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  1. debbiiee

    Theme park & fun rides

    I went to a theme park with friends and in every fun ride like roller coaster, there was a warning that people with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and any other chronic ailments should not go for the ride.. Does that mean that I shouldn't enjoy those fun rides with friends? Feeling down!!
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    Glucerna SR from abbot

    Any Type 1 using gluserna drink from Abbott nutrition?
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    Microalbuminurea at diagnosis

    How many of you had microalbuminurea at the time of diagnosis? I had & one of the GP said that its very uncommon to have microalbuminurea at the diagnosis for type 1....
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    Red itchy bumps

    Red itchy bumps have appeared almost all over limbs sparing the trunk. Sugars are all over the place. I Don't know if its allergic reaction. Feeling irritated... Anybody can offer any temporary solution right now??
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    Health professionals' education

    What are the transformations you think are to be brought in the field of education of health care professionals in this era? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Feeling numb....:(

    Most of the morning while getting up, i feel numbness in both my extremeties which get resolves soon after getting out of the bed. I notice that numbness starts if i keep my legs or hands in the same position for more than few minutes... My hbA1c is 7.1 & a year going to be completed after...
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    Pancreatitis & diabetes

    Does anybody here have diabetes that occured after few episodes of pancreatitis? One of my cousin's friend after 3 episodes of pancreatitis developed DKA. Then he is on basal bolus therapy now. He is found to be insulin resistant too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    FDA approving LC diet

    Low-carb Diet Recommended for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Patients - http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/diabetes-news/16701-low-carb-diet-recommended-for-type-1-and-2-diabetes-patients- Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Missing basal

    I am taking tresiba at present since lantus caused a lot of low sugars. Its almost 2months since i started tresiba. I usually take it in the evening. Today i could not remember if i took my basal. I think i did not take but i am not sure. I am afraid of taking twice & suffer nocturnal hypos. I...
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    Missing basal

    I am taking tresiba at present since lantus caused a lot of low sugars. Its almost 2months since i started tresiba. I usually take it in the evening. Today i could not remember if i took my basal. I think i did not take but i am not sure. I am afraid of taking twice & suffer nocturnal hypos. I...
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    Due HbA1c.....

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    What are the risks due to hypo unawareness???

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    Diabetics' expectations from HCPs

    To start with, All Doctors & Nurses should know the importance of personalised medicine in the field of diabetes care because no two individuals are the same. Add on ur points here:) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    After an hypo....

    I always feel okay after correcting a hypo. I dont feel much disturbed. But now i am getting headache for few hours after an hypo. What do people feel usually after a hypo is over? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Tresiba users.....

    Hi I am not taking Tresiba, but I wud like to know how people get on with it. Pls share ur experiences if u have switched to tresiba from another basal. Do u find it superior to other basals? There is not much info about tresiba in the forum. Any thanks in advance:):):) Sent from the Diabetes...
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    Type 1 HF causes Insulin Resistance???

    While reading an article on metformin & mice, the mice were fed high fat diet to induce insulin resistance & then what metformin does in insulin resistant mice was studied. There is no strong evidence with humans although. I would like to know if anyone here have noticed insulin resistance after...
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    Saturated fats

    Hi A high saturated fat intake is associated with higher risk of impaired glucose tolerance- says an article. Is it correct? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Proteins & kidney damage

    Hi Does high protein intake damages kidney as it is mentioned at several places in the forum? Dr.Bernstein suggests that protein restriction is unjustified for all diabetics. Only those with pre-existing nephropathy should be concerned about proteins. He also quotes 1995 article- Nutritional...
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    Exercise causing hyperglycemia

    Often I am experiencing increasing blood sugars after exercise. What can be the reason & how to avoid this? Its not the case always. Mostly i find decreasing levels though hypers have become common now:( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Want to GAIN weight:(

    Hi My BMI is 18.2 & it has gone down from 18.9 in january. I want to halt this weight loss without affecting my sugars much. I would be happy to have a BMI of atleast 19. I am 159 cm of height, weighing 46 kgs. Need some good ideas to gain weight. Any thanks in advance:) Sent from the Diabetes...