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Who All Is Dealing With Memory Loss, Since Diabetes Diagnosis?

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Hi Do Any Of You Guys Have A Problem With Intense Itching Mainly Above The Ankles

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
South Africa durban
A DiabetesTeam Member

That's awesome

June 15

How Long Do Elevated Blood Sugars From A Cortisone Shot Last?

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Glen Ellyn, IL
A DiabetesTeam Member

Pretty much until it's all out of your system

It reaches it's "half life" at 36 hours but can still effect blood sugar for a day or two after that

April 2

Why Are My Fasting Glucose Levels Hi (140-150) With Metformin And Ozempic, Been On Ozempic Since January And Metformin For 2 + Years

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Bradenton, FL
A DiabetesTeam Member

Ozempic deals with sugars from the food you eat, don't do much for your fasting numbers

Metformin only works on fasting numbers - no value for the foods you eat

So if your fasting numbers are… read more

April 2

Hi Everyone..7 Days On Metformin ER 500..my BG Is High 13mol ,i Stopped Sugar,also Don't Have Appetite,when Will I Reach Low Readings?

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Winburg, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm so sorry. That medication is hard on the stomach. I had to be taken off of metformin,because of the side effects. I hope you feel better soon. Yes,it does take a little time. When I was first… read more

April 2

Is Diabetes An Autoimmune Disease Like Arthritis Too. Esther

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Indianapolis, IN

I sometimes put a half teaspoon of aloe vera juice in my hot coffee β˜• and hot tea too. I learned that in my premed years ago and from the arthritis foundation too. According to the arthritis foundation it helps arthritis and other autoimmune diseases too.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune. Type 1.5 diabetes, aka LADA is autoimmune.

Type 2 diabetes is not.

April 1

Hi With T2D Do You All Do 15 Minutes Of Walk After Every Meal? Or Is It Okay To Do Longer Walk Once A Day. TIA

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Thornhill, ON
A DiabetesTeam Member

20 minutes once a day is "sufficient" for most, but as Pat notes, every bit you can do ("extra") helps a lot

March 31

No Questions For The Moment, Just My Heartiest Regards To All πŸ’—

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Greece, EU
A DiabetesTeam Member

what about artificial sweeteners?

October 26

Why Do I Get Numbness Imji NYm My Feet When I Walk

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Louisville, KY
A DiabetesTeam Member

It's neuropathy, which is a common problem associated with diabetes. I suffer from it and my physician recommended that I take 200 mg vitamin B6 daily. It has helped.

May 29

Must Go For Operation In 4day What To Do To Get My Blood Sugar Down

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Polokanie
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you so much

April 2

Hello Guyz...is This Glucopro Tablet Really Help To Prevent Diabetes?

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Free state South africa
A DiabetesTeam Member

What foods should I avoid

March 29
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