Q&A Category

How Rapidly Can You Change Insulin Injection Times With Canines With Diabetes? In Terms Of Minutes?

Our dog has Diabetes and the designated time to which we are supposed to inject him with insulin is a time that our family cannot meet. We really need to wean him onto a new time, but we’re not sure how quickly we can change times. Can it be done by the half hour or [...]



What Is Something That I Can Give To The People Who Donate To The Juvenile Diabetes Fund?

So, I wanted to start collecting money as donations for the Juvenile Diabetes fund, but I also wanted to be able to give the people who donate a little something. I also think that that would attract more people to donating. For example, when I collected money for the Breast Cancer fund, I gave out [...]



What Can I Do To Help My Best Friend Who Has Diabetes?

He is 13 and has type 1 diabetes. We are really close and he is always talking about it (how it sucks to have it). I really want to help him because he seems so helpless. I need info. Ex. What do i do if he needs help like if he does not have his [...]



Why Do People Who Have Diabetes Have To Remove Their Shoes And Socks At Doctor Appointments?

I recently had a doctors appointment and their was a sign in the exam room saying that if you are a diabetic to please remove your socks and shoes. Why do diabetics have to remove their shoes and socks? I don’t know much about diabetes and I am curious. Technorati Tags: Appointments, Diabetes, Doctor, Have, [...]



Symptoms Of Diabetes And How Do They Test For It?

I have a horrid diet and diabetes is very prevalent in my family, I think I may have it. How do they test for diabetes and what are the symptoms? Technorati Tags: Diabetes, Symptoms, Test, They



What Are Your Chances Of Going Blind From Diabetes ?

Im just wondering what are your chances of going blind from diabetes im worried about it. It runs big in my family and my friend said she will test my blood tomorrow to see if i have diabetes also im wondering if she test my blood on here meter will she be able to tell [...]



What Kinds Of Things Might Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?

I think I might have diabetes. I’m going to go to the doctor real soon. Until then I have a question i’d like answered. Can anyone tell me, that has type 1 diabetes, what lead you to believe you have it, like i researched a little bit and most of the things said alot of [...]



Has Anyone Had Gestational Diabetes And Went On To Have A Healthy Baby?

Im 30 weeks on complete bedrest and just found out I have diabetes. I just saw a nutritionist and im doing the diet, portion control but my sugar is still pretty high. Im scared something might happen to the baby. Ive heard its common, but if anyone has gone through this let me know any [...]



Is A Raw Vegan Diet Healthful For Diabetes And High Blood Pressure?

Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I’m wanting to lose a lot of [...]



What Are The Dangers Of Teeth Extraction With Type Ii Diabetes?

My husband has five bottom front teeth that need to be pulled so he can get a bottom denture. What are the dangers if his Diabetes is under control? Technorati Tags: Dangers, Diabetes, Extraction, Teeth, Type, What, With