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, …
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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 …
AskNadia: Should I get A Therapy Dog Because My Great Niece’s Fluctuating Blood Sugars?
My great niece was diagnosed three years ago with diabetes she is now 13. She gives herself seven shots a day. Her sugar fluctuates so much that my niece seriously wants to get her a therapy dog. The problem is …
DIabetes Health Weekly Round Up
With so much going on, you may have missed the latest in diabetes news this week. Not to worry! We’ve got you covered with the Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup to share the latest news, podcasts and stories from this week.…
AskNadia: My Wife is A Type 1 Diabetic Who Skips Taking Her Insulin
Dear Nadia,
My wife has been a type 1 diabetic for 20 years, and I worry about her because she does not always take her insulin. She is trim and seems fine but how can it be OK to skip …
AskNadia: Does Penicillin Give You High Blood Sugars
Hello Nadia,
I had a gum infection, and my doctor gave me penicillin shots and pills. After getting the medication administered, my blood sugars have been high. Is this because of the antibiotic?
Sam
Dear Sam,
People with diabetes are …
AskNadia: Am I Being Lied to About Lancets and Hepatitis
Dear Nadia,
I’ve used a lancet drum with six lancets that I was told to reuse. I’ve had the same drum for probably three years. It’s dull, and I need to change it. My fingers are sore. I’ve never even …