. A LOT. And hates vegetables. He grandfather and a few people before him had it. It skipped her cousin’s dad and aunt. How could we get her [...]