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Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?

My husband has been diagnosed with diabetes about 2 years ago. He has been on medication. Lately his sex drive has decreased significantly. He also had erectile dysfunction...
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Are there precautions associated with giving anesthesia for diabetic patients?

My mother in law is heavily diabetic. She has to have a hip bone surgery which will be done under anesthesia. Can there be any counter interactions?
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My husband is getting surgery soon. How should we prepare?

My husband has a growth around his ankle which the doctor says needs to be operated on. My husband is a diabetic and I am wondering if the surgery will have any repercussions...
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My 7 year old son is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Will it affect his growth?

My son is 7 years old and has been detected with type 2 diabetes. We thought that he was a little too young for this diagnosis, so we're worried about his overall health. Do...
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If I avoid medicines and concentrate on lifestyle, can I win over diabetes?

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and my doctor wants to put me on medication. I really don't like the idea of depending on medication for diabetes. Can lifestyle...
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Can one be diagnosed with both type 2 and type 1 diabetes?

If I have type 1 diabetes are there chances that I could be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes also? How does this work?
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I am feeling very thirsty lately. Could it be a sign of diabetes? Should I get myself checked?

I have noticed that recently I feel very thirsty during the day. My water consumption and frequency of urination have both increased but I am still so thirsty. Could it be a...
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Can diabetes be fatal??

Is diabetes a life threatening disease? I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and I am the first one in my family with the disease. I'm scared of what this could mean...
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Can juvenile diabetes be treated?

My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Is this condition likely to improve with time or will he be diabetic all his life?
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Can honey worsen my diabetes?

Every morning I use honey and a lemon with my tea. But, because of the sugar content, I'm worried that this will worsen my condition. I'm a diabetic. Should I use honey less...
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The skin on my feet is so dry. Could this be because of my diabetes?

I have had diabetes for the last 9 years and am pretty diligent with my treatment. I am noticing that my feet are getting very dry. Could this be because of my diabetes?
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How can we fight diabetes naturally?

My husband is 38 years old and has had diabetes for the last 6 years. He has been on medication but his HbA1C doesn’t come below 8. Are there natural methods we can introduce...
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My husband feels anxious due to his diabetes medication. What should we do to manage it?

My husband is on diabetes medication at night and in the morning. But he feels very lethargic and anxious due to these medicines. What should we do to manage this?
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Do I need to take insulin forever?

The doctor has advised me to take insulin at night. Can I be weaned off insulin in the future?
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Why is diabetes causing weight loss in my husband?

My husband is diabetic for the last 5 years and his HbA1C level is about 8. 5. He has also lost a lot of weight, and he continues to lose weight. Why is this happening?
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If I had diabetes during pregnancy, are there chances I will get the disease later in life?

I read a report that said women who have gestational diabetes, tend to have diabetes after their pregnancy. What are the chances that this will happen? I've been diagnosed with...
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Is my skin dryness connected with diabetes?

My skin is so dry and itchy, especially on my legs. No matter how much lotion I use it doesn't get any better. Could there be a connection with my diabetes?
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Can diabetes be cured with homeopathic medication?

My husband is a diabetic, and he's tired of taking the same medications since he doesn't think they actually work. Are there any homeopathic medications that would work for diabetes?...
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My son had low blood sugar during exams. Should I get any testing done for him?

My son had low sugar during his exams for which I had to rush him to the ER. But the doctors only gave him some glucose and he was fine and sent off. Should I get his blood sugar...
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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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