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I was just diagnosed with type 2 about a month ago and I'm having trouble figuring out what I can and can't eat to keep my blood sugar down. Is there any basic rules I should go by to help me figure this out. Any help will be appreciated

what is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

does dark yellow urine and really foul smell and strong mean diabetes? I drink alot of water.

What is the difference between prediabetes and borderline diabetes? I kmow a little about it, but can you explain more about it?

I am 25 and I got Diabetes a year ago. I was wondering about having children. I have one son already who is 4. I would like more but I am so scared. I heard I could have healthy children but I have no one to talk about this with. My doctor isn't very good. It seems kinda new to me still. Do you think you could help?

I have been told that I have type 1 diabetes by one doctor and type 2 by another. Is it possible to have both, and why the difference?

I am a 34 year old female newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and am on a limited income with no insurance. My doctor wants me to test 5-6 times per day. My problem is that test strips are so expensive. Is it really necessary to test this often? If so is there anyway to offset the cost of my strips?

My husband was recently service connected fordiabetes(1969/1970Vietnam) diagnosed 2000. Hypertension & CAD diagnosed 1992 & 1995. How long could prediabetes have existed prior to 1992?

Hello my name is Christa and recently my father had a heart attack. While he was in ICU, he found out that he also has diabetes. I've heard that things leading to heart attacks and diabetes are genetic. I have most of my fathers genes and lately I've been suffering from acid indigestion and very bad gas. Are these signs of either disease?

I was watching dLife television and one of the little popups said that if sugar is above 250 to be careful of ketones, and that it could be dangerous. What are ketones and how do they affect me? Also, my sugar is currently less than in control...meaning I'm almost constantly at 250. Should i not exercise? That goes against all i've been told to do thus far.

I was diagnosed at age 49 with no family history. The endocrinologist I saw at a large Northern California HMO did no testing for cause, only blood glucose and related tests. Should I insist on testing to confirm autoimmune diabetes?

Over the last 2 years or so I have slowly had an increase in what I think may be a symptom of prediabetes. After I eat dinner, while sitting at the table relaxing I suddenly get very tired and nod off to sleep. I may awaken and nod off a couple of times again in about a 20 min. period. Then I'm fine. My father did this nearly every night and in his late 60's was diagnosed with diabetes. Is this a sign of prediabetes or something else entirely?

I went to the doctor for my yearly exam. I told her that I've been very tired and that my feet and eyes hurt. I asked to be checked for diabetes. I'm 53, and my father developed type 2 diabetes at age 45. My A1c came out at 6.1. My doctor is not concerned that I'm diabetic, but I think that I am. Also, my triglyceroids went from 185 to 258 between September and May. That tells something, I think. Thanks for listening. Terri

I am experinceing a number of symptoms related to type 2 diabetes. One symptom I had not seen and want to know about are Bartholin cysts and are they diabetes related. Thus far I can relate my problems to about 3 symptoms I've seen on multiple sites, but the cause of my constant cysts still eludes me. Can this be something that occurs in diabetics but is rare and not often listed?

I was recently told that I am in the prediabetes stage. This is a hard thing for me because I am a truck driver and dont know if it is totally possible to turn this around. Could you please help me?

My husband who is 34 years old and only weighs 130 pounds for a 5 foot 8 inch person has been noticing different effects on his body when he consumes a lot of sugar. He has been having problems with his kidneys lately. His father and his father's mother both had diabetes. Can someone who is young and fit have diabetes?

I have history of PCOS. My endocrinologist says I don't "officially" have diabetes but have IFG. However I have had fasting glucoses of up to 135 and randoms in the 170's after a higher carb meal. I take metformin 500 1 X day. Any thoughts on whether I do or don't have diabetes. She is treating me like I do with A1C and checking my feet etc.

My child was diagnosed with diabetes, which he has fast glucose reading was 131. His age is 8 years old. I just want to clarify whether it is type 1 or type 2. How can type 2 lead to type1. We are confused, please help us.

I am a 39 year old female just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have not been put on any medication, just told to lose weight and limit my sugar intake. I am 5'4" and weigh 197lbs, how many carbs am I allow a day? I want to lose the weight correctly and control my diabetes.

What does "diabetes onset" mean and how do you know when it has happened?

What test can be run to get some kind of reliable diagnosis?

is there an amount of water that is too much. I am not diabetic

the aic is 5.2 and glucose average is 70-95 could this be a misdiagnosed by the drs?

At what point does medication become necessary to control BS in prediabetics?

I've been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, hypokalemia & now diabetes but I stay always low. off metformin now. Do I still have Diabetes.???

Recently diagnosed Type 2, on metformin and januvia. Also of concern, I have Lyme Disease, 4th time. How does one affect the other?

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but I also have remitting-relapsing multiple sclerosis. How can I tell if my symptoms are diabetes or MS?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last February while hospitalized for surgery. Since then I have gained 25 lbs! Why? work out an hour every day.

I Have been diagnosed as Insulin Resistance. Is that classified as Type 2 Diabetes?

For the last 3 weeks I have been having terrible mood swings, cry about little things. Does this mean I am having problems adjusting to my diagnosis?

i was diagnosed with Type II back in feb. lost 60 lbs by aug. lost only 4 lbs by nov. what gives?

Is there a test to determine whether you are a type 1 or a type 2 diabetic?

I was diagnosed with T2 in September, my liver enzymes were also elevated? How do i get rid of the elevation in my liver?

when they say fasting glucose testing when do you fast and for how long. new at this. looking for answers

I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 12 years ago and with diabetes 10 yrs ago. I have only gained significant weight the last year or so. Why?

After being diagnosed a diabetic, are you a diabetic for the rest of your life even if your HbA1c >7?

If my A1C levels stay OK, will I avoid complications or will I get them anyway just because of the diagnosis?

How d I make it with being newly diagnosed, no insurance and on a limited income?

What blood sugar levels indicate type 2 as opposed to type 1?

My Avg fasting readings are 110 to120's. Last month I had several 130's. Would I now be classified type 2 or still pre diabetic

Exactly what factors label a person as being diabetic? What is the "weight" of these diagnostics to each other?

I was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2; my Dr. has not yet confirmed neuropathy, he started me on Metanx, 1x a day. Tell me about Metanx?

I have just been diagnosed as a diabetic, but my doctor has not told me if it is Type 1 or Type 2. How can you tell?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and want to know what specialty doctor should I be seeing for it. An internist or endocrinologist.

Diagnosed with type 2 fasting glucose 390 I was perscribed Glipizide 5mg 2 times a day. Without a bed time snack it is still 220

My question concerns my husband. He is newly diagnosed type 2 w/ ketatosis, 1/14/09. I need to know when to be concerned with bs dropping too low?

I was recently diagnosed with type 2, 5 ft 2" 95 pounds. On Metformin, glipizide and actos but still high. Any recommendations to lower my blood sugar

When did testing blood become standard for testing for diabetes?

Six months ago, I was told I have T2 diabetes. On oral Metformin and I have had terrible leg or muscle pain almost wrapping around my knee & leg.

Sometimes a 1/2 hour to an hour after I eat lunch or dinner I can barely keep my eyes open. Is that related to the diabetes?

My name is donlittleriver and I'm a recent (2/4/09) diagnosed type 2. I am now taking metformin. How long does it take to be effective?

Is there something I am missing in this diagnosis? I thought you had to have two blood tests with the BG being 126 or over....

Does skipping meals make your blood levels go up? I just got diagnosed and I don't eat regularly. Should I try eating snacks in between meals

I'm type 2. Diagnosed may of 08 with a 531 bs. I have lost muscle mass and are ther vitamins that I could take to along with exercising?

How do you know if your type 1 or type 2 diabetic

A month ago I started experiencing severe tingling in my extremities & vagina. I was diagnosed W/Diabetes 2 days later. Its driving me NUTS! HELP!

Can a Dx be undone?

I am trying to control my blood sugar by diet/exercise. I have gone from 397 in the A.M. to 243 and p.m. is now 177. How do I get it stable & lower?

Last Sept I was diagnosed type 2 with A1C of 6.7. Since then the last 2 tests have both come back 5.6. Could the first A1C been a mistake?

Diagnosed January 2009 with Type 2. Why am I hungry all the time??

I have frequent urge to urinate. I'm T2 diagnosed recently and this may have happened previously. Does drinking a lot of water help?

When diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes was told to keep 2 hr. PCs <140. Am unable to. (170-190) Is this dangerous. A1Cs <5.9.

I ate a southern style chicken sanwich and grape jelly and about an hour later my glucose level tested and it was 127 do i have diabetes?

Am I Type 1 or Type 2? What's in a name?

Is it possible I was misdiagnosed? I had no symptoms or family history? My bg 7 day average is 119, is that high? Should I take the meds. given me?

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and put on Metformin along with glyburide and a pril, why do I feel worse now than I did before medicine

Why do I still have all of the symptoms I had when I diagnosed, and why have they not gone away?

Recently been diagnosed w/ type 2. I have been wearing glasses and contacts for 30 y & lately I have not had to wear either to see. Why?

I am a Type II diabetic, male, 63 years old, diagnosed 11 years ago. Does diabetes increase the risk of heat exhaustion?

How long after diagnosis can you consider yourself a newly diagnosed?

I've been diagnosed t2 for a year now. I am on on 70/30 insulin, actos, and metformin. Why are all three necessary?

I have just found out I have type 2. I am unable to see my Dr untill august 25. My Dr is booked. don't know what numbers are good or not good for me

I received a diagnosis as Type 2 approximately 1 year ago. I am using a testosterone supplement (Androgel). Should I expect this to raise my BG?

is it possible for A1C to be high, but not be diabetic?

my doctor some years ago said I had systemic candida albicans infection. is it possible that a current dx of diabetes is wrong and it's candida?

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I find that I have a burning sensation in my eyes all the time. What could be the cause?

i was diagnose type 2 diabetes 4 yrs ago as soon as i take meds metformin i developed a rashed & itchy skin can you give me adviced what i need to do.

Is it dpn if the neuropathy starts 6 years before a diabetes diagnosis?

I've had moderate to severe genital itching since being diagnosed with T2. I've tried to treat it as a yeast infection, but to no avail.

i was diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes by my doctor last month (Jul 09). After reading other publications it seems to me I have pre-diabetes condition?

what exactly determines being a type 2 diabetic? Is it possible to be misdiagnosed?

Was I suffering from prediabetes in 1999? If yes. What role did prediabetes play on the type 2 almost four years later?

My brother was recently diagnosed .(type2) He is on a very very low carb diet. Aren't there negatives to not eating enough carbs while losing weight

I was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 6 months ago I was diagosed with type 2. Can I continue oral meds or do I have to have insulin for type1?

Results of Glucose Tolerance test are: Fasting: 88, 30 mintues: 197,1 hour: 166 and 2 hours: 100 What do the results mean, diabetes or no diabetes?

I was just DX with type2 diabetes. My dr. put me on Byetta 5mg 2 x day. ANd my blood sugar is still high and low at times. what should i expect ????

Hello, I have recently (Jan '09) been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, and since then I get an upset stomach, often with vomitting, VERY frequently.

Had a OGTT. 30 minutes after the drink, my BS was 207, after 1 hour it was 239 and at 2 hours it was at 129. Diagnosis of Diabetes?

I was diagnosed type 2 4 mos.ago, now 40 lbs of wt.loss, 30 minutes of exercise a day, 45 to 60 carbs a meal 3 x a day, I think I was misdiagnosed.

Im I a diabetic or Pre-diabetic? Im reading mostly 103-105 fasting , 150 after 2hrs of meal. I eat white rice most time (even now). Im not on any med.

I have PCOS and was on Metformin briefly for infertility. I still feel awful but never test diabetic although I have many symptoms. What should I do?

I have just been diagnosised with diabetes 2 and I have been wearing glasses for years and I have noticed that I cannot read a book -vision is blurred

Is an A1c ">6,5" type 2 diabetes? I getting conflicting information. Endocrinologist says it is type 2 diabetes. No fasting glucose test was taken.

What are the early symptoms of neuropathy? I was diagnosed this past summer with Type 2 and have probably had it for sometime.

My husband was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,but his doctor hasnt prescribed a meter for him.Should HE have done this already?

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I like to now if my mom and dad at 50sh both have diabetes and grandfather died from diabetes complication what are my chances of getting diabetes .

I'm concerned with my daughter's health. She's 40 yrs of age. Can I talk to her doctor ref my concerns with her weight, and health issues, Diabetes?

is low blood glucose a sign of diabetes

Can children show symptoms of diabetes at a young age without being type 1

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 5 and at the time her blood sugar was 200 and her C-peptide was 1. Could she have type 2?

How will know if I have type 1, or type 2 diebates. None of my family members have, or had it.

Approximately how long does it take for the hormones that cause the gestational diabetes to leave the system? How long before I know it's type 2?

I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 AND I HAVE NO TEETH AND LIMITED INCOME WHAT CAN I EAT IN PLACE OF NUTS OR HARD FRUIT

How do you diagnose diabetes in someone who may have been masking it by following a diabetes management regimen for 4 yrs?

I just got a call from the doctor who said my blood sugar was a little too high. When I had the blood test done I was fasting. They want me to exercise and take control of my eating. I am very small and don't eat that much. Diabetes runs in both sides of my family. Where do you suggest I start to take control of this problem before it turns into diabetes? Thanks! Pat

I am 36 yrs.old 360 lbs.sometimes all of a sudden I get extreamly weak and shaky and the oly thing that makes it go away somewhat is things with sugar in it. Does that mean I have diabetes or could have?

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