Need Help Submit your question to our team of health care professionals. Current Question See what's on the mind of the community right now. Meet the Team Learn more about our world-renowned team. CWD Answers Archives Review the entire archive according to the date it was posted. Submit Your QuestionCurrent QuestionMeet the DTeamDTeam Archives DTeam Archives I’m a 42 year old black male with type 2 diabetes. I’m currently using a 70/30 insulin premix. Is there a formula (i.e., a sliding scale) to calculate the units of insulin required to counteract a given blood glucose level when blood glucose is checked periodically? October 10, 1999 Posted in: Insulin, Type 2 Read Can diabetes effect a child’s height? October 10, 1999 Posted in: Complications Read I am in good control and just started my first year at a well-known private university. I was told that they would be glad to give me food for the time when the cafeteria is closed, since I am paying for a very expensive meal plan already, but when I went to get my “medical pass”, I was told that they weren’t going to help me. October 10, 1999 Posted in: Meal Planning, Food and Diet, Social Issues: School and Daycare Read My daughter was referred to a pediatric endocrinologist because her regular doctor found sugar in her urine and also high blood sugar level at a recent sick visit. The specialist ran several blood tests and had us monitor her blood sugar for several days. She had a few high readings, but the doctor said that all of the lab reports indicate that she does not have diabetes at this time. October 10, 1999 Posted in: Diagnosis and Symptoms Read I have a 5 year old, African American who has Acanthosis Nigricans and insulin resistance. Does this mean she will get Type 2 diabetes and is there anything I can do to prevent the possibility? October 9, 1999 Posted in: Diagnosis and Symptoms Read I am wondering if there is an average life expectancy for an otherwise healthy type 1 diabetic patient. October 9, 1999 Posted in: Other Read I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 15 years old. I was wondering if exposure to Dioxin could have caused the positive test when I was young? October 9, 1999 Posted in: Research: Causes and Prevention Read Is it possible for non-diabetic people with anorexia or those in a famine to develop any kind of ketoacidosis? October 7, 1999 Posted in: Hyperglycemia and DKA Read I would like to know what effect potassium has on NPH insulin if any. And can a thiazide (water pill) raise your blood sugar when taking insulin? October 7, 1999 Posted in: Other Medications Read Why does is feel like my body wants to shut down someday? My sugar levels are real high or real low. October 7, 1999 Posted in: Daily Care Read « Previous 1 … 1,528 1,529 1,530 1,531 1,532 … 1,587 Next »
