1. Home
  2. Questions
popular topics

Popular Topics

Have a Question?
Ask a Doctor Online for Free

ASK NOW

Is it normal to gain weight while on an insulin pump?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes and she just started to be on an insulin pump. She's 14 years old. However, after she started to be on an insulin pump, I noticed that she almost...
5 Answers

Can type 1 diabetes affect my child's behavior?

My son is 14 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes recently. I've noticed, however, that his behavior has been more aggressive. Is it possible for type 1 diabetes...
6 Answers

What tests are used to check for diabetes?

My doctor believes that I have type 2 diabetes because of the symptoms I've been experiencing. What tests would I need to take for a diagnosis?
3 Answers

What are the treatment options for type 2 diabetes?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently, and my doctor has me taking Metformin to control my diabetes. Are there other treatments I can do? What kind of lifestyle changes...
3 Answers

Are there side effects of insulin therapy in children?

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and she is going to be on insulin therapy to maintain her blood sugar. Are there any side effects of insulin therapy that we should...
3 Answers

How does gestational diabetes affect my baby?

My doctor diagnosed me with recently with gestational diabetes and I'm currently in my second trimester. Will this affect my baby's health?
3 Answers

Can type 1 diabetes patients take pills instead of insulin injections?

My son has type 1 diabetes and I just don't like watching him have to inject himself with insulin to manage it. I know he has to, but I also want to know if there's any alternatives...
6 Answers

Is it harder to lose weight with type 2 diabetes?

I'm trying to lose weight because it's really the cause of my diabetes, but I feel like it's not really working. I changed my diet and I exercise at least 2 times a week. Is...
4 Answers

How is a thyroid test performed?

I think I have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Should I have tests? How is a thyroid test performed?
6 Answers

What medicines should diabetics take for fever?

My son is 14 and he has type 1 diabetes. He's had a fever since this morning and I don't really know what he should have to bring it down. Before he was diagnosed, we would use...
3 Answers

Is frequent urination a symptom of type 1 diabetes?

I noticed that my daughter has been going to the bathroom to pee. Like 4-5 times a day. She's also drinking a lot. Is frequent urination a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
4 Answers

What should I do if my child's blood sugar drops?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes and although she knows how to manage her treatment, I'm still worried about hypoglycemia. What steps should I take in case her blood sugar drops...
2 Answers

Is there more than one kind of insulin pump?

I'm 32, and I've been using an insulin pump for type 1 diabetes since I was 17 years old. I'd like to use a different one, since I don't like the one I have. What are my options?...
3 Answers

What's the life expectancy of a child with type 1 diabetes?

My daughter's doctor suggested that type 1 diabetes reduces a child's lifetime. She was diagnosed when she was 10 years old, and now that she's 14, she knows how to manage her...
4 Answers

Can a person get diabetes at any age?

I'm only 19 years old and I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It took a while to get my diagnosis because I'm not really overweight. . . but I do have diabetes in my family....
5 Answers

What life changes do I have to make once diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

I'm 32 and food is a huge part of how me and my family bond now. Now that I know that I have type 2 diabetes, I know I have to make significant changes like my diet. What else...
3 Answers

If I call my pathologist for my results, will I get them right away?

I had my blood test three days ago, and I'm so anxious about my results. Would it be okay if I called my pathologist and asked for them? I need to know if they're bad or not....
3 Answers

Will my daughter have type 1 diabetes for the rest of her life?

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago, and it feels like we just had gotten the hang of managing the disease. Will she have diabetes for the rest of her life,...
3 Answers

Pescatarian lifestyle for type 2 diabetes?

Being that I have type 2 diabetes, is becoming a pescatarian a healthy choice for me?
2 Answers

Are there side effects of Metformin therapy for children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and her doctor recommended for us to include Metformin therapy in her treatment. We aren't sure though if this is a good idea. Are there risks,...
5 Answers

Questions by Specialty

Search