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Can diabetes be cured in old age?

My father has been diabetic for the last 45 years. However all of a sudden his sugar levels dropped immensely after taking medication. Will this be permanent?
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Is a high protein diet advisable for a diabetes patient?

I have had diabetes for 8 years. I am now going to the gym more often and have been advised to be on a high protein diet. Is it okay for me, considering my diabetes?
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My husband is a diabetic and has been experiencing premature ejaculation. Are the two related?

My husband is a diabetic and is on medication. These days, for the last couple months maybe, he has been having premature ejaculation during sex. Could the two be related?
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Does a fracture take longer to heal when you have diabetes?

My father is a diabetes patient, and he recently had a fall and fractured his leg. Will his fracture take longer to heal compared to the others?
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My son has juvenile diabetes. How can I increase his stamina?

My son is 8 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. I would still like him to be included in any sports. Would this help in increasing his stamina and his condition...
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My mother's foot has been amputated due to gangrene. Is there a way to help her recover faster?

My mother had to undergo foot amputation due to diabetes. She now has a prosthetic but is having a hard time learning how to cope with it. Do you think a physiatrist will be...
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Does insulin cause weight gain?

I have recently started insulin for type 1 diabetes, through injections. I've been noticing significant weight gain since I have started. Is this normal?
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What should be the ideal HbA1C for a diabetic patient?

I've been diagnosed with diabetes last year. I was not taking medication for a while, however, because my last HbA1C level was 11, I started out on medicines. What should be...
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Is it okay for a diabetic patient to consume coconut water?

My mother in law has blood pressure problems particularly during the summers. She is also highly diabetic. Is it okay to give her coconut waters to keep her blood pressure in...
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Is there a treatment in naturopathy for a diabetic foot?

I have an injury on my foot, which is getting worse because I also have diabetes. What naturopathic treatments should I look into?
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If I didn’t eat 2 hours before my PP sugar test, will the result be inaccurate?

I underwent a post-lunch sugar test, but my food was a bit delayed and there wasn’t an exact 2 hour gap. Could there be an issue because of this?
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Can yoga be used to treat diabetes?

My husband has been suffering from diabetes for the past 3 years. I've been trying to find others way to treat his condition, and I've read that practicing yoga can help in treatment....
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Is brown rice helpful in controlling diabetes?

My husband has been detected with diabetes. Rice is a big part of our diet. Should we switch to brown rice? Will it help in controlling his diabetes and sugar levels?
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When does medication start for diabetes?

I am 37 years old and my recent blood tests indicated that I may be borderline diabetes as I have fasting sugar levels of 140. At what levels is one started out on diabetes medication?...
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What are the complications associated with juvenile diabetes?

My 8 year old son has been detected with juvenile diabetes and I am extremely worried. Can you please tell me what are the complications associated with the disease?
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Is yoga advisable to manage diabetes?

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes however the doctor says it can be currently managed with exercise and lifestyle changes. Should I try yoga to manage my diabetes?
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Do medicines lose their effectiveness if taken for a long period of time?

My mother has been a diabetic for the past 20 years and has been taking the same medications over a long period of time. Will the medicines lose their effectiveness after some...
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My husband feels very hungry with his diabetic medication. What should I do?

My husband has been on diabetic medication for the past 3 months. Particularly after his morning medicine, Janumet, he feels very hungry, which is making him gain a lot of weight....
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My mothers feet are turning black and extremely itchy. What should we do?

My mother has been diabetic for the last 32 years. Her sugar levels keep fluctuating a lot and her feet are often swollen up because of edema and now there is severe discoloration...
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My husband feels extremely tired and drained out. How can I help him?

My husband has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and is currently on medications for it. He feels extremely tired and drained out. Can I give him some supplements for energy?...
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