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Worried About Lactic Acidosis

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last week and placed on 500 mg of Metformin twice a day. After reading up on metformin I am seriously…

Started by Mandy

3 Oct 9, 2007
Reply by Jenny

C-Peptide and Fructosamine

I just spoke to my endo's office. They did a blood test and my c-peptide is 2.4 and fructosamine is 237. What do those numbers mean? The nu…

Started by Chuck Lin

6 Oct 8, 2007
Reply by Chuck Lin

Diabetes education videos

Hi folks, I'm with an organization called the Diabetes Medical Network that provides diabetes video education for physicians' (primarily e…

Started by Derek Moeller

0 Oct 8, 2007

Help me understand units of insulin

I don't really understand by the discussions if I am taking a lot more insulin than others considering their high numbers. I take 78 Lantus…

Started by sherryd

6 Oct 7, 2007
Reply by Catherine

Great First Day on Job

Well today was my first day of my part time job. I talked to my boss and told him I was diabetic and he is VERY accomadating. I have a lock…

Started by Cody Turner

6 Oct 7, 2007
Reply by Catherine

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

I am aware of the link between Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and thought it was related to being over weight. I am a skinny Type…

Started by Libby

8 Oct 5, 2007
Reply by Jen

To All NEW Zelanders ON HERE!

I just saw a clip on yahoo news or something like that and it said you had a volcanic erupion over there! I'm here in the good ole UA and w…

Started by Doris D

6 Oct 1, 2007
Reply by Doris D

Advice Please: OTC Pain Meds.....

Winter aches and pains are beginning to visit my joints. Haven't taken any tylenol or ibuprofin since my diagnosis. I remember that post-op…

Started by Judith

4 Sep 30, 2007
Reply by Emily Whiting

My three month anniversary

Finally. It's been three months since my diagnosis. I've had many difficulties in my life, but these past months has been the toughest. My…

Started by Chuck Lin

8 Sep 25, 2007
Reply by Chuck Lin

Information on what I am supposed to eat -- changes since my hospital changes last year

I spent 8 days in intensive care and 3 1/2 weeks in a rehab facility last year -- august, 2006 after being diagnosed with very acute cellul…

Started by christine rajewski-holub

4 Sep 24, 2007
Reply by Tracey Wilson

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