Dear Nadia,
I have Type 2 Diabetes. I have been trying to manage things with diet and exercise. I was doing very well until we went on vacation and my husband ragged on me about it. He wanted me to …
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AskNadia: Why I Am Going to Stop Taking My Insulin
Dear Nadia,
I have type 2 diabetes and am overweight. I want to get off my insulin and have decided to fast to lose weight and stop taking my insulin. I bought a cleanse and diet package. I do not …
AskNadia: Should I Be Concerned About My Son’s Elevated C-peptide Test?
Dear Nadia,
I’m extremely frustrated. My 15 year old son has acanthosis nigricans, which he has had for a couple of years, along with skin tags. My doctor has tested him for diabetes twice and the tests have …
AskNadia: I’m a Type 1 Who Has Lost Interest in Sex
Dear Nadia,
I have type 1 diabetes and my desire for sex has gone down because of my vaginal infection. My partner has been understanding but he does get sexually frustrated.
Judy H.
Dear Judy:
It can be very disheartening …
AskNadia: Am I a Type 2 Diabetic
My HbA1c was 6.8% last December, and as of April this year my HbA1c is 5.3%. Am I diabetic? I am taking 500 mg of metformin and 20 mg of teneligliptin 20 mg/dL.
Fasting blood glucose is 115 mg/dL, and …
AskNadia: The History of the Implantable Insulin Pump
Dear Jeff,
I have had diabetes for 28 years and wore two different insulin pumps for a total of 8 years. I quit the insulin pump because of scarring issues that lead to insulin effectiveness issues. Now after many years, …
AskNadia: Convicted of a DUI Because of My DKA
Dear Nadia:
I was arrested and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) while experiencing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) and was convicted. There was no information any doctor would elaborate on. My attorney said there was no other option than …
AskNadia: Are the Nitrates in My Low Carb Diet Bad
Dear Nadia,
I am on a low carb diet for my diabetes. My blood sugars are good, but I worry about the nitrates in the meat?
Sylvia
PA
Dear Sylvia,
The nitrate food additive is of great concern to many …
AskNadia: Type 2 Diabetes With a Lot of Urinary Tract Infections
Dear Nadia:
I am a type 2 who was diagnosed 10 years ago. I have a lot of urinary tract infections and they are painful. Any advice on why this keeps happening?
Margaret
Dear Margaret:
One of the most dramatic …
AskNadia: My Blood Sugar is 250 After Playing Hockey
Dear Nadia,
My fasting blood sugar is 120. After 30 minutes of playing hockey, it rises to 250. I am 52 years old. Should I continue playing hockey or not? Which exercise should I do to reduce my blood sugar …
