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    Not losing weight from vegan diet. tips?

    Hey, I went from low carb diet (rice, potato, bread, chicken) to a vegan diet 2 months ago. Mostly because i want to get better blood sugar controls and lose weight. I have Diabetes 1. But i’m not losing weight. Any advice on why? I’m exercising each day, 1+ hour walk or run. My vegan...
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    Diabetes 1 And Depression + Antidepressants

    Hey guys, How common is depression for you who have Diabetes 1? Experience with antidepressants? When do you know that antidepressants might be the only solution to diabetes 1 depression? I have been having low and high blood sugar peaks and also weight gain. This is probably due to my...
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    Dizziness, Poor Motor Skills, Room Spinning Around. What Is It?

    It all started with fatigue, then sore throat and led to the room spinning around when i turned my head in my bed. Or when standing up form the bed, then the room was spinning for 30 seconds. I have slightly dark circles under my eyes and i feel heaviness on my dark circles from time to time...
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    Dark circles under eyes by diabetes 1?

    Just asking if it can occur even after i have had diabetes for over 15 years now. past 4 years the dark circles have gone worse. Might it be to do my swinging blood sugar levels? or my gut?
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    Dark circles under eyes by diabetes 1?

    Hey, Does long term high HBA1C or constant hypos cause dark circles under eyes for diabetic 1? Also it affects my gut health i can feel,
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    adrenal fatigue experiences?

    Hey, Anyone been experiencing adrenal fatigue? Or being treated for it atm? Could it be caused by diabetes as well?
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    Cymbalta 60 me for major depression. Experiences?

    Hey. I used to take cymbalta 60 me for major depression and stress 4 years ago. Only side effect were sweating and brain zaps when whitdrawing. I took cymbalta for 6 months and I had never felt better. When I quit I gradually become my old depressed self. Now I'm thinking of starting with...
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    Brintellix (Vortioxetine) 10mg. Experiences?

    Hello, I have been suffering from major depression for the past 3 years. Been resisting to take any antidepressants. Got described to take Brintellix (Vortioxetine) 10mg. Anyone have any experience from Brintellix (Vortioxetine) 10mg for depression/major depression? But I feel that nothing...
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    Can high blood pressure cause fatigue and dizziness?

    Hello, I'm a Diabetic 1 with high blood pressure. Inherited from my father, probably. I have been on and off with medicaction for my blood pressure. Micardis is the medicine. However my blood pressure readings are often close to 140/90. If my blood pressure is in this range for prolonged...
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    Dizziness (vertigo), lightheadedness signs of depression?

    no vomiting. just tiredness and dizziness. doctor said it could be due to stress/depression as well as i have been feeling stressed and depressed lately
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    Dizziness (vertigo), lightheadedness signs of depression?

    Hello, I have been feeling dizzy and lightheaded for a while. It started with the room spinning when I turned my head left and right on the bed, or when I stood up from the bed. that disappeared. Now I have an unsteady feeling when I walk and get dizzy feeling when turning my head. Also feel...
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    Is it stress, depression or burn out?

    Hey, I’m a diabetic 1 with Autism. For the past 3 years i have felt constant fatigue, no motivation, sleep issues, stomach problems, bad memory and concentration issues. I took antidepressants Cymbalta 60 mg before this during 8 months for major stress and it helped me with almost no side...
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    Is it Depression or IBS?

    Hey, All my life I've had loose stools on mornings. Usually, i have to run 3-4 times to the toilet after breakfast or coffee. Rest of the day is pretty normal, except for leaky gut, feeling full or reduced appetite. I also have constant fatigue, confusion, difficulties with memory and more or...
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    Cymbalta for depression?

    Hey, Have been in a depressive mood for the past 2 years. Did a general health checkup which ruled out any serious causes. My HBA1C has been averaging at 6,6. So with the general health fine, the conclusion is that it must be my fluctuating blood sugar levels. I'm on a low-carb diet as well...
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    Experience of Cymbalta for depression?

    Hey, After an evaluation at a psychiatrist, I got described to take Cymbalta Duloxetine 30 mg for my depression, OCD. Cymbalta Duloxetine has worked fine for me in the past during a 6 month period. Will it work in the same positive way again? Any experienced of taking Cymbalta Duloxetine 30...
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    My Left Index Finger Is Twitching Randomly

    Hey, For the past few weeks, my left index finger has started to twitch irregularly. I have Diabetes 1 with moderate blood pressure. I have also felt depressive for the last 2 years, is my left index finder twitching a symptom of that? Or can it be anything else? Anyone with similar experiences?
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    Should i start taking antidepressants?

    Hello guys! I have been Diabetic 1 for 19 years now. My HBA1C has at avarage been steadily good. Im on Low Carb diet. But last few years i have been going up in testing my blood sugar levels. From 5 times a day to between 10-15 a day. I feel it might be too much and even docors think so. But i...
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    Constant high morning sugars with Lantus

    Hey guys, I have been having constant high mornings sugars. Im a Diabetic 1 with Novorapid short lasting insulin and Lantus as long lasting insulin. I usually take 35 units Lantus Im on a low carb diet and i regularly exercise, do yoga and meditate. But these swings in my blood sugars have...
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    Anyone had or have anxiety now?

    Hey guys, Im a diabetic type 1. 16 years now. 2 times in my life i have been in period of depression. Now it feels like its coming again. Im on low carb diet and my sugars are high in morning and rising in evening. Sometimes i wake up in middle of night due to high blood sugar. Or due to...
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    Traveling to USA from Europe. Tips?

    Thanx. Do i need to have a letter from my doctor stating that im a diabetic in order to enter USA? my doctor said its not needed. and i do not have it now
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