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Will Alpha lipoic acid cause any problems for weak kidneys?	45	1	Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Is alpha lipoic acid ok for kidneys that aren t the best, 60 yrs of diabetes type 1, with glaucoma & beginning stages of AMD? I want to take alpha lipoic acid for the neurotic pain in my feet from being a diabetic for this long, I assume. Than you. sej

What causes constant diarrhea with shortness of breath in a diabetic?	23	1	Mon, 24 Nov 2014
My husband has type 2 diabetes. Last night he started getting sick, his symptoms were constant diarrhea, complaining of being too hot, shortness of breath-couldn t breathe, dizzy, blurred vision and when we finally checked his blood glucose it was reading 218, we checked again 2 hours later it...

Suggest methods to control the blood sugar level	26	1	Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi, my wife is suffering from type 2 diabetes since 20 yes, her fasting blood glucose level is 186 mg/DL n pop blood glucose level is 161 mg/DL. Her hba1c level is 7.8 %. Her HB is 10.1 gm%. Her creatinine is 0.7mg/DL. She has been prescribed with following medicines.Tab Grid-2mg, two tabs at...

Is Jalram M right medication for high sugar levels?	15	1	Fri, 5 Sep 2014
I was taking glimisave M1 and mignar 25 twice before breakfast and dinner daily. eucosperin75 in the afternoom after food. and lipicure 5mg in the night. with all these my sugar levei is in control.HbA1c is 6.1 fasting 130 pp 141. Recentily I went to different Endocronologist after doing these...

How can diabetes be tested?	14	1	Wed, 3 Sep 2014
hello , i am a 25 year old 1.78 height and around 95 kg , due to my overweight i am worried i might be a diabetic , is it possible to get type 2 diabetes at this age and if yes , what is the method to test for it in order to be sure . p.s. i tend to eat plenty of sweets thanks in advance

How safe is taking Galvus met for diabetes?	69	1	Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi my brother is 33 years old he was diagnosed with second degree diabetes 3 months ago , the doctor prescribed galvus met since then he lost a lot of weight and later skin problems still trying to make sure that this skin problems in not vitiligo , but the blood sugar is good, think that galvus...

Does Hydrochlorothiazide raise sugar levels?	31	1	Fri, 5 Sep 2014
My md just said that my blood work indicates that I am prediabetic and I have a meter to take my blood everyday and it is recorded. I also had a severe stroke 7 yrs. ago and take blood pressure meds. The stroke left me with left side weakness. I read that Hydrochlorothiazide can raise sugar...

What causes swelling in the perineum?	447	1	Mon, 8 Sep 2014
My perineum is swollen and sore. It hurts to wipe. I do not believe I have a hemmeroid (sp?) as the soreness is north of my anus. I have had increased difficulty keeping the area clean. I have been more tired than usual and now have groin pain as well.

What causes low blood sugar levels in the morning and fluctuating BP readings?	54	1	Mon, 15 Sep 2014
hi, my mother is 73 years old and is diabetic, she sees her regular dr every three months, but all he does is go over her blood work and adjust her medication, he doesnt answer any questions she has, and she is always so dizzy she can hardly walk, and she wakes up with severe shakes a lot of...

What causes lightheadedness, nausea and excessive thirst with high blood sugar levels?	18	1	Tue, 2 Sep 2014
I have been feeling very light headed as well as nauseous. I am always very thirsty but have been for a long time. Several of my family members are diabetic and I tested my blood sugar at 3 am and found it was 217. I know this alone is not enough to diagnose diabetes but should I be concerned?...

What causes high blood sugar levels inspite of taking medications?	26	1	Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi Doctor I have been advised to take Glycomet SR 500 and Clavix 150 and LTK - H after the breakfast, Glycoment GP 2 one hour before lunch, Tablet Hosit Plus after Lunch, Table Glycomet GP 1 one hour before dinner and tab Tonact 20 at 10 pm after dinner.. I have been taking these medicines since...

How to manage symptoms of hypoglycemia?	53	1	Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi Doctor, I have the problem of reactive hypoglycemia. I get sever headache (especially in eyes), fatigue, palpitation, blurring of vision after 2 hrs of the meal. I checked my glucose level. It was varying 90-95 g/dl in fasting, 120 g/dl after 30 min of meal containing simple as well as complex...

Should Daoinil be taken if blood sugar is well controlled?	17	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Im 45 yrs old and 10 yrs diabetic, before im taking galvus 50 with actos 30, my fbs is 122. My new dr change my meds to januvia and daonil 2.5 in the morning ang 1 daoinil at dinner, i chk my sugar 4 hours after dinner its only 77. Is it ok to continue this meds? This is my first day to take...

Why is my circumcision wound taking longer to heal?	74	1	Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Hi there, I have a circumscision wound that has taken longer to heal. My gp prescribed antibiotics which treated an infection in the wound. Another gp suggested I apply hydrozole cream to close the wound. Would this work? I m 43 years old without any health problem

Suggest treatment for uncontrolled diabetes	102	1	Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Dear doctor I am 64 years old and diagnosed as type 2 diabetic since 2005. I was under treatment with tripride 1 a combination of piaglitazone(1mg) glimpride and metformin(500 mg) along with Janumet till 2013 sept and my sugar level was 120 below in fasting and 180 to 200 in PP subsequently in...

Would blood sugar medications cause any weight gain?	15	1	Mon, 1 Sep 2014
hi doctor. I am taking galvus met 50mg/500mg once in the morning and azulix 1mf in the evening. my blood sugar is in control for the past 6 months. about 5.1 mmol/lit to 5.8 mmol/lit fasting. Inspite of doing regular cycling for 1 hour, y weight has not reduced from 78 kgs. do these medications...

Is it ok to take Glycomet with Insulin?	38	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
I take Diamicron xr 60 before breakfast, Glycomet 1gm after breakfast, glycomet 1gm after dinner and insulin glargine injection of 20 units from the solostar pen at night. my waking fasten blood is 133. i have had type 2 diabetes for 20 years and I am 48 years old. Is it ok to take glycomet with...

What causes a light headed feeling with history of diabetes?	16	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
I been recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes(2 months),which i control with a diet. My blood sugar levels generally are between 4.8-7.5. My question: Why do i feel light headed sometimes? It is incredibly frustrating as i am a very active person, now i feel limited.

Can jalra-m 50/500 mg be taken for blood sugar level?	70	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
I had been taking AZULIX - 1 one tab daily. But my doctor has advised me to switch over to JALRA-M 50/500 mg. two tabs / day against my present Blood Sugar level at 203 ( fasting ) & 295 ( PP) . I am 61 years old. Should I continue the prescribed dose of JALRA - M 50 / 500 mg. & if so, how long ?

Could type 1 diabetes cause infertility?	25	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
I ve had T1 diabetes since I was eleven months old, and I m now twenty. I m female and have never actually had sex yet, but I was wondering about how it could affect my kids. My aunt, my great aunt, and my great-great aunt all have T1 diabetes, so it runs in my family a lot. I have hypo thyroid,...

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