My family doctor said my blood sugar was close to the diabetic level and was alarmed about it. I probably should have told her I heard the same thing about 20 years ago but I forgot. A different doctor looked at my blood sugar and said it was on the high end of […]
I know it’s foolish to inquire medical advice over the internet but i’m just looking for a second opinion before i return to the doctors again.
I am a seventeen year old girl, i’m 5′6 and i weight eight stone and half an ounce.
I am constantly tired. Exhausted even.
I am always hungry. I eat, i eat […]
What is wrong with me? Stinging "pins and needles" pain in both my calves.?
so to tell you a bit about my problem i’ll start with saying im a 15 year old female fairly healthy, a soccer player and had been going to physical therapy for about 3weeks earlier this month for what was said to […]
My blood sugar reading after fasting is 5.1 and random blood sugar reading (after breakfast) is 5.5 I take medication for my diabetes. I watch everything I eat and workout everyday. What is a healthy blood sugar reading for fasting and randon levels?
My doctor said 4-5 is optimal. My sugar reading […]
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last week and now I feel like my life is ending. I’m not even 15 yet and I feel like I’ve been handed a death setence. I know I might be blowing it out of preportion a little but diabetes can be fatal.
My friends are treating me […]
Finally going to get diagnosis. Ive been horribly painfully sick for so long. Doctor came to a conclusion its either endometriosis or ovarian cancer. Unlikely cancer being that im only 24 but ive also develope diabetes and im skinny not overweight. He doesnt want to do surgery if he doesnt have to so after I […]
One doctor says I am diabetic and that my cholesterol is under control. The other one says I am pre-diabetic and should be taking a higher dosage of Zocor because my cholesterol is high. How do I determine who to believe? My blood tests are available to both doctors.
I am 70 years […]
My son’s lab work indicates that he is NOT diabetic at this time but doctor says that his c-peptide count is higher than normal. My son is already on a diet and exercise program to lose weight but I don’t know if taking the metformin is really necessary. Does anyone have any advice?
At what age is it normal to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? is it unusual to be diagnosed in your 20’s?