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low blood sugar

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Q: is it possible to have diabetes if you have low blood sugar?is it possible to have diabetes if i have low blood sugar or is diabetes only found in people with low sugar?
im 16 years old and for the past couple years, [...]

symptoms of diabetes

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Q: Could tingling feet be the only symptom of diabetes?or would there be other symptoms with it?
A: You would have to go to a doctor to know for certain. Physical ailments could be from any number of things.
Q: Where can I find pictures [...]

diabetes symptoms

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Q: What are the symptoms of diabetes 10 POINTS!!!?What are the symptoms of diabetes, and can a 14 year old get diabetes. 10 points
A: Yes! i was 14 when i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
the most common symptoms that i encountered was
-EXTREME weight [...]

diet for diabetes

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Q: Is anyone else finding contradicting information about the best diet for diabetes?I was reading Dr. Barnard’s book about becoming totally vegan and then eating all the good carbs all you want. But everything else seems to indicate you need to eat [...]

signs and symptoms of diabetes

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Q: What are the signs/symptoms of diabetes?also, is it hereditary? My grandmother has it, and she is telling me that I should get myself checked.
A: It is hereditay, but you may not develope it before 40, and prevention always is better [...]

signs of diabetes

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Q: I have a question about signs of diabetes type 1?ok so i have been feeling dizzy lately, it goes on and off and i start to feel all sweaty, then i get dizzy. but now today i got shacky and i cant [...]

jaw pain

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Q: jaw pain??????i’ve been having jaw pain for about 3 years now.. the dentist said it would go away after i got my wisdom teeth out. its been about 6 months sense i got my wisdom teeth out and it still feels the same. [...]

neuropathy

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Q: Neuropathy?I have neuropathy and am a diabetic. I have alot of the symptoms of neuropathy, take medication for it, but want to know if “sensativity to anything touching my toes” is a symptom? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
A: Yes increased sensitivity (hyperesthesia) [...]

fasting blood glucose levels

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Q: How soon can I see change in Fasting Blood Glucose levels if reduce my Metformin dosage?Currently, I am at Metformin 850mg twice a day and my FBG is runing at around 100 +/- 5 points. I want to see if I [...]

blood glucose levels

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Q: What are some effective ways of lowering my Blood Glucose Levels?I am an insulin dependent diabetic and lately my blood glucose levels have been a little high. I have seen both my doctor and diabetic educator regarding this and both have [...]