I’m doing a paper on genetic susceptibility and need to further research it deeper. How is it that food borne chemical toxins cause diabetes? Like what specifically do they do to your body? And how does being exposed as a very young infant to cow’s milk cause diabetes as well? I KNOW that these aren’t proven causes and just hypothesis. Thanks!
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Since being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes I have lost 22 pounds, gave up flour, sugar and white rice, jog two miles a day and really fought going on meds. My doctor talked me into Glucophage at 500mg each evening – the very lowest dose he said. I have had incredible numbers since. I fought meds because I didn’t want to be one of those "lazy diabetics" who rely on meds but don’t make any life changes – I know several. He really insisted on the meds and I’m glad I gave in. But . . . he told me I could come off meds if I lost another 20 pounds and got my A16 lower in the next 3 months – I was 7.7 before Glucophage. How will he/I be able to tell if it was diet and exercise or the meds that bring my BG down? I am very happy with my numbers since adding meds but would love to be off of them entirely. Any experience getting off meds? or with Glucophage? Thanks!
Oops! I meant A1C not A16 – but that’s probably a test of some kind )

I am a 50 year old female who has just been diagnosed with Diabetes. We are going to try to control it with proper diet for now. My doctor gave me a referral to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist because Diabetes can lead to eye problems. What can I expect from my visit to the Ophthalmologist?

ive just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, im seeing the nurse regular and has asked me to drop a urine test off at the surgery, to check if my kidneys are ok, im 32 and feel healthy and i just wanted to know will my kidneys be ok or will they phone me and say they have packed up, or am i being paranoid, im doing everything ive been told, diet, excersise e.tc, ?

This is purely out of curiosity, because I’m in medical school and we haven’t extensively covered diabetes yet.
A girl that was at a party I was at was diabetic (not sure which type, but she takes insulin shots) and drinking excessive amounts of beer. She was also smoking weed. She started feeling sick and acting really strange and screaming a lot and throwing up. We tried to test her blood sugar, but she was apparently out of strips so we couldn’t do it. We ended up calling rescue and they took her to the hospital.
Does this sound like hypoglycemia? Best answer goes to the most informative.

I need a thesis sentance. I also need a opening paragraph. Can anyone help me? So far I’ve written about the correlation between sugar and diabetes and the seperate aspects and effects of them.

what is the difference between type -1 and type -2 diabetes? How is it found in blood, urine samples? How does treatment differ for type-1 and type-2 diabetes?

Start off I’m in Britain.
My health is annoying at the moment, have hyperthyroidism and now been diagnosed (today) with Diabetes, type 2. They apparently come hand in hand. I have always been, I suppose, ignorant and never looked into diabetes and still not sure how to feel about having it.

I have some questions regarding what I can eat, as the ‘help sheet’ wasn’t so helpful.

The list below are things I’m not too sure about :

1. Low fat cheese spread, Like Philadelphia Spread.

2. Heinz Baked Beans

3. Pitta Bread. The bread used for kebabs.

4. Lasagna and Spaghetti.

And anything other than water and tea to drink.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Omg you guys have been so great with the detailed information for me, thank you ever so much, I don’t think I could pick a best answer, all are so helpful and great!

Thanks again for all your support xx

Lets say ive developed diabetes type 2 within the last few weeks. How could a 90 day a1c matter? Its averaging the last 90 days. So if I was okay 90 days ago,but got worse recently, how would that effect the a1c?

I’m basically asking because my a1c is 5.6 yet I have all the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

I overheard someone mention their relative drank way too much beer on a daily basis, and their physician said their diabetes was caused by excessive daily beer-drinking. Is this true?

Ive just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and still educating myself .What is a normal blood sugar level for non diabetic and diabetics ? Im taking Metformin now , how does that help .Am I going to need to quit using alcohol and tobacco ?

my grandfather was just diagnosed with type two diabetes and the doctor just told him, "low carb diet" so he really dosnt know what that means. i was wondering if anybody knew the RDA of carbs for a diabetic of if there are any good websites where i could look up this stuff. also recipes or websites with recipes for diabetics would be great. thanks and if you need more info just ask.

I went into the ER today to get some anitbotics for Swimmer’s Ear. While I was waiting for the prescriptions. A nurse came in and pricked my finger. The gluclose level came out to be 314.

So another nurse told me, bluntly, that I have diabetes. He didn’t say which type but the doctor who came in after him seemed to confirm my suspicion that it’s type 2.

Diabetes is strong on both sides of my family so it’s not that the thought didn’t occur to me but I’m scared shitless right now.

I want to know when I go see my regular doctor tomorrow will I be put into the hositpal?
I’ve always had high levels. In the 200′s or something.

Also I had just eaten dinner (I expected to be at the ER for a few hours and hadn’t eaten anything)

So I will need more tests to back it up? That’s reassuring.

If I have diabetes, can I get a medical pass to cut the wait of lines. Cause I cant stand in long lines just incase of low or high blood sugar. Dont wanna be stuck in a line and not be able to get out.

Doctors suggested that one of my very dearest relative should be given insulin injection daily as she has diabetes. Is it given to the patient whose kidneys have been very damaged? I’m so scared, someone please tell.