| Subject | Date Asked |
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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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