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• May 7, 2012 12:57 p.m.

  I am type 2 and was wondering if there is any surgery that i can do for this I have heard rumers about stomach surgery.

  - Ken

• May 5, 2012 7:42 p.m.

  Can a 2 year old take glusose tablets?

  - cecelia

• May 2, 2012 7:34 p.m.

  I am a type 1 since the age of 7, I am now to be 68. I ck my blood sugar 10-12 times a day, my last a1c was 6.50 good for my time with my disease so I am told. I have in the last 3 mo quit crestor, as i found it hard to walk due to muscle achining, tired, spike in blood sugar, and bp gong high. Now my bp average is 112/48 hr 87. I had 3xbypass 13 years this oct. My protein seems to be rising, i have great concern! No eye problems, no neuropathy problems, heal very well, have low blood sugars very often. I inject lantus 7 U pm and 3 U am..Novalog on a slyding scale 1U for every 20 mg over 12o BS and 1 U for evey 20mg carb. My original Doctor was at Mayo in Rochester as I was born and raised in PA. I have a lot of faith as I truly believe if it had not been for Mayo I would not be here today. Can I get an appt with Mayo in Phoenix or Scottsdale for a good work up? I want to live until i am 90......

  - Cheryl

• May 2, 2012 9:35 a.m.

  Liz: Did you talk with the CGM company? Sometimes they will contact your provider for a letter of necessity in order for insurance to pay.

  - Nancy and Peggy

• May 2, 2012 9:34 a.m.

  Tanveer: Your A1c is high. Starting insulin sounds reasonable. Talk with your healthcare provider or endocrinologist.

  - Nancy and Peggy

• May 2, 2012 9:30 a.m.

  Darlene: Ask your provider for an appointment to see a certified diabetes educator. He or she can help you get started on diabetes self management. Take care!

  - Nancy and Peggy

• April 30, 2012 4:58 p.m.

  This is for MAE!I found out about my type 2 diabetes a couple years ago after I retired from 30 years of teaching. My family doctor put me on Metformin. I lost 22 lbs over a few months, however the medicine caused a lot of inflamation in my stomach and part of my intestines. I found out about the inflamation when I had my stomach scoped. I had to stop taking Metformin so my stomach would heal up, and now I am trying Tradgenta(sp). I will let you know if it helps/not. Take care.

  - Bonnie

• April 30, 2012 1:48 p.m.

  my H1AC came 10s and my tryglycerides are 390. should i start insulin therapy as dont think my medication is working . I am 55 years old. please advise , i am very worried .

  - Tanveer

• April 26, 2012 1:45 p.m.

  I was diagnosed Fri. & bought a glocose meter yesterday.My 1st reading this A.M. is 138.Is that good or bad?I am regretting the orange and beets I had last nite,alto they were so good!What should a morning reading BE?I am S-O-O lost! Struggling in Texas, Darlene

  - darlene

• April 24, 2012 10:27 p.m.

  I have no symptoms with hypoglycemia, my husband and son will notice me bring none responsive and give me glucogan injection. My insurance company refuses to pay for the CGM. I am frustrated. I have automatic neuropathy. How do I manage this? ..

  - Liz

• April 24, 2012 3:14 p.m.

  Questions about complimentary medicine, check with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)a US govermental agency.

  - Nancy and Peggy

• April 21, 2012 8:19 a.m.

  Hi, I have been reading information on how Cinnamon can cure Diabetes. Is this true? My friend was dependent on a medication in pill form for over 5 years. He started eating volumes of Cinnamon, and also worked out and lost all the weight his doctor recommended. But he uses real high volumes of the spice. I mean like 1/10 (6 Table spoons or more) cup of the spice in his coffee 3 times a day. Now he is medication free. His doctor monitored him for 1 year to make sure his sugar levels didn't spike at anytime. (The doctor didn't know he was ingesting the spice in high quantities). What is the Mayo Clinic's research on this ; if any and can you direct me to any actually case studies? I'm glad he his diabetic free now. However; I am wondering if it will only be short lived or if he will have to continue on the Cinnamon regiment for life now. And if this is a proven cure why hasn't it been more publicized and practiced in the US? Thank you for your time.

  - Laura

• April 18, 2012 8:10 a.m.

  Yes, Niacin can cause hyperglycemia (high blood).

  - Nancy and Peggy

• April 13, 2012 8:41 a.m.

  My fasting blood sugar level jumped from 118 to 130 in a 5 month time period. It coincided with a regimen of 500mg niacin daily. Do i have type two diabetes or is it just a reaction to the niacin?

  - Ra

• April 11, 2012 4:19 p.m.

  Felicia, I wouldn't worry too much about the diet until you see the dietitian next week. Try to eat a balanced diet and avoid snacks and sweets until your appointment.

  - Nancy and Peggy

• April 7, 2012 11:38 a.m.

  I was diagnosed Type II diabetes a week or so ago. I suffer from depression already, and I worry about this new diagnosis. NO diabetic education until next week. In the meantime, I don't know how to take care of myself, what to eat, what not to eat.... Help!

  - Felicia

• March 28, 2012 12:12 p.m.

  My son has been diabetic since 8yrs old, today he is 15, his A1c has come back at over 10 for the last two tests, yet his average in his meter that he tests with up to 4 times a day is 135. which would be under 7. Any one have any knowledge as why this would be, Dr.s have been no help.

  - dee

• March 27, 2012 6:49 p.m.

  my daughter who is 9 years old and has just been diagnosed and it scares me to no there is serious complications if not managed corectley i am trying to learn as much as i can but theres so much to take in but i realy need to know as it frightens me when i here about hypos coma and stuff any advise as this is all new to me startin carb count and stuff but ime so worried about complications that are invoved please help

  - craig

• March 20, 2012 10:25 a.m.

  I find that managing my diabetes is not only time consuming but expensive. Just because someone is diagnosed with a disease does not mean they are able to afford to have the disease. For instance, the strips that I use cost 100.00 every three months and I do not have this money in my budget. i have to go to Ebay just to try and find cheaper alternatives....any advice?

  - Terri

• March 1, 2012 2:22 p.m.

  i would like to hear from other diabetics to know if you take lyrica and if it has helped you. my dr just prescribed it for me and after reading the side effects, i'm not sure about taking it. she said very few people experience the side effects.

  - cathy

• February 29, 2012 11:26 a.m.

  Susan, managing a sliding scale insulin program in a nursing home/assistant living is a difficult task. time consuming and not the safest program. Sliding scales work well in the short term but are like chasing the blood glucoses with insulin. Your uncle's health provider may be able to simplify your uncle's diabetes medication program.

  - Nancy and Peggy

• February 27, 2012 8:22 p.m.

  HI EVERYONE...THIS IS FOR BONNIE, I HAVE THE NEUROPATHY IN MY FEET MOSTLY...I TAKE ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 600 MG ONCE A DAY...IVE BEEN ON IT FOR 3 MONTHS AND AM STARTING TO NOTICE THAT FEELING IS COMING BACK INTO MY FEET...ITS WORTH A TRY.

  - MARYANN

• February 21, 2012 3:52 p.m.

  My 86 year old uncle is presently in a rehab facility following a fractured femur. His blood sugars have been very high and very low and now he is being managed with "sliding scale" insulin injections. He cannot return to his beautiful assisted living apartment because they do not provide this sliding scale service. Is there an alternative that would be acceptable to an assisted living facility? They do state that one of their services is diabetes management -- but I guess not that one! Thanks!!

  - Susan

• February 12, 2012 9:04 a.m.

  I don't understand why people put up with the apathy associated with two words, diabetes and cure.

  - L

• February 9, 2012 7:35 p.m.

  The Charles Bar Celebrity chef Charles Mattocks, aka the "Poor Chef", is proud to introduce his newest creation, the Charles Bar. The Charles Bar is unique in that it offers chocolate lovers a premium Belgian chocolate indulgence that's sugar free, gluten free, low in net carbs and guaranteed to be some of the best chocolate you've ever tasted, bar none. A diabetic himself, it was important for Charles to find a premium quality chocolate that was diabetic friendly and yet possessed all the desirable attributes of fine chocolate- rich robust flavor, creamy texture, pleasing mouth feel and no unpleasant aftertaste. After sampling many of the sugar free chocolate products widely available in stores and finding none that measured up to his standard, he didn't know if it would be possible. Then one day he remembered eating a really good sugar free Belgian chocolate bar while living in California. With a little effort, he found the company that made the sugar free chocolate he remembered- Amber Lyn. Charles approached the Southern Utah company well known for its premium sugar free and no sugar added chocolate confections. It was to be a match made in sugar free heaven. Working together, the chocolatiers at Amber Lyn and Charles created a blend of imported Belgian chocolate with healthy natural ingredients including coconut oil, and a unique melt-in-your-mouth truffle like texture. The new bar met all of Charles' demanding requirements. In Charles' words, &quo

  - vicki