The Inside Story in the Diabetes Forum
The Diabetes Forum is the place to go when you need support. Members of the forum are quick to offer advice, support and camaderie to people who have questions or concerns about managing their diabetes. The "Inside Story" is a continuing feature which offers links to valuable topics that have been discussed in the forum.
Afraid to Inject Yourself? It's the Inside Story...
One of the major concerns people may have is about injecting insulin for the first time. Everyone who is on insulin has faced that first needle, the one that they had to inject themselves. It can be scary. Some people dread it or feel that they will never be able to do it.
One of the major concerns people may have is about injecting insulin for the first time. Everyone who is on insulin has faced that first needle, the one that they had to inject themselves. It can be scary. Some people dread it or feel that they will never be able to do it.
What's Cooking in the Diabetes Forum?
Here in the diabetes forum, the joys of cooking, eating and entertaining are alive and well. Members share their recipes, their wisdom about managing diabetes and their tricks for creating good food that satisfies.
Here in the diabetes forum, the joys of cooking, eating and entertaining are alive and well. Members share their recipes, their wisdom about managing diabetes and their tricks for creating good food that satisfies.
What Makes Morning Blood Sugars High? It's the Inside Story...
Why are first morning blood glucose readings high some days and not others? What have you found that makes your blood sugars higher in the morning?
Why are first morning blood glucose readings high some days and not others? What have you found that makes your blood sugars higher in the morning?
The Inside Story on Insulin Pumps
A member will be using an insulin pump for the first time and asks what it's like to be on a pump. She wants to hear opinions from other pump users, and would like to know how others like their pumps and what kind of blood glucose control is possible with insulin pump therapy.
A member will be using an insulin pump for the first time and asks what it's like to be on a pump. She wants to hear opinions from other pump users, and would like to know how others like their pumps and what kind of blood glucose control is possible with insulin pump therapy.
Dealing With Diabetes Everyday
Diabetes doesn't take a vacation. It can feel like a life sentence, especially when trying to manage the disease day after day. It's not unusual to become disheartened and just plain stressed out sometimes. How do other people handle days like these?
Diabetes doesn't take a vacation. It can feel like a life sentence, especially when trying to manage the disease day after day. It's not unusual to become disheartened and just plain stressed out sometimes. How do other people handle days like these?
The Diabetes Forum Talks about the Emotions of Diabetes
A person is more than just a diabetes statistic. There is more to someone's heart than just cardiovascular complications. Members offer advice, compassion, and acknowledgment that the emotional side of diabetes can be just as tricky to navigate sometimes, as the physical issues.
A person is more than just a diabetes statistic. There is more to someone's heart than just cardiovascular complications. Members offer advice, compassion, and acknowledgment that the emotional side of diabetes can be just as tricky to navigate sometimes, as the physical issues.
Is the Cost of Diabetes Making You Depressed? Here's the Inside Story
Depression and diabetes often go hand in hand. It doesn't help matters if you can't afford your meds, equipment and supplies. What happens if you lose your insurance and can't afford to pay for the things you need?
Depression and diabetes often go hand in hand. It doesn't help matters if you can't afford your meds, equipment and supplies. What happens if you lose your insurance and can't afford to pay for the things you need?
Good Numbers At A Follow-Up Visit... It's the Inside Story
Sometimes, members want to post about their successes too. It's always great to read about people who are working hard at diabetes management and seeing results.
Sometimes, members want to post about their successes too. It's always great to read about people who are working hard at diabetes management and seeing results.
False Hypoglycemia... It's the Inside Story
False hypoglycemia is a real phenomenon. Many times, if someone's blood glucose levels have been consistently running high (180 to 250 mg/dl or higher), dropping to a normal blood glucose level when first taking medication will make them feel like they are hypoglycemic, especially if the drop happens quickly.
False hypoglycemia is a real phenomenon. Many times, if someone's blood glucose levels have been consistently running high (180 to 250 mg/dl or higher), dropping to a normal blood glucose level when first taking medication will make them feel like they are hypoglycemic, especially if the drop happens quickly.
The Inside Story... Forum Members Talk About Symlin
Sometimes, people are hesitant to start a new drug and they may worry about possible side effects. It's reassuring to talk to others who have taken the drug before. The medication in question in this topic, is Symlin.
Sometimes, people are hesitant to start a new drug and they may worry about possible side effects. It's reassuring to talk to others who have taken the drug before. The medication in question in this topic, is Symlin.