Aspirin

I'm allergic to aspirin.is there an other over-counter drug that does the same thing that i could take instead?

Has Anyone Had Weight Loss Surgery To "cure" Diabetes?

I have been told that after having this surgery I would no longer have to treat my diabetes. However I am wondering if I would be trading one set of problems for another. Since I have a weight problem being approved is not a problem, but I prefer to do things as naturally as possible. Some insight would be helpful and appreciated.

Lyrica

Was on glauofage but changed to metorfim have been really sick face skin peeling and diarrhoea stoped taking them and now feeling much better found a chemist wher I can get glauofage

How Does One Manage Daily Symptoms Of Diabetic Neuropathy?

What Made You Smile 😊 Today?

Do We Need To Manage Our Expectations When Living With Diabetes?

The other day I was watching some show, characters were all excited when one said “Slow Down – you need to manage your expectations”.

I got thinking - does this apply to Diabetics?

The day we get our Diagnosis our Life changes Forever.

I see many who seem to think their next 10, 20 or 30 years have gone down the drain now that they are “Diabetic”.

Whether we choose to ignore it, jump right in with both feet or settle somewhere in the middle Diabetes will be with us for the rest of our days… read more

Can 1 Large Carb Load Make Your Diabetes Worse Permanently?

I redid the glucose test and my numbers went way up then went way down and since then (2 days) all my levels have been about 1.5mmol/L higher than average (fasting, pre, post). Pretty worried I broke my pancreas further lol! Is that a thing or will my numbers go back to normal? 😰

Just Been Diagnosed Today. Where Do I Go From Here?

I need advise and help. Was not given any indication by the doctor on how I should proceed and what I need to do now. Was told only to take meds twice a day. No eating plan, what I should avoid or any other information.
Totally stressed out. Have no idea where to now. My blood sugar level at the examination was 12.4 with traces of ketones and blood in urine test. Glucose was 3+ in the urine test
Please help!!
My blood pressure was 150/90

How Could We Affect Diabetic Outcome On A Larger Scale?

There is a ton of science out there on Diabetes, Type 2 in particular – collectively the professionals know a lot but very little benefits the patient.

For example, they “know” that for the best possible outcome, longevity and prevention of complications it is imperative that the patient gain control in the first 36 months following “onset” (not diagnosis which may be delayed), but we do little with that.

If upon diagnosis a patient could avail themselves to an intensive program of education… read more

Any Useful Tips On Dealing With PN?

I have read that certain supplements ( evening primrose oil) and a Tens machine can help with PN. Has anyone tried these? Do they help?