Why isn’t Addison’s Disease looked at more often with the inability to eat?
I notice there is nothing in your topics about the failure of the adrenal glands because of Addison disease. I was assumed to have anorexia because of an inability to eat and it took ten years of suffering before I was finally diagnosed correctly and my life literally saved. Why isn't this disease looked...
Since insulin turns carbohydrates into fat, is there a medication to take that will slow down insulin production?
Since insulin turns carbohydrates into fat, is there a medication to take that will slow down insulin production?
No, and it would not be wise. Your pancreas produces insulin to move glucose into cells where it is metabolized into energy which fuels the body. When your blood glucose returns to a normal range 70 -...
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes? For a long time now when I get up in the morning I have a strong need/desire for something sweet. I never eat sweets any other time. Usually, one bite of something or anything with sugar is enough to satisfy this desire. I have tried...
Which should I follow to eat right – high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and stomach bypass surgery?
I have high blood pressure, diabetics, 1st signs of kidney disease, also have had RNY I am wondering which is the best one to follow by eating right.
Follow all as they have a lot in common. I would highly suggest you ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian who can read your...
My test for hypoglycemia was negative yet I am tired.
I was tested for hypoglycemia (fasting and then a blood test) and I was found to be negative. But after eating high sugar foods, such as pastries, donuts, etc. my stomach feels funny and I feel tired.
What's causing the tiredness? I do not have diabetes either, by the way.
Your symptoms are not uncommon and...
I am a confused about cheese as a diabetic.
I am a little confused about cheese and I am a diabetic. I know that 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese is permissible, but what about the hard cheeses like cheddar, American and so on? What is in them that we cannot have?
You can have hard cheeses and exchange cheese for meat in your...
After I eat, I feel heavy in my head an very sluggish.
I would experience low sugar spells before the following control habits. I have been on a dietitian planned diet (6-7 small balanced meals) and exercise daily. Immediately after I eat, I feel extremely heavy in my head and very sluggish. It takes 30-45 minutes for the feeling to subside before I feel fine again....
My dad is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes.
I need some help for my dad who is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes if you have some available or could you tell me where some could be found.
For diabetic cookie recipes, I would suggest buying the "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" published by the American Diabetes Association...