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Can Crestor and Metformin be the cause diarrhea in a diabetic person?	31	1	Mon, 15 Sep 2014
I am 48 year old woman with diabetes. Have had diarrhea for over a week and couple of days with cramps and have gas. I take metformin 1000 mg every 12 hrs. Lisonpril 5mg once a day and crestor 10 mg once a day. recently given farxiga 10 mg for 2 mos. I can t hold anything in my stomach. Don t...

Why HDL is low but other parameters are in normal range?	29	1	Tue, 16 Sep 2014
My friend is 45 years old and he has been diagnosed diabetic (FBS – 278mg/dl & PPBS – 350mg/dl) and slightly high lipid profile while doing annual medical checkup. Last year his blood sugar was board line (FBS - 112mg/dl and PPBS – 132mg/dl). Then doctor put him on medicines: Glycomet GP2 (1 tab...

Suggest solution for difficulty in breathing in diabetes patient	21	1	Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Doctor, Am diabetic and 52. Am heavy 90 kgs and of late am finding difficulty in breathing. If I take a Rotocap Seroflo 250 whenever I find shortness of breath, am comfortable.My son is 11 years and has the same problem ( less diabetes).Please advise

Suggest treatment for multiple ailments	19	1	Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hello, my name is Michael. I have COPD, High blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. For over a year now I’ve had degenerative disc disease and a herniated disc in my lower disc. In April 2014, I had surgery to shave that disc to relieve the pressure on the nerve. It has ruptured and is putting...

Is blood in urine with pain in kidneys normal in diabetics?	17	1	Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Im a 52yr old male i weight 320 im 6 0 i was recently diagnosed a diabetic so ive been taking shots of insulin in my lower stomac for about 2 weeks and today ive been peeing blood and my kidneys hurt really bad should i go to the er or is this normal?

Suggest treatment for blisters on side of foot with diabetes	27	1	Wed, 10 Sep 2014
hi, I am diabetic and have diabetic right foot, some time 10 years back i had a major infection on my right and the sitution worsen to the extent that the doctors of hospital started talking of Amputation but with God Grace i came out of hospital and got the right foot operated from a private...

Does complicated diabetes affect the kidneys?	20	1	Fri, 19 Sep 2014
I am a diabetic, diagnosed for 18 years. My diabetes has been largely uncontrolled with a1-c readings in the double digits until 2 years ago. I had heart stent in 2008, my kidney function has dropped to stage-3 and have lost sensitivity in the bottom of my feet and now have an ulcer on the bottom...

Suggest treatment for uncontrolled diabetes	45	1	Wed, 10 Sep 2014
I AM A DIABETIC And also suffer from hypothyroidism for which I take 100 mcg eltroxin daily. I also take Razel F10 for my cholesterol. for diabetes I was advised Glycomet SR500 which I have been taking for a few months now but my blood sugar levels are going on increasing and also the tablet...

Is Progenta advisable for diabetes?	112	1	Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hello D-R, my mother in her 80es,she suffered from diabet many years,about 10 years+she using insulin, now her d-r offer her to try with insulin new medication -Progenta,she doing this for not increase more of insulin.What are you can say about this medication, and if it s good to take this in...

Suggest treatment for fatigue,blurred vision and heavy arms	17	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
MY HUSBAND IS A TYPE TWO DIABETIC WITH ALOT OF OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. HE HAS BEEN FEELING WEAK, WITH BLURRED VISION, AND FATIGUED BUT HIS BLOOD SUGARS HAVE BEEN NORMAL. SAYS HIS ARMS FEEL HEAVY AND WEAK AND I HAVE PICKED HIM UP OFF THE FLOOR TWICE IN THE LAST 12 HOURS.

What does sugar level 139 indicate?	26	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
While camping with friends this weekend, I probably eat different than usual but not all bad. In the middle of the night, I woke up, used the bathroom and was going back to bed when I felt dizzy, nausiataed and sweated like never before- very clamy. This has never happened before. The next day a...

Does normal blood sugar levels mean absence of diabetes?	24	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
was on metformin foa abt a yr . N hv stopped taking them abt a month ago bt my sugar level is normal does it mean i m no longer diabetic. I hv lost 10kg since i started taking them n ther is no history of diatetic in my family. I m 30 yrs old n weigh 82kg n height 1,66m

Can Glimisave be taken to control blood sugar levels?	28	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Hi, One and half mpnth back my blood sugar -fasting was at 262. Initially i took glimisave 1m for one month.After one month sugar lavel come to 86 and 81 FASTING AND PP respectively. Doctor advice me to take Glimisave M1 half in the night and full in the morning. After 15 days my sugar lavel is...

Could an elevated CEA indicate the presence of colorectal cancer?	24	1	Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Female, non-smoker, 45. Diabetic. Taking Crestor. Red blood cell count at 159 g/L and CVGR at 11.3%. TIBC 80 micro mol/L and iron saturation at 0.18. My CEA is at 4.4 micro gram/L. I m not pregnant. Does the elevated CEA indicate without a doubt the presence of colorectal cancer? Thank you.

Suggest treatment for low glucose level and fatigue	34	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
I just received blood work results. My Dr. said everything was normal,but I noticed my Glucose was low~55 L. I am a 48 year old woman, 5 3 163 lbs that has put on weight (vegetarian and work out regularly) and been fatigued and we checked for thyroid issues. those numbers were normal, Should I...

What causes raised blood sugar levels while on lantus solostart pen?	102	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
I have diabates was on novolin insulin 70/30 human 30 units twice a day once in the morning and once at night, now for the last two weeks I have been on lantus solostart pen starting at 10 units a day and as directed have moved the units up 2 units each day I am now on 18 units and tomorrow...

Suggest medication for stomach disorders and hypoglycemia after taking medicines for diabetes	24	1	Mon, 8 Sep 2014
I am 42 age male,diabetes from last year,metformin,dionil,voglibose,glimepride not tolerating( stomach disorders) but semi glynase no such problems but hypoglycemia occuring everyday ,I am taking 1/2 semi glynase morning only ,sugar 125 fasting and afterfood 150 any alternative medicine? At...

What is the function of alpha keto analogues in treating diabetic parenchymal nephropathy?	57	1	Wed, 24 Sep 2014
I suffer from diabetic parenchymal nephropathy. GFR (nuclear Test) 22&23 ml/min for R&L kidneys with creatinin & urea level 20% higher than max. limits in the blood. I have been prescribed 2 tablets a day of alpha keto analogue. What is the function of these tablets for me & how long do I have to...

Is it advisable to get my tongue pierced after diagnosed with diabetes?	23	1	Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi i am Savannah im 16 and will be turning 17 in a few months and was thinking about getting my tongue pierced but i am diabetice and was wondering if i can still get my tongue pierced and/or what i need to do to prepare myself to getting my tongue pierced and what to expect from the piercing

Suggest treatment for diabetes and blood pressure	30	1	Tue, 9 Sep 2014
sir my self d k sinha having diabetes last 10 year and blood presser last 15 currently my doctor is prescribe gemmer fort 1 for morning and evening and transenta 20 on in morning and olmisar 20 in evening all medications and suger lever fasting 100-140 and pp 130-170 . my question is all medicine...

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