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How to treat elevated sugar level ?	14	1	Wed, 13 Aug 2014
Hi! My sugar level has been elevated. It was 215 when I got up this morning. I worked out for an hour last night. I did eat a dinner of rice (indian food). My sugar level was 160 when I got back from working out. I am concerned my sugar levels are so high. Please advise.

What is the treatment for diabetes and numbness in the arms?	16	1	Mon, 25 Aug 2014
I have type 2 diabetes. I also had a heart attack in 2004. I am having problems with my hands and arms going to sleep when I lie down at night, usually every night. Could this be a circulation issue due to my heart? I have a stent that was implanted in 2004. I am 65 years old, and I have recently...

What is the treatment for diabetes?	22	1	Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Hi I am looking for answer how to help my brother in law, he is diabetic, with wet gangrene, after his big toe is cut and it is not healing for over a month now? Doctor gave him stonger antibiothics but they do not helping, Is there any other way to treat wet gangrene? I am so worried for him....

How can Glumetza be used safely?	14	1	Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hello, I m a type II diabetic and I take a protein blend that lasts for 8 hours 3 times a day (sugar free of course), one in the morning, after an excercise (weightlifting to be specific) and right near bedtime. I also use half a scoop of creatine an hour before my workout and mix another half of...

Suggest medication for fever ,loose motions and low sugar level	15	1	Thu, 14 Aug 2014
My father is a blood sugar patient. From last 4 days he is having fever. Day before yesterday loose motion also ,so in evening he was unconcious and admitted in hospital. Dr told he is having low sugar,so they discontinue his sugar medicine. Today again fever n loose motion ,pl suggest

What is the treatment for painful hard boils and diabetic?	39	1	Thu, 14 Aug 2014
I am 42, diabetic (borderline according to doctor)(new diagnosis of diabetes). I keep getting boils. I now have one of my chest that is larger than a silver dollar. It is painful, almost purple, very very deep and hard. It has been there for about two weeks and has not come to a head. It is...

What is the treatment for diabetes?	12	1	Fri, 22 Aug 2014
I just did the online diagnoses and it said 90% diabetes I am the middle child of three and my father has diabetes he got it when he was in his early 50s I have no insurance what do you suggest I am 42 male 185 pounds and recently just had to start wearing glasses and from time to time at work...

How safe is taking Glyburide to control sugar levels?	44	1	Wed, 27 Aug 2014
I have been taking Xarelto for about 6 months and had been a type 2 diabetic managed with diet and exercise. Since beginning Xarelto my blood sugars have been unusually high-never below 155 and frequently over 200. I have also been gaining weight. I am now taking 20mg of glyburide with no...

Suggest remedy for diabetics	13	1	Thu, 14 Aug 2014
I am type 2 diabetic, I am on Novamix insulin about 4 weeks, diaformin and b/p/I medication, my question is, how come my b/s/l s are always higher than normal, I was on Lantus previous to Novamix, I m not getting the response to these two insulins, is there one that might work, I m so worried and...

What causes an elevation in sugar levels after following balanced diet?	15	1	Thu, 21 Aug 2014
I am a 40 year old female. I am 5 10 and weigh 363lbs. My doctor put me on a very restrictive Candida diet last week eliminating all sugars and carbs. I have been on the diet for 6 days and today I was suddenly not feeling well and decided to check my sugar and it was 206. This was more than 2...

Could diabetes cause sudden nausea,shortness of breath and weakness in neck?	25	1	Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Hi, Last week up to now I have been feeling jittery, nauseous, trying to grasp for air (shortness of breath), faint like if I am going to fall over, and weakness in the neck that it travels down to the shoulder, arms and legs. When I am sitting down I feel ok, but when I get up it gradually...

Should Cephalexin be changed due to contraindication with Metformin?	44	1	Thu, 21 Aug 2014
This morning a DR. at Urgent care prescribed 500mg cephalexin tabs 3-times a day for an infected insect bite (assumed cellulitis). However, I am type 2 diabetic and note on drugs.com that cephalexin and metformin normally should not be used together. I take 500mg metformin #x daily with meals....

Suggest treatment to increase libido in a diabetic	20	1	Tue, 2 Sep 2014
DR Grief, I am in grief. My husband and I have been married 40 years. He has been a diabetic for 10. Our sex life is zero, and took it s fatal drop about 8 years ago. I am 60 and love him very much, but he wants no form of romance at all. I am sad and lonely for him.

Should diabetic medicines be taken only when the sugar levels are high?	51	1	Fri, 8 Aug 2014
My mother in law has type 2 diabetes. Her blood sugar is extremely low upon waking in the morning at 40. After eating her blood sugar has been as high as 278, like tonight. She is on glimepiride. My husband insists on giving her the prescribed medicine only when her blood sugar is high. Should...

Does Glycomet cause reduction in sugar levels?	26	1	Thu, 14 Aug 2014
I have diabetic in earlier stage.i got married 1 year now suffer from pcod .doctor advice to take glycomet 250 and myotol f twice in a day.i have diabetic problem many of them told glycomet is reduced ur sugar level.already i took insulin Glycomet is good for me

Should Galvus Met be used at the present dosage?	49	1	Mon, 18 Aug 2014
I am using Galvusmet 50/500 for the last Month before I started my Blood sugar was 282 and now I have started a diet and excersise program and using one tablet before breakfast. My blood sugar in the morning is around 90-100 and two hours after it reads under 130. My question should I continue to...

Suggest treatment or exercise to reduce sugar levels	59	1	Mon, 18 Aug 2014
I am having sugar around 220 in spite of my taking too much precautions. I feel severe pain when go to bed for sleep on bottom portion of my both legs and on consulting doctor, I have been advised to take one cap. nervup od daily. Secondly, please advise me how to control my sugar besides walk...

What is the treatment for high glucose levels?	66	1	Tue, 12 Aug 2014
I am a diabetic I have been prescribed gupisone tablet three per day for anti inflammation to reduce the pain in the righty leg after two days I noticed rise in my sugar level 300 next day it came down to 107with my regular Medicine should I continue with dose

Suggest treatment for uncontrolled diabetes	15	1	Mon, 11 Aug 2014
My husband is a diabetic . It has been a week. He can t put pressure on it and I had to purchase a cane for him to walk. He says he bruised his foot and I worry it has to do with his condition. Sleeps a lot the last two days and will not go to the doctor, Blood sugar is 228. HELP Pam

What are the symptoms and treatment for diabetes?	39	1	Mon, 1 Dec 2014
I am afraid of having/developing diabetes. Lots of tingling, numbness in fingers and hands (like when you sleep on your hand and it goes to sleep and you have to shake and rub it to return to normal). CTS or diabetes or vascular. Have COPD, emphysema. On O2 24/7, have portable in shoulder bag I...

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