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How Can You Test If You Have Diabetes?

Some of the symptoms of diabetes are excessive thirst, excessive urination, fatigue and wieght loss. And I have had these symptoms for a while now and I just wanted to know the easy way to test for diabetes. Technorati Tags: Diabetes, Have, Test



When Did Gestational Diabetes Become A Diagnosis?

I am trying to find out more about the history of gestational diabetes. I am finding plenty of articles about people having a personal or family history of it, but what I am looking for is when the medical community starting using the phrase “gestational diabetes” rather than only talking about diabetes and pregnancy. I [...]



What Is The Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes?

I always see commercials about Type 1 and 2 diabetes, what are they exactly and what causes them? Please help! Technorati Tags: Between, Diabetes, Difference, Type, What



What Type Of Diet Is Suggested For Diabetes?

I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I understand exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent me from getting diabetes type 2. I would like to know the specifics of a diabetic diet. Technorati Tags: Diabetes, Diet, Suggested, Type, What



Why Do They Test So Late In Pregnancy For Gestational Diabetes?

I only have 14 weeks left in pregnancy and my doctors are saying they want to do the test for Gestational Diabetes. Why it is it important to have this test? The babys body is developed already, so why dont they do this test a lot earlier in pregnancy? What happends if I say no [...]



What Are The Chances Of A 17 Yr Old Getting Diabetes?

Is there any chance of me developing diabetes eventhough I only have one uncle that has diabetes and he only developed it later in his life? Except him no one else in my family has diabetes that I know about. Also I am 17. Technorati Tags: Chances, Diabetes, Getting, What



Do You Always Have To Take Insulin To Control Gestational Diabetes, Or Can You Be Prescribed A Pill Instead?

I have gestational diabetes that can no longer be controlled through diet. I can not stand needles and am wondering if there is any chance of being prescribed a pill as opposed to insulin shots? Technorati Tags: Always, Control, Diabetes, Gestational, Have, Instead, Insulin, Pill, Prescribed, Take



Since I Have Gestational Diabetes, Should I Be Careful About What I Eat After I Deliver My Baby?

I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and I am easily controlling my blood sugar with diet and exercise. Should I continue with my special diet even after I deliver my baby? Or can I finally eat what I want? Why or why not? Technorati Tags: About, After, Careful, Deliver, Diabetes, Gestational, Have, Should, Since, [...]



I Have Type 2 Diabetes And High Blood Pressure What Can I Do To Get Rid Of It?

I have type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure how can I loose weight? Technorati Tags: Blood, Diabetes, Have, High, Pressure, Type, What



How Long Would You Have To Eat Too Much Sugar To Get Diabetes?

I was just wondering, How long would you have to eat too much sugar to get diabetes? Technorati Tags: Diabetes, Have, Long, Much, Sugar, Would