I Was Just Diagnosed With Diabetes. Can Anyone Tell Me Where To Go For Help With Diabetic Supplies Cheaply?

I was just diagnosed & put on GLUCOPHAGE. My hemaglobin A1C was 12.1 & averaged 317 over the past 3 months. I have no medical insurance & was hoping to get medical supplies as cheap as possible. I see the diabetic nurse for the first time next week (Wednesday). Thank you

AnswerGood [...]

Is It Ok To Use A Vibrating Massager On A Diabetic?

My boyfriend has diabetes and because of health insurance issues, he is unable to go to the doctors for proper treatments. So I am asking here, does anyone know if it is ok to use a vibrating massager on his feet for cirrculation? Thanks!

AnswerNo, its not safe. There can be nerve damage and he may [...]

Hypoglycemia In Diet Controlled Type 2 Diabetic?

what could cause reaccurent severe hypoglycemia in a type 2 diabetic who does not take any medicine or insulin and is diet controlled? i keep getting severe lows but my doctors dont believe me – i have five meters and they have all been checked against my doctors meters yet she still does not believe [...]

Where Does An Uninsured, Newly-diagnosed Diabetic Man Get Help Buying Test Strips?

The only programs I can find here in in Illinois are for parents or children. He is not a parent, and he is 34. Just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, no insurance, no income, doctor’s office is rural and not much help. We live in Peoria. Thank you.

AnswerTry here:
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
Before I got [...]

Would Using Visudyne For Treatment Causes Diabetic-like Symtoms?

My mother has undergone the treament using visudyne for age-related macular degeneration a month ago by eye specialist. 2 weeks ago her blood glucose was detected to be at diabetic level, and never seem to have effect from the tablets prescribed by GP for diabetes patient. Just wonder if there is any relation between the [...]

What Is The Average Cost Of A Diabetic Diet?

I live in Boise, ID, I want to avoid having to take insulin, and I am able to control my diabetes by diet, but need to know what a diabetic diet would cost me.

AnswerMy husband and I are on a diabetic diet. It cost about $125 – $150 per week for both of us [...]

Which Is The Best Hospital For Treatment Of Diabetic Children?

I’m very interested in taking my 8 yr old daughter for a second opinion for the treatment of her diabetes condition. She already has the insulin pump, but still, we need to preak her fingers up to 8 times daily!! and her sugars are not completely under control. I want to know if [...]

Can You Have Hypoglycemia And Not Be Diabetic On Insulin?

I’m a 23 year old female… and almost all the symptoms seem to fit me, but it seems that the majority of the cases are those on insulin from diabetes?

Answeryou definately can. Just make sure you eat 6 small meals a day or 3 meals and a few small snacks throught the day. Yes non [...]

What Do You Call The Condition In Which There Is Hypoglycemia In A Diabetic After Taking Oral Hypoglycemics?

AnswerIt just means you are taking too much medication.
You and your health team can remedy this.

What Is The Proper Diet Of Diabetic And High Blood In A Day?

I dont want to suffer of diabetes and high blood. What is the proper diet for diabetes and high blood. Please advise me so that i will not suffer diabtes and high blood.The cheapest diet and best food.

AnswerControl intake of sweets take green tea with lime & without sugar or milk, keep yr cholesterol in [...]