I guess this question should have been forwarded to a Dietician but I am sure you will pass it on. Being a Type 2 diabetic my usual breakfast consists of two slices of low G.I. bread turned into toast with butter and Bovril, only after a Glucophage tablet has been taken. Lunch is also a [...]
Insulin resistant, pre-diabetic or diabetic?
Hi, I have had my fasting blood sugar tested recently and my doctor told me it was too high at 12. He has prescribed Metformin. How does one tell or distinguish if one is: 1. Insulin resistant 2. Pre-diabetic 3. Diabetic Regards, Stefan Note from the Editor: I’m not a doctor, Stefan, but as I [...]
Can vitamin D affect blood sugar?
I am a Type 2 diabetic and battling to get my blood sugar under control. I’m now taking insulin as well. I have also been taking vitamin supplements and vitamin D supplements 500iu per day. Included in the normal vitamin supplement is 200iu. From last Monday I am hitting hypos everyday. Blood glucose also low [...]
Diabetes and measles
Hi there, A colleague of mine has just been diagnosed with measles. Does having Type 2 diabetes mean I have a greater risk of getting measles if I haven’t had it already? What dangers are there for me? I’m a 39 year old female on Glucophage/Metformin. – Karin
Treatment for gout
Hi there, I am a Type 2 diabetic and I have suffered from gout since I was 30 years old. On the pad underneath my big toe I have a big lump that is caused by gout. It burns constantly. I have been to a surgeon who recommended surgery. Is there any other option? – [...]
Does eating white rice lead to diabetes?
Image credit How much white rice do you eat every week? You may want to re-think your choice. Recent studies conducted in China and Japan are linking Type 2 diabetes to high white rice consumption. The research showed that people who ate large amounts of white rice were 55% more likely to develop Type 2 [...]
Are these symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?
Hi there, I am 19 years old, 20 in August… I have all the common Type 2 diabetes symptoms. I’ve been experiencing these symptoms for about 6 months I think, it could be longer, I have only been noticing these symptoms because it feels like its getting worse and that’s why I have been reading [...]
Ways to lower high blood sugar:
Hi all, Petunia has a question for us about lowering high blood sugar: “Hi there, I would like to know what can I do to bring down my sugar. I have Type 2 diabetes, I’m on Actraphane 30/70 and I don’t have a proper diabetes diet.” What do you suggest? The obvious ones that spring [...]
Sore feet: diabetes related?
Good day Is there any cure or relief from incredibly sore feet? My heels are at times so sore I cannot even walk and it’s very frustrating, is there anything that can be done about this? I have diabetes and I’m not sure if it is related. Regards and enjoy your day, – Linda De [...]
Diabetes and sexual health
Hi there, I have Type 2 diabetes. This has an adverse effect on my sexual health, and although my wife understands the situation, it bothers me. Is there anything you can advise – medication, herbs, intravenous etc etc? I would appreciate it. Thank you, – Abey
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