My mom has type 2 diabetes and she was told it could affect her eyes. I was just wondering what that meant?
We just went over this in my anatomy class for nursing school. Basically, diabetes is when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, so your liver doesn’t break down sugar and send it to [...]
I’ve had Type 2 Diabetes for over a year and I’m still trying to figure it out. I’m currently living in Thailand. A list of foods containing carbs that are good for Diabetics would be great.
i also have type 2 diabetes…i like the lo-carb wraps..any food with a low glycemic content …..veggies..green beans, [...]
I am not diabetic, but my chemotherapy & steroids have upset my sugar levels – high sometimes 29.5 low 3.1! I’ve been put on slow release Metformin to try and control it. I keep asking what I should and should not eat, but I keep being told – just eat a healthy diet! [...]
I recently found out that my mother has type 2 diabetes. Its something that runs in our family plus she’s over weight and is obviously in the process of losing. Still, I like to be told straight up the dangers or what may happen with things. So be honest.
A person can live with Type 2 [...]
Does anyone know what foods to avoid if you suspect someone has Type 2 Diabetes? Also, what foods to definitely consume that will help with the weight loss/whatever else is needed?
avoid sugar; starchy foods like bread, pasta, potatoes; fruits (because of the sugar content); alcohol, because it metabolizes as pure sugar. try eating lots [...]
I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow and due to my weight of 315 pounds and the fact that I would be considered morbidly obese with a BMI greater than 40, I will most likely be tested for type 2 diabetes. I wouldn’t be suprised if I do have it though.
The first test to do [...]
I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow and due to my weight of 315 pounds and the fact that I would be considered morbidly obese with a BMI greater than 40, I will most likely be tested for type 2 diabetes. I wouldn’t be suprised if I do have it though.
The first test to do [...]
There seem to be cookbooks that are specific to Type 2 diabetes. Does this mean there’s a difference in the kind of diet that Type 1 and Type 2 sufferers need to follow?
There is a lot of difference between the diet of all diabetics.
We have different tolerances to certain carb / protein / [...]
There seem to be cookbooks that are specific to Type 2 diabetes. Does this mean there’s a difference in the kind of diet that Type 1 and Type 2 sufferers need to follow?
There is a lot of difference between the diet of all diabetics.
We have different tolerances to certain carb / protein / [...]
Im a nursing student and im sort of confused. My teacher gave us a paper titled "HYPOglycemic drugs Indicated for Type 2 diabetes"
One of the drugs listed is Glucophage.
For glucophage it says it decrease glucose production in the liver, but wouldn’t you want that if you were a HYPERglycemic and not Hypoglycemic?
I’m in med school, [...]
