| Subject | Date Asked |
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| FASTING SUGAR LEVEL | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Last week i experienced some tingling sensation in my feet so i went to the doc and the doc advised ...
A: A normal fasting blood glucose reading is less than 100 mg/dl. > • A pre-diabetes alert if ...
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| heel | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I'm a 39 yr old white male, 5'11" 245lbs, that has borderline or elevated sugar levels. Doctor has ...
A: Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 34.17. It is generally used to determine whether you are at a healthy ...
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| High fasting levels but normal A1C | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My husband and I both had fasting blood glucose tests at our doctor's office. We both tested high, ...
A: • A normal fasting blood glucose reading is less than 100 mg/dl. > • A pre-diabetes ...
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| Too much metformin? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I both have type 2 diabetes, and we both take metformin. I don't know if our ages ...
A: It is recommended for safety that all medications be taken as prescribed by the physician. When a ...
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| type 1 diabetes | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have 8 children, 7 girls and 1 boy. My 11 year old was diagnosed in July with type 1 diabetes and ...
A: A normal blood glucose is generally 70 - 99mg/dl fasting, and 140mg/dl or below two hours after a ...
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| excess sugar in urine | 8/28/2009 |
Q: could you help. my son 3 drinks a lot of fluids. abour 2-3 litres water daily. He has just had tests ...
A: There is a condition called Renal Glycosuria (glucosuria) and is usually a benign form of glucosuria ...
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| Diabetes/Carbs/ Ratio of Carbs to Rise in Glucose | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Catherine, How nice to see someone with compassion & Empathy willing to answer questions about ...
A: In one teaspoon of sugar there are 4 grams of carbohydrates. Regular pop (including Coca Cola, Pepsi ...
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| endo visit | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i asked a question about 2 months ago. i finally had my endow visit i would like to know your ...
A: Prediabetes not treated can lead to type 2 diabetes. This progression can be slowed down by about ...
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| Endocrinology/ Thyroid | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have many symptoms of overactive thyroid. My result are: TSH- ( 0.5-0.4) mIU/L 1.3 Free T4 ...
A: I would recommend you get a second opinion at this point. Go to another endocrinologist for this. ...
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| Endocrinology/ Thyroid | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have many symptoms of overactive thyroid. My result are: TSH- ( 0.5-0.4) mIU/L 1.3 Free T4 ...
A: TSH = 0.3 to 3.0 Free T4 = 0.7 to 2.0 Free T3 = 2.3 to 4.2. These are general values/averages. Be ...
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| Treatment for diabetes | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I am a 53-year-old Indian working in Saudi Arabia. My height is 172 Cms and weight 70 Kgs. I had a ...
A: • A normal fasting blood glucose (FBG)reading is less than 100 mg/dl. > • A ...
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| Low blood sugar | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Mrs. Burns, What are some good foods to keep your blood sugars up? I have hypoglycemia since I can ...
A: There are numerous causes of hypoglycemia including • Reactive hypoglycemia, Fasting ...
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| Thyroid | 8/3/2009 |
Q: What is the best/most accurate/most effective thyroid test? Should I go to a primary care doctor or ...
A: The standard and preferred test to screen for thyroid disorders is a TSH test. If your TSH level is ...
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| Diabetes / Endocrinologist exam | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and it's been suggested I see an ...
A: People with diabetes are referred to an endocrinologist who is the expert in the science of glands ...
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| Eating with Diabetes | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My husband has diabetes. I am concerned because he seems to think he can just eat anything he ...
A: Management of diabetes mellitus requires an effective healthy regular lifestyle including a healthy ...
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| A1c results | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed in February '09. I had a follow up A1c test in April and thanks to sweat, salad and ...
A: You reduced your AIc by 1.4% over the past 2 months with your current lifestyle changes, so a ...
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| A1c results | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed in February '09. I had a follow up A1c test in April and thanks to sweat, salad and ...
A: Congratulations on reducing your AIc level in 2 months. The AIc level result is the average blood ...
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| care | 6/21/2009 |
Q: i am 22 male .diabeties is common in my family every one after passing 50 gets diabeties in my ...
A: Individuals who are at risk for type 2 diabetes can reduce the risk by achieving and maintaining a ...
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| importance of urine glucose along blood | 6/20/2009 |
Q: what is the importance of performing urine glucose along with plasma glucose assays . what is the ...
A: Urine Checks per the ADA: "Urine checks for glucose are not as accurate as blood glucose checks. ...
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| pre diabetes | 6/19/2009 |
Q: i have been under my doctors care for 7 months for high cholesterol and slightly elevated sugar. my ...
A: The endocrinologist is an expert in the field of diabetes. You will be tested in August and the ...
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| Skipping meals | 6/17/2009 |
Q: What would be the results if a diabetic (TypeII) started to consistantly skip supper and takes no ...
A: Glucotrol is prescribed to help control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes along with a ...
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| Health issues | 6/15/2009 |
Q: What are the chances of children getting diseases like cancer, diabetes, blindness, AIDS, etc. from ...
A: I will address the question on the genetics of diabetes and causes only. I am not an expert in the ...
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| pre diabetes | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i have been under my doctors care for 7 months for high cholesterol and slightly elevated sugar. my ...
A: • A normal fasting blood glucose reading is less than 100 mg/dl. > • A ...
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| Type 2 Diabetic as Kidney Donor | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I understand that diabetics are not usually considered as donors for kidney transplants, but I have ...
A: We know diabetes can affect the kidneys, and the condition is known as diabetic nephropathy ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 5/14/2009 |
Q: 56 years old male i used to be 65 KG for last 20 years. recently i lost 3 KG i look very slim. ...
A: A fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dl is not considered good diabetes control. High blood glucose ...
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| glucose serum results | 4/28/2009 |
Q: SIMILAR TO A PREVIOUS QUESTION. MY GLUCOSE SERUM LEVEL WAS 105 BUT WAS WITHOUT FASTING. IM SURE THIS ...
A: It is recommended that a fasting plasma glucose test in a certified lab be used to screen for ...
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| WATER FASTING 1DAY WATER+NUTS DAY 2 | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My husband's glusocse tolerance test was 14 and 10. since then it ranges between5.6 to 7,8,9 because ...
A: A normal fasting plasma glucose ( FPG ) is < 5.6 mmol/L. A normal 2-hr. post meal plasma glucose ( ...
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| Intermittent Fasting for Diabetes - How Effective? | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in intermittent fasting as a possible solution to prediabetes. My BSL has been ...
A: A fasting blood glucose level of 6 mmol/l equals 108 mg/dl and is in the pre-diabetes range which ...
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| Diabetic overload | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Is there anything that can be done when a diabetic consumes too many carbs (sugars) and begins to ...
A: Basically when people have diabetes the amount and type of carbohydrates consumed plays an important ...
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| Low Blood Sugar No Diabetes | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have not been diagnosed with Diabetes but I have been having hypoglycemic symptoms like dizziness, ...
A: Altho hypoglycemia is commonly associated with diabetes, there are a wide variety of conditions, ...
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| fasting glucose | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am a nurse asking for my physician. What test is the next step when a patients fasting glucose is ...
A: • A normal fasting blood glucose reading is less than 100 mg/dl. > • A pre-diabetes ...
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| blood glucose | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My blood sugar level when I go to bed is about 120 to 130 but, when i get up after not eating ...
A: The Somogyi effect and Dawn phenomenon are two of the major causes for a high morning blood glucose ...
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| glucagon for hypoglycemia | 3/23/2009 |
Q: We am trying to develop a policy on how to treat an insulin dependent diabetic with hypoglycemia who ...
A: There are California - State Laws Affecting Diabetes Care in Schools, so I would think there must be ...
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| Diabetic retinaphathy | 3/22/2009 |
Q: For three years now after my gastric bypass, I have been symptom free with diabetes and with normal ...
A: Congratulations on your weight loss and current normal blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels ...
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| pre diabetes | 3/21/2009 |
Q: 42 yr old male, 15-20 mile a week runner, 165 lbs, 6 ft tall. lifelong athletic type. fasting ...
A: Being physically active, making wise food choices, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can ...
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| Diabetis | 3/20/2009 |
Q: my wife has diabetis for the last 5-6 years. Tablets didnt work so she was put on insulin. she takes ...
A: All hypoglycemic episodes are potentially dangerous and can lead to seizure, convulsion, ...
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| Diabetis | 3/19/2009 |
Q: my wife has diabetis for the last 5-6 years. Tablets didnt work so she was put on insulin. she takes ...
A: If your wife is taking the recommended appropriate bed time snack and still experiencing the ...
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| implants | 3/13/2009 |
Q: how do you put in a penisimplant for impotance
A: Penile implants are artificial devices implanted inside the penis to achieve an erection for men ...
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| blood sugar test | 3/1/2009 |
Q: If a person takes a blood sugar test without fasting what is the safe zone results of the test and ...
A: • A fasting blood glucose (FBG) test is performed after fasting (no food or liquid other than water) ...
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| HYPOGLYCEMIA | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have been having a rapid heart beat with nausea and muscle pain about 15 minutes after I eat. The ...
A: Hypoglycemia is mostly experienced by people with diabetes as a result of improper dosage and ...
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| proccessing carbs | 12/18/2008 |
Q: i hope you can help me. i am a 42 year old women. i am in relatively good health, i am 5.4 and weigh ...
A: It seems that your body reacts negatively to white bread and processed foods. Just listen to your ...
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| lips numbness | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I noticed after eating food high in sugar or drinking pop my lips would feel numb. Is that one of ...
A: , It is not a surprise that our bodies react negatively to foods/pop that have high toxic sugar ...
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| Is this safe? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My question is is it okay for a diabetic person to get tattooed? Like is it safe I mean? Because I ...
A: Anyone is subject to the potential dangers of a seemingly harmless tattoo. Tattooing poses health ...
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| diabetes control | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I am 64 year old with hypertension and dibetes typy 2 for last 15 years.I am on medicine for all ...
A: Madar, When hypoglycemia occurs (blood glucose levels drop too low), the body generally reacts by ...
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| Why would three thyroid tests come back with different results? | 11/28/2008 |
Q: my friend has had 3 tests since July this year and the results have all been different - under, over ...
A: No, I do not think the right and left lobe of the thyroid has different functions. Post subtotal or ...
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| temporary use of thyroid medication | 11/26/2008 |
Q: 6’6, 235 pound, 29-year-old male. My thyroid is slightly slow; TSH is 4.97. T3 and T4 levels are in ...
A: Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. There are several types of thyroiditis and the ...
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| Why would three thyroid tests come back with different results? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: my friend has had 3 tests since July this year and the results have all been different - under, over ...
A: All three affect the body system and circulation. Passive smoke affects non smokers that are near ...
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| Why would three thyroid tests come back with different results? | 11/24/2008 |
Q: my friend has had 3 tests since July this year and the results have all been different - under, over ...
A: Tests to evaluate thyroid function are blood tests to measure the thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH), ...
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| Burning feet Syndrome!!!!! | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Dr. Burns, I am a 48 year old woman, been a diabetic for the past 6 years. 2 years back i had a ...
A: People with diabetes can develop peripheral neuropathy over time. Most commonly, peripheral ...
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| hgA1c | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My husband, a 58yrold white male, has had normal fasting bl sugars at his routine check-ups. For ...
A: I would have the fasting blood glucose (FBS) and the AIc repeated to rule out the possibility of a ...
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| hi | 11/2/2008 |
Q: does glucosamine for people who don't have diabetes cause you to get it . Is it safe for me to drink ...
A: "Glucosamine Sulfate May Raise Diabetes Risk The use of glucosamine sulfate, a popular ...
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| evaporated cane juice | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I keep getting various answers on this: Do you think it is safe for a diabetic to use evaporated ...
A: The web sites below will help you do personal research on the numerous types of sugars including ...
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| Helping control BG while on Prednisone | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have Type II Diabetes and Asthma. My asthma specialist and my general practioner work closely ...
A: The Short-Term Prednisone Side Effects may include: Stomach irritation, Headaches , Insomnia and ...
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| low libido, rare erection | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 24y/o male(college student) in good health, fit, and keeping up with regular exercise ( ...
A: Very often erectile dysfunction (ED) will have more than only one cause. The causes involved in ...
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| Sweet Leaf Plant | 10/23/2008 |
Q: My wife and I both have type 2 diabetes. We have ordered a Stevia rebaudiana [sweet leaf plant] to ...
A: Go to stevia.com and there you can learn about stevia including these recipes: Great Recipes ...
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| HIGH A1C READINGS | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN A DIABETIC FOR 10 YEARS NOW, I JUST LOST OVER 100 POUNDS AND MY A1C LEVEL IS AT 17, DR ...
A: I believe you meant to write that your AIc level was 7%.? Using the chart below, you can see how ...
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| pre-diabetes | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am 40 years old and about 10 lbs over-weight. During an annual physical, the fasting blood test ...
A: There are “Criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus “set forth by the American Diabetes ...
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| diabetes | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend has a history of diabetes only on his side of the family, i dont have any history of ...
A: I could not find a specific scientific answer to your question, but The American Diabetes ...
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| yeast infections and diabetes? | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am 44 year old woman. I suffer from chronic yeast infections and have for a number of years. I ...
A: There are alternative treatments available to you for the year long plus yeast infection as ...
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| about high fasting numbers | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 30 weeks pregnant and two weeks back I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.With diet and ...
A: During pregnancy, the placental hormones make it harder for your body to use insulin, so your ...
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| health | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i have blood sugar and i was newly married.does my wife will infected with blood sugar?????????
A: Everyone has a level of sugar in the blood. The normal range before eating or the fasting blood ...
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| Effects of Nia Span and Benadryl on Sugar Levels | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am Type 2 diabetic. My cardiologist put me on Slo-Niacin which has an effect of raising my blood ...
A: There are side-effects to all medications, and both Slo-Niacin and Benadryl may affect the blood ...
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| diabetes | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes - blood sugar 138 and AIc 7.4. He is beng treated ...
A: I am a diabetes nurse educator and although I have knowledge re nutrition, I am not a certified ...
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| Information On Medical Field | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Right now I am not in school but I want to continue my education and i cant decide should i go to a ...
A: You say you want to become a pediatrician, so why are you going toward nursing?? Admission to ...
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| Steroid shots | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Is there a limit to how many steroid shots a diabetic should get or is it ok if it is not affecting ...
A: It is my understanding that a thorough post operative exercise program is essential for adequate ...
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| blood sugar question | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I am 41 one, female, and in reletivly good health although I should excersize. For about the past ...
A: The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. ...
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| diabetes 2 and epsom salt | 7/4/2008 |
Q: . I always used to take epsom salt baths to relax my body and sore muscles. I bought a box the ...
A: Epsom Salts is Magnesium Sulfate: The Epsom Salts - Magnesium Sulfate is absorbed through the ...
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| Diabetes questions | 7/2/2008 |
Q: After usual fine 1/08 bloodtests, active dynamic 83 year old male drives to hospital 3/08 with 900 ...
A: I forgot to add to my answer below that the endocrinologist who provided the responses below needs a ...
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| hypothyrodism related | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i took a blood test a while ago and i found out that my TSH levels were at 5.6, while normal levels ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| neuropathy | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have neuropathy in my feet and a little in my hands. My blood glucose test scores are nearly ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Stomach pain near injection site | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I give myself insulin injections in my stomach each day(I HATE it) and I have noticed that I have ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| A frustrated diabetic | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I am a young diabetic. I am 25 years old and was diagnosed at the age of 20. I am a type 2 I am not ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| eating habits | 4/21/2008 |
Q: One of my employees was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes last year. Since then,he has lost a ...
A: Your statement “I dont want to get too involved in his personal life” is not authentic, because you ...
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| Daily injections: infection prevention | 4/18/2008 |
Q: This isn't about diabetes but is related to self diabetes care. I take daily subcutaneous ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Diabete Ranges | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Diabbetes runs in my family so i check my sugar daily and i checked it today and it was 118 i want ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| diabetes and fruits | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Can a diabetic eat fruits? The allopaths say no and the naturalists say yes claiming that fruits ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| propranolol and increase of blood sugar | 4/1/2008 |
Q: sir, I have read in internet that propranolol -beta blocker can raise blood sugar even than calciam ...
A: Kumar, Hello again. Propranolol: Two of the numerous side effects: : This medication may interact ...
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| Prednisone | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Can Prednisone be dangerous for a Diabetic Patient ?
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Escitalopram diabetes and obesity | 3/23/2008 |
Q: sir whether Escitalopram can increase blood sugar or weight?--age 48--height 5.7, weight 100 ...
A: Pulled this data on Escitalopram off the Internet for you to review. Not my area of expertise, but ...
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| Care of the Pancreas | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what vitamins/supplements to take for maintaining healthy pancreas? I do not need ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| type 1 | 3/12/2008 |
Q: and ive recently noticed a lump where ive been injectioning myself due to me not moving the jag ...
A: I got the Unomedical article below off the Web for you to review. You are aware of the cause of the ...
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| Diabetes and Glucosamine | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a type 1 and have had diabetes for 59 years. I try to keep very close watch on blood sugar ...
A: I am a type 1 and have had diabetes for 59 years. I try to keep very close watch on blood sugar ...
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| I was born without a thyroid gland | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please help me. I was born without a thyroid gland. All of my life my ...
A: My forte is diabetes, so I need to refer you to Mary Shomon’s excellent web site @ About.com Guide ...
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| Blood Sugar | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have been pre-diabetic for a few years. My doctor has never made much of it except to tell me if ...
A: Pre-diabetes, sometimes called impaired-glucose tolerance, happens when glucose levels in the blood ...
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| Type II Diabetes | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a new Dr. due to relocation & she recently diagnosed me w/Type II. It was devastating, to ...
A: Addendum to my previous answer. A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Many people experience ...
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| Diabetes research | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Has there been any new discoveries in stem cell research that might help the pancreas to start to ...
A: this is what I found from the American Diabetes Association Stem Cell Research - including ...
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| Diabetic transplant donors | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My dad has been a type 1, insulin dependant diabetic for 54 years. He is near the point of getting ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| un-controlled diabetes | 11/24/2007 |
Q: sir my details: indian male, age 48,weight 100 kg height 5.7, excercise not regular--I have ...
A: Kumar, The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to ...
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| Pain in hands and feet | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 year old woman with type two diabetes. I see a doctor regularly, and am on oral medication ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| un-controlled diabetes | 11/20/2007 |
Q: sir my details: indian male, age 48,weight 100 kg height 5.7, excercise not regular--I have ...
A: Kumar, The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to ...
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| flu shot and diabeties | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am prediabetic. My numbers run anywhere from 95 to 120. I got a flu shot last week, and my numbers ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Diabetic with pain in abdominal area | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter has type I Diabetes since age 4 and she is now 30. She has been ill lately and in the ...
A: I trust that you followed up with the personal physician post the ED visits and diagnosis of kidney ...
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| thyroid test | 8/19/2007 |
Q: My husband's new thyroid test came back showing T-4. Free at 1.2 which is in range and his TSH is ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| carb counting | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I then found out that diabetics no longer count calories, but rather count carbs instead. I have an ...
A: another said 100. Now I dont even know if I should trust a nutritionist if I go to one - What should ...
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| Diabetes and consumption of honey bunches(oat mal) | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I shall be glad if i can consume Honey bunches (oatmeal cereals)daily in the morning, since i am a ...
A: First congratulations with your diabetes under good control. My recommendation as per usual is that ...
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| Diabetic needed to take Prednisone | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Husband recently had poison ivy. Dr. prescribed prednisone -- result his glucose levels are over ...
A: Based on the article below, It is not possible to provide an exact personal time frame for the blood ...
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| Diabetic needed to take Prednisone | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Husband recently had poison ivy. Dr. prescribed prednisone -- result his glucose levels are over ...
A: Do not use this information to make significant changes in your diet, your exercise regimen, ...
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| husband | 7/11/2007 |
Q: my husband has type 2 diabetes and is having headaches everyday, could this be his medicine he does ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Hypothyroid & Hypoglycemia | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I am coming here to ask some questions since my endocrinologist refuses to give me a glucose test. ...
A: If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes,but have hypoglycemia, I fail to understand why you are ...
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| Hormones? | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old female, I have been having blue and clear discharge from my left breast for ...
A: (Name not provided) Diabetes is my area of expertise. However, I can only guess that you may have a ...
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| diet chart | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Hi! I am 55 years old. i am a diabetic patient & I am also a patient of ulcer colitus. my diabetes ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Diagnoses of diabetes? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have been what I consider a pre-diabetic for awhile. Earlier this month, I took a fasting glucose ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Can a child have diabetes or the onset w/o glucose showing up in the urine | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me or not. I am just wondering if a child can have diabetes starting ...
A: The actual estimation of water requirement is highly variable and quite complex. Because the water ...
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| Can a child have diabetes or the onset w/o glucose showing up in the urine | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me or not. I am just wondering if a child can have diabetes starting ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Compression stockings or socks and diabetes | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 a couple of years ago. She is in her late 60s. Her ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Insulin resistance | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Greetings and thank you so much for your time. I was wondering if I could ask you what the ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| VERY CONFUSED!!!!! | 4/25/2007 |
Q: My husband was told he is type 2 diabetic 3-13-07, he went to the Dr. with leg pains, fatigue and ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| Diabetes/High BP | 4/24/2007 |
Q: age 61. Have diabetes since age 40 with family history. Ride 10 speed 3 or more times week,for 45 ...
A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
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| husband's thyroid | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
A: "And his TSH level of 6.19 six months ago was over the reference range on the quest labs of 0.40 - ...
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| weight loss DUE to diabetes | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My wife, who had a very attractive figure, has lost a lot of weight since her diabetes. Her sugar ...
A: The very high blood glucose levels causes the body to turn to alternate body fuel sources, resulting ...
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| husband's thyroid | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
A: Youa are most welcome. Yes, you are correct that your husband had hypothyroidism diagnosis, and his ...
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| husband's thyroid | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
A: Right off the Internet for you. What Is a Normal TSH Level? From Mary Shomon, Your Guide to Thyroid ...
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| Could you help us understand please....... | 3/15/2007 |
Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
A: and Spouse, The following is basic general education/information, and it is not intended to be ...
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| synthroid | 3/12/2007 |
Q: My husband's thryoid was borderline low sixs month ago and his doctor put him on 100 mcg of ...
A: The following is basic general education/information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a ...
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| diabetes and thyroid | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I have had diabetes for 22 years and I have my ups and downs. The past few months I have been ...
A: If you feel that you have "other signs" of a thyroid problem, I would recommend you notify your ...
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| breathing? | 3/6/2007 |
Q: i have type 1 diabetes and sometimes i cant breath properly, even when im not exersizing, what do ...
A: Anyone experiencing a difficulty with not breathing properly should go to the Emergency Dept, or ...
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| Diabetes and sex | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I am a 46-year old male and have type-2 diabetes since 5-6 years. During the last year i am taking ...
A: I would have to say, this is not an age related problem, but rather related to either the diabetes, ...
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| jones fracture | 10/3/2006 |
Q: i had a jones fracture 4 months ago and my ankle gets swellon and i still limp when i walk my ...
A: israel Asks Subject: Private: noi had a jones fracture 4 months ago and my ankle gets swellon and ...
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| not diabetic but sugar was high today? | 9/25/2006 |
Q: my name is irma I am not a diabetic, however my mom is..today before checking her blood sugar I ...
A: my name is irma I am not a diabetic, however my mom is..today before checking her blood sugar I ...
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| Type 2 Diabetes | 9/23/2006 |
Q: My husband came home from the doctor yesterday and said he was very close to being diabetic. (He is ...
A: Cathy Pennington Asks in Category Endocrinology (including Diabetes) ... Subject: Type 2 ...
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| thyroid problems? | 9/14/2006 |
Q: i am a 43yr old female who has been hypothyroid since 1999 - taking 125mcg thyroxine which has ...
A: Subject: thyroid problems? hello i am a 43yr old female who has been hypothyroid since 1999 - ...
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| Shall i give up sweets at all ? | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Is it true that eating sweets at the phase of pre diabetes will turn me diabetic ? My values are ...
A: The following is basic general information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a replacement ...
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| THYROIDS | 8/21/2006 |
Q: QUESTION CAN A OBGYN TAKE TEST FOR THYROD , THE ONE THAT MEATABOLISIM IS VERY SLOW DO TO THYROIDS ...
A: My following answer to your question is only to provide general information and education, and is ...
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| beginning dosage of Synthroid | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I had thyroid removed because of Pappilary Carcinoma...both sides. I-131 done and initial scan ...
A: The following is basic general information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a replacment for ...
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| type 1 diabetes | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have had type 1 diabetes for the past 6 years, and I recently read an article in a non-diabetes ...
A: I am soory that I could not reply to your above question sooner due to my unforeseen busy schedule. ...
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| diabetes | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Will you plese explain about the 2hr post prandial test? Thank you.
A: Holmes, I recommend one hour post prandial blood glucose testing, because that provides you with ...
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| How Important is Exercise | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me how important is exercise in the self-management of diabetes? How much exercise ...
A: Exercise is recommended for all people, and is always included in diabetes management because it ...
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| denistry | 5/1/2006 |
Q: how does diabetes effect your thyroids?
A: Dated. 5/3/06. Dear Roxanne, People who have an autoimmune endocrine disease are at risk of ...
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| diabetes diagnosis | 4/28/2006 |
Q: hello...just woondering if you could clarify something for me...I have been tested for diabetes due ...
A: Dated. 4/28/06. Reply to your question, based on your very limited information above. Dear Lucy, ...
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| Suitable Fruit | 4/22/2006 |
Q: My father is an insulin-dependent diabetic (he's been diabetic for the last 12 years, and ...
A: Fruit is permitted for people with diabetes, being mindful of the portion consumed together with ...
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| harvard study | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I have read a lot about a study by a Dr. terry from harvard college. I think he is a nutrition ...
A: If there was a diet discovered that would minimize insulin injections, it would have made front page ...
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