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November 10, 2009

What are the side effects of taking too much insulin?

November 02, 2009

Can high blood sugar cause muscle pain?

October 16, 2009

A person I work with has been diagnosed with shingles. Is shingles contagious? If so, for how long? I am a 64-year-old male with type II diabetes and chronic ulcerative colitis. Is it dangerous for me to be exposed to shingles?

October 07, 2009

I have type 2 diabetes. I just had a prednisone shot in my knee. My blood sugar shot up to near 300. How long will this shot effect my blood sugar levels?

August 11, 2009

How can I lower my blood sugar without having to take more medicine? Right now, my sugar is 298 mg/dL. I already take 500ml Glucophage twice a day.

August 10, 2009

I take the acid blocker Nexium and expect that I will need to take it indefinitely. Does this increase my risk of osteoporosis? Are there other drugs that increase the risk of osteoporosis?

August 07, 2009

I have a friend who has type 2 diabetes. He is confused about whether to count carbs or calories? Which is better for diabetes management?

July 15, 2009

What are the advantages and disadvantages of switching to an insulin pump rather than continuing with multiple daily injections?

June 30, 2009

My triglycerides are 288, LDL is 106, HDL is 42, total serum cholesterol is 206 and fasting glucose is 98. Am I considered diabetic? Or pre diabetic? Is there anything I can do reduce these numbers?

June 11, 2009

I'm a 42-year-old woman and have been on the pill since age 18, except for two pregnancies. Two and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Is it safe for me to continue being on the pill?

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