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Can low vitamin D worsen my diabetes?

I have been on my diabetes medicine since I was a teenager, but my sugar levels are not coming down. My blood test results, however, showed that my level of vitamin D is quite...
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Why do I feel tired after I eat?

After I eat I feel tired and in a daze. This is how I usually feel when my blood sugar levels are low. I've been taking insulin injections frequently, but does this mean I need...
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I am having a lot of pain in my legs. Could it be diabetic neuropathy?

I am experiencing severe pain in my legs. It feels like the nerves are pulling. Could it be diabetic neuropathy?
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Can my family doctor help me with diabetes?

I have all the symptoms, including frequent thirst and urination. My family has a history of diabetes, and my father died from it because he never knew how to manage it. I'm...
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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

What is the main difference between type1 and type 2 diabetes? Does the course of treatment also differ in both types? Diabetes runs in my family on my mom's side, but I'm not...
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If I had gestational diabetes, am I at higher risk of diabetes at a later stage?

I had gestational diabetes and no symptoms after my delivery. Am I still at a risk of getting diabetes later in life?
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Why are my blood sugar levels so high in the morning?

I have been a diabetic for the past 6 years. Lately, I've noticed my blood sugar levels are very high in the morning. What could be the reason for this?
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Who is at risk of ketoacidosis?

I have heard that ketoacidosis is a very common condition among diabetes patients. Who is at a high risk of ketoacidosis?
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Is foot amputation the only solution for gangrene?

My mother has been detected with gangrene in her feet. The doctor say her foot will have to be amputated. Is that the only solution?
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I'm taking my medication regularly, howevery, HbA1C level continues to be at 8. Why?

I was diagnosed with diabetes 12 years ago. I have taking my medications and exercising regularly, but my levels continue to be at 8. Why could this be happening?
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What are the symptoms of juvenile diabetes?

My family has a history of diabetes and I am worried about my son getting the disease at an early age. What are the symptoms of juvenile diabetes? What should I look out for?...
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Will my diabetes hinder my lip surgery?

I am planning to undergo a lip correction surgery. However, I am also a diabetic. Will it cause any complications in my lip surgery?
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Why do I feel chills after taking my medication?

Every time I take my diabetes medication, I feel sudden chills and a little drained out. What could be causing this? ?
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If my HBA1C is 5.2, am I prediabetic?

I recently underwent a blood test and my HBA1C was 5. 2. Does that make me prediabetic?
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Is stevia okay for juvenile diabletes?

My son has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and he is currently 6 years old. Can I use stevia instead of sugar for him?
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Is watermelon good for patients with diabetes?

I know I have to include more fruits to my diet. My friend suggested to me to eat watermelon? Would this be okay? I always thought that melons like watermelon is full of sugar?...
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Do complex carbs help in reducing my insulin levels?

I am suffering from diabetes and I'm looking for ways to regulate my insulin, including changing my diet. I know carbs is a no-go. But, can I consume complex carbohydrates like...
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How can diabetes affect my heart?

Since I have been diagnosed with diabetes, my blood sugar levels have gone to extreme highs and lows. Is there any chance that diabetes would affect my heart?
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Can frequent sugar testing cause any problems?

My mother is highly diabetic with fluctuating sugar levels. The doctor has advised her sugar levels to be tested 3 times a day. Can this frequent sugar testing cause any complications...
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What is the treatment for diabetic eye disease?

My mother has high blood sugar levels, even when she is taking her insulin. But, now she is complaining about her blurry vision. The doctor told her that it could be diabetic...
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