I hear a lot of hype about energy drink and how they can harm your health but what i gather is mainly a spike in the blood sugar. I drink energy drinks but all of them i drink are sugar free. I just would like to know your take on these.

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

I’ve just went to Longs for health screeing, I was suprised that my HBA1c = 6.2 (<6 for non diabetic) but my glucose was normal (81). I had an "one touch ultrasmart" glucose meter and I somestimes used it and the level have always been normal. I ran the glucose tests at home everyday after that (3 days) and also came back to have them check glucose level one more time and it is still normal. However, I am still worried sick because that that HBA1c that I should not take. Could someone please help me to explain my situation. Thank you very much.

Last year I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I feel like I am dying, my health is going down fast. I JUST DON’T FEEL LIKE MYSELF ANYMORE.
I don;’t think I am going to be around for to long. I stay depressed and have no motivation.
All I WANT TO DO IS SLEEP.

I have a Doberman Pincher, said to have diabetes and weak liver and kidney. We were told that he had only 2 months more to live. I wish to use herbal remedies to improve his health, even if its only 2 months, i want him to feel better. I have got a herb at home which known for its cure on diabetes (in human), i wonder is it advisable to do so? I really dont want to cause him any more harm, just wanted him to feel healthier and better.

my question is not really the one stated above. i want to say that i urinate alot, but when i went to the doctor he didn’t tell me i have diabetes, he told me my bloodsugar is 80 which is very health, my kidneys function very well, my cholesterol is 130. but am still having some question marks about me going to bathroom alot. what is the blood sugar level for a person with diabetes? can a person have diabetes and still has a health blood sugar lever?

Thanks!

I am a prediabetic with 10 hours absolute fasting blood sugar count of 120. I eat only one green apple everyday as I am scared that eating red apple may increase my sugar. I do not eat any other fruit.

Just now I got a mail from one of my friend saying that banana is very good for health. But my question is can prediabetics eat banana?? If so is there any particular variety??

I am also trying to reduce my weight. I have heard from some people that eating banana increases weight. Is this true??

Please guide and help mates.

ok so recently iv become a little more health conscious, and started checking my sugar, i checked it tonight and it said 140, then 135, then 117, then 118, but i alos noticed that the test strips expired about 2 months ago. is there a chance that the outdated strips gave me false reading? i am not diabetic, but are these cause for worry, plz help im a little scared, im only 15, i dont wanna finish high school like this…
i dont have test strips that arent expired, u think id use those instead of expired ones, come on

My Father Is A Type 2 Diabetic And I am Concerned for his health. I would just like to kno some information that may change his mind about being a smoker.

she was diagnosed 3 months ago and the vet has been helping me but in bad health myself Its hard to get the right answer Any info would really help out….?

I have had type 1 diabetes for a little over 5 years. I take an average of 4 – 9 insulin shots a day. I recently lost my job and my insurance benefits. I ran out of testing strips one week ago and I have not been able to afford to get any more. For the past week I have been guessing my blood sugar and I have been feeling okay.. until today.. I am very tired, shaky, anxious, and thirsty. I don’t know if my blood sugar is high or low.. so I am holding off giving my self any insulin. I would buy the cheapest strips but, I don’t even have the money for that. I have a job interview later this afternoon and I want to do well.. and I am concerned about my health.. Does anyone know a website that helps diabetics that are in need of medical supplies? I am not the type of person that asks for hand outs, but I am becoming greatly concerned about my health. I went into a diabetic coma 3 months ago and I scared that it may happen again if I don’t get my blood sugar under control. I would appreciate any advice.. Thank you.

Although sugar free candy is a healthier alternative than regular candy, can eating a few pieces a day be bad for your health? If consumed in moderate portions can it slow your weight loss progression?

I have PCOS/IR and I recently began a moderate low carb diet, and I have had skin cysts since I was diagnosed all over my body. They grow on my scalp, my armpits and inner thighs. Only 5 days on a very health moderate low carb diet, one has almost completely healed and the others have shrunk. Is insulin resistance related to sebaceous cysts as well as ovarian?

I like sugar substitutes but I want to know if they can have the same effects as sugar. ie: bad for teeth, energy spurts, and if some sugar substitutes are better than others?
msjantastic: this is not a common knowledge question it might seem simple for some but I wasnt interested in anything health related until recently so its not something I ever researched.
is stevia the brand name or the kind of sweetener?

My doctor wants me to reduce the amount of sugar in my diet. I do use sugar in my coffee each morning. For this purpose, are there any health or dietary advantages or disadvantages to using any of the three major sugar substitutes: Equal, Splenda or Sweet ‘n Low? Is one better (worse) than any of the others?