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What Diabetes Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A DiabetesTeam Member 153 answers

What Are Your Favorite Low-carb Snacks? 🥒🍎

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How Much Does That Thing You Use To Check Your Sugar Levels Cost (sorry I Don't Even Know Its Name🙈)

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Go South Africa
A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm assuming you mean a Blood Glucose Testing Meter

If so the meter itself can be anywhere from "free" up to about 100 dollars (USD)

I have never paid for one, most of the companies will give you… read more

March 11

I Have A Large Blister In The Tip Of One Of My Fingers Due To A Burn. What Should I Do?

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Belfast, UK

I was using hair straighteners yesterday. They slipped from my hands and I burnt the tips of 2 fingers trying to catch them. It took several hours for the burn and heat to leave one of them, and I now have a large blister covering most of that fingertip. Should I contact my gp?

A DiabetesTeam Member

I am glad. Mine is healed up now, but it took awhile and was infected. I hope yours are better!

March 26

My Dr Prescribed Metformin For Pre Diabetes.. If Gave Me Diarrhea.. Can I Take Something Else.. THANK YOU

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Bronx, NY
A DiabetesTeam Member

Metformin is commonly prescribed for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, it can cause side effects like diarrhea. Here are some alternatives and considerations:

1. Biguanides: Metformin is the… read more

September 6

Does Anyone Know How Many Carb's A Diabetic Is Allowed In One Day?

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Sparta, TN
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Some people can handle more carbs than others, search @A DiabetesTeam Member and read his post, he will give you a guideline. Best of luck to you🤗🤗

September 6

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Nelspruit, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Its ok just sacary iam 53 I have a twin had stoke 2 years ago she's had diabetes too still not no better

November 14

What Are Good Breakfast Options. I Have Egg Whites And Veggies Every Morning. I'm Looking For Other Options, Please.

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Bloomfield, NJ 07003
A DiabetesTeam Member

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March 13

Anyone On Mounjaro? How Is It Going?

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Berlin, CT
A DiabetesTeam Member

First week no adverse effects so far.

March 9

Any Of Those Gummies Really Work To Lower Blood Glucose?

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Rome, NY
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you!
So your saying Dr. Oz gummies is fake. Snake oil.

March 9 (edited)

I Feel Like Something Is Crawling Under My Skin And Hallucinate A Lot. How Can I Overcome This Feeling?

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Brakpan, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

I would see your healthcare provider to make sure this isn't a medical or psychiatric condition.

March 11

How Will The Change To Daylight Savings Time Effect Diabetics?

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Inverary, ON

I borrowed the following from Roche Diabetes (make the Accu-Chek meters) - they have explained it rather well:

Our bodies are finely-tuned machines. In the morning when it is time to wake up, our body knows to release cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress.

Back in the day it was vital for helping us escape from a chase with a tiger, but today it helps us get out of bed.

That release of cortisol triggers an increase of glucose (sugar) production by the liver. Again… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Graham for another great explanation. I never adjust my night time timing and I sometimes wonder if I should. Though as you say it will work out in a couple weeks. Thank you again. Of… read more

March 9
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