There was a chill in the air as 2018 nervously tapped one leg than the other. Every other year had to wait outside and 2018 was sure it was planned to be made to wait until the Boss came in. The Boss came in out of breath and stood behind the desk, red-faced and staring … Continue reading In The Trenches With Diabetes Dad:2018, The Year People Died Because of PURE Greed
Tag Archives: Nadia Al-Samarrie
Ask Nadia: Celiac Disease Test
“I was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and was wondering if I should be tested for celiac disease? Dave Madison Wisconsin Hello Dave, It estimated that 1% of the population has celiac disease. If you have Type 1 diabetes, you have an 8% chance of having celiac disease. It is an autoimmune disorder that … Continue reading Ask Nadia: Celiac Disease Test
Life With Type 2: Oh, Happy Surprises!
The other day, sitting in the shade and scratching my dog’s ears, I thought about some of the surprising developments over the past few in treating and managing type 2 diabetes. By surprising, I mean unexpected, unanticipated, serendipitous things that came out of research labs and hospitals from studies that started focused on one outcome … Continue reading Life With Type 2: Oh, Happy Surprises!
AskNadia: Scared to Fly Airplanes After My Glaucoma Surgery
Dear Nadia, I am a type 2 diabetic with glaucoma from my diabetes. My Doctor tells me it is OK to fly on airplanes after my surgery. But, I am scared something might happen. Beth Dear Beth, Being diagnosed with glaucoma means that the fluids in your eyes were not draining properly which could be … Continue reading AskNadia: Scared to Fly Airplanes After My Glaucoma Surgery
Diabetes Health Type 2: Two Hundred Pound Loss Helps Phillip Get Off of Insulin and Metformin
How did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulin, metformin and his cholesterol and blood pressure medications? The Garrett, Ind., man says he did it literally one step at a time. And in the beginning, even that was more than he could manage. Brenneman’s first attempts at exercise took place in his chair … Continue reading Diabetes Health Type 2: Two Hundred Pound Loss Helps Phillip Get Off of Insulin and Metformin
AskNadia: Can I Use Marijuana to Lower My Blood Sugar
Dear Nadia, Is marijuana used to lower high blood sugar? if so, does this mean I have to refrain from the munchies to get the benefits? Leah Dear Leah: The new Marijuana industry is still at its infancy in terms of its medicinal applications. Institutional investors are flocking at financial conferences to see how they … Continue reading AskNadia: Can I Use Marijuana to Lower My Blood Sugar
AskNadia: Where to Buy Viagra from a Canadian Mail Order Pharmacy
Dear Nadia, My diabetic husband wants to buy Viagra from a Canadian pharmacy to save money. Which mail order pharmacy do you recommend? Becky Dear Becky: For men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED), Pfizer’s introduction of Viagra in 1998 was a relief. However, this medication comes with a high price tag, and most insurance companies … Continue reading AskNadia: Where to Buy Viagra from a Canadian Mail Order Pharmacy
Diabetes Health Flashback from the First Ever Diabetes Blogger: It All Started With Tingling Fingers
About a month ago I was driving to Santa Cruz and noticed a tingling in my fingers. It got worse when I put my hands up on the steering wheel and better when I rested them on the bottom. During this two-hour drive, it was a struggle to keep my fingers from falling asleep. Soon … Continue reading Diabetes Health Flashback from the First Ever Diabetes Blogger: It All Started With Tingling Fingers
AskNadia: What’s Your Exercise Story
Dear Nadia: I know I need to exercise because of my diabetes, but I just can’t get motivated to get going. Any tips on how to get started? Katherine, De Moines Iowa Dear Katherine, People with and without diabetes face the same challenge, in staying motivated to exercise on a regular basis. My advice? Try … Continue reading AskNadia: What’s Your Exercise Story
AskNadia: Type 2 Diabetes and Difficulty Getting an Erection
Dear Nadia: I have had type 2 diabetes for 20 years and it is difficult to get or maintain an erection. I don’t want to talk to my doctor about it until I know what my options are. So, I have been reading up online about my different alternatives. Do know which therapy works the … Continue reading AskNadia: Type 2 Diabetes and Difficulty Getting an Erection
