What Are Good Blood Sugar Numbers For Diabetics?
Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member
How are you doing today.
The guidelines that most doctors use will leave you with diabetic complications and comorbidities over time.
The CDC, the American Diabetes… read more
Blurred Vison
By the end of day in the evening I get tired and my vision get very blurred and when I wake up in the morning I have a headache. I am 64 yeay old and have retired. I have had diabetes for about 10 years. Am on metformin 2000 ml slow release at night. 6 months check 8.6, 3 months 7.9 and recently 7.3 going the right way. What could be wrong?
If you see your eye doctor they can check you for cataracts just in case that’s causing your vision to be blurry. I have them in both eyes but not yet bad enough for surgery. I often get a headache… read more
Is Eye Retinopathy Very Prevalent With Diabetes?
Hi Everyone Any Advice On Burning Feet.
Diabetic Neuropathy is the "the most common" diabetic complication affecting 1 in 2 diabetics during the course of the disease
It is caused by years of "a little bit high" blood sugars that damage… read more
I Was Diagnosed With Diabetes 6 Months Ago Due To A1C. However My Eye Dr Said I Have Had It For Years Due To Diabetic Macular Degeneration
That is not at all uncommon. About 24% of all Diabetics are undiagnosed
And Diabetes is sneaky - it slowly and quietly does damage and you don't have a clue until one day a complication simply shows… read more
Why Do My Feet Swell Sometimes?
Could also be a kidney problem,as Graham says it's doctor time
How Much Salt Intake A Person Should Have?
@A DiabetesTeam Member You can google "nutrition for diabetes" and find a lot of sites.
My Blood Sugar Is Usually Around 100. After I Eat A Meal It Shoots Up To 250+, I Know All About Carbs. Is This Dangerous? What’s Happening
My weight is fine. I am not on any medication.
Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member, and all you warriors
Doctors use 2 numbers in treatment decisions. The 1st number is morning fasting blood glucose.
What is your number at 2 hours. That is the other… read more
What Is The Cause Of Hazy Vision?
I can only see normally if I hold a hand above my eyes to block out the light. Even driving I have to hold my hand above my eyes to see the dials on the dashboard.
Certainly talk to your Doctor
Occasionally blurry vision is often a symptom of high blood sugar (at the moment)
If you have "chronic" vision issues, and especially light sensitivity it could a… read more
Does Anyone But Me Keep,ketone Test Strips In Your Cabinet?
Ketones build up in our urine sometimes from illness's, missing insulin shots to often, low carb diet's, bad insulin pumps. Can lead to DKA. Can be,life threatening. Mostly T1s get it,but it can happen to any diabetic
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