What are the reasons for and against inducing childbirth in cases of gestational diabetes? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 14 answers

Can frequent periods of low blood sugar be a precursor to diabetes? I know that diabetes is actually high blood sugar. [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 13 answers

Will my frozen shoulder ever stop hurting? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I best care for my cat after a hypoglycemic reaction until I can get him to the vet? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 1 answers

I'm fat and diabetic. My first year after diagnosis I lost 50 lbs and stuck to my diet. How do I stick to it for the long term? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

So I've been diagnosed as prediabetic. What now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Long story, starting with a diabetic having an infected kidney removed, ending with MRSA. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Insulin Resistance Filter: I've just been put on metformin. What next? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 15 answers

My dog may have the beetus. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 7 answers

I am in my third trimester of pregnancy - from the moment I knew I was pregnant, I cut out artificial sweeteners (in addition to other things) from my diet. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 23 answers

Can you tweak this Nigella Lawson peanut butter cup recipe to be lower on the glycemic index? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 18 answers

I have a family history of Type II Diabetes and would like to be proactive about monitoring my own health. Questions & concerns inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 11 answers

What is PKCepsilon? What is it? Is it made by the body? Is the generation of this nutritional? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 9 answers

Have any recommendations for a glucometer for an adult newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes? Cost effective, low-blood, and low-pain preferred -- but all suggestions welcome. [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there any connection between eating meals close to bedtime and elevated risk of developing diabetes? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 15 answers

What should I do with a large quantity of unused but unneeded insulin syringes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 21 answers

What is the problem? Why can't I have sex? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 37 answers

Just much binge sugar consumption would it take to cause diabetes? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 17 answers

One person has high cholesterol. The other has type 2 diabetes. Both have no more than 30 minutes to cook and eat together. What do you recommend for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 20 answers

Whenever my wife eats candy like Starbust, Skittles, Big Red gum, etc. she starts perspiring and getting really hot in her face. Could this be an allergic reaction or be related to diabetes?
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 17 answers

I just bought an insulin pump. I've been using it for about a month and would love to hear any tips, hints or suggestions from other pumpers. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 3 answers

Do you have a healthy and yummy holiday recipe for a bunch of fun-loving elderly folks with type 2 diabetes and hypertension? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 8 answers

I am 33 years old and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about two years ago, with an initial blood sugar reading of 350. Currently, I have it under control with the help of Metformin, Glipizide, and Avandia.....I have also have now been in a monogamous new relationship with my girlfriend for about 2 months ......My dilemna... [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I've been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. I'm AskMe'ing for first- or second-hand accounts of the outcome of laser surgery. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - 4 answers

I have a question about diet & exercise-controlled Type II diabetes and low blood sugar. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 21 answers

How can we pay for insulin without insurance? Aside from getting a credit card, are there any other ways? Cheap short term insurance (yeah, but for diabetics?) Or should we write a letter to the State ombudsman to try and get welfare-type insurance?
posted on Jun 1, 2006 - 11 answers

Tips or tricks for lowering fasting morning glucose levels without resorting to insulin? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Are you diabetic and see an endocrinologist that you're happy with in downtown Chicago? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 1 answers

Can anyone tell me about/lead me to any legitimate sources concerning the effects of pranayama breathing techniques on diabetes? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2006 - 17 answers

Responsibility filter: Is it responsible to have a child when there is a high percentage chance of passing on a genetic disease? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2006 - 42 answers

How can I get my mom to go to the doctor? Her eyesight from her Type II diabetes is getting considerably worse, but she won't tell the doctor because she's afraid they'll take away her drivers licence again. [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2006 - 18 answers

Blood glucose testing strip expiration dates? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2005 - 1 answers

I have Type 2 diabetes. I have a Mac. Does anyone know of blood glucose meter that will work with a Mac application, where I can download the reading from the meter into the software. Hopefully, the software would export this data into a non proprietary format.
posted on Aug 11, 2005 - 3 answers

I want the tasting menu, she wants plain chicken and mashed potatoes - how can my girlfriend and I eat out and at home so that we are both happy? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 24 answers

My wife is an insulin dependent diabetic who's had great success in using an insulin pump. We live in the US but are originally from the UK. After conversations with various people in the UK knowledgeable of diabetes treatment, we've learned that insulin pumps seem to be almost non-existent there. Is this really the case and if so what are the reasons?
posted on May 16, 2005 - 2 answers

My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes. A very incompentent nurse came by. I can get the rest of the informations that he may have missed from the physician...but.....how often should we be doing finger sticks? Three times a day? Can we get by with two? [MI]
posted on Feb 6, 2005 - 15 answers

My girlfriend is diabetic and was wondering why she feels cold (sometimes REALLY cold) when her blood sugar goes way low. My Google-fu has mostly just turned up general info on hypoglycemia and diabetes, with "chills" or "cold sweats" simply listed as possible symptoms with no explanation. My guess is it's somehow related to the idea that sugar=energy=heat, but how exactly does the process work?
posted on Jul 16, 2004 - 6 answers