# Diabetes **URL:** https://community.patient.info/c/diabetes/11.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [About the Diabetes and hormone problems category](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-diabetes-and-hormone-problems-category/807015)
**Author:** [@discourse\_admin](https://community.patient.info/u/discourse_admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 15:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-diabetes-and-hormone-problems-category/807015 "2025-10-24T15:43:41Z")
--- ## [Is Type 2 diabetes reversible?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-type-2-diabetes-reversible/765080)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1381309](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1381309)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 23:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-type-2-diabetes-reversible/765080 "2026-07-13T23:21:17Z")
Hello everyone! My mother is diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes. Just wanted to know if it is reversible? If yes, please let me know how? --- ## [pre diabetes](https://community.patient.info/t/pre-diabetes/794109)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1136430](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1136430)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 00:22 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/pre-diabetes/794109 "2026-07-02T00:22:11Z")
I s blood glucose level 128 pre diabetes? --- ## [I wanted to get some advice on a test that was done on me that may point to Diabetes](https://community.patient.info/t/i-wanted-to-get-some-advice-on-a-test-that-was-done-on-me-that-may-point-to-diabetes/856577)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Shurts](https://community.patient.info/u/Alex_Shurts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2026 11:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-wanted-to-get-some-advice-on-a-test-that-was-done-on-me-that-may-point-to-diabetes/856577 "2026-06-23T11:17:45Z")
Hi. I had a test done on my awhile back and there were a few red flags that I want clarification of. One is about a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel which claims I have a high level of Creatinine at 1.53. Report as follo… --- ## [What are the best foods to control Diabetes?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-are-the-best-foods-to-control-diabetes/798328)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1459675](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1459675)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 21:41 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-are-the-best-foods-to-control-diabetes/798328 "2026-06-18T21:41:55Z")
Now a days Diabetes is the major problem which people are effecting with, Can anyone let me know What are the best foods to control Diabetes? --- ## [Type 2 Diabetes](https://community.patient.info/t/type-2-diabetes/806634)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1481249](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1481249)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 16:12 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/type-2-diabetes/806634 "2026-06-18T16:12:34Z")
My sugar is high in a morning. Is there any advice. I’d appreciate your feed back. --- ## [Diabetes Insipidus...or is it? A possible cure?](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-insipidus-or-is-it-a-possible-cure/704714)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_742015](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_742015)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2025 19:10 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-insipidus-or-is-it-a-possible-cure/704714 "2025-09-16T19:10:53Z")
I am creating this thread in the hope it can be a place of hope and support for those with diabetes insipidus (or health issues that mimick this condition) and also possibly provide information to help some people resolv… --- ## [Tip: Get Free Patch Samples Through Your CDE!](https://community.patient.info/t/tip-get-free-patch-samples-through-your-cde/821102)
**Author:** [@Irene\_Rodas](https://community.patient.info/u/Irene_Rodas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2025 16:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/tip-get-free-patch-samples-through-your-cde/821102 "2025-08-31T16:54:59Z")
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing i… --- ## [Dexcom Rash!](https://community.patient.info/t/dexcom-rash/805390)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1477226](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1477226)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2025 22:12 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/dexcom-rash/805390 "2025-07-19T22:12:44Z")
I have been using Dexcom One sensor for about three months now and every time I break out in a terrible rash from the adhesive. I have tried everything to help: Underlays, Hydrocolloid Bandages, Compeed Bandages, Skin Ta… --- ## [Not Controlling diabetes for 5 years](https://community.patient.info/t/not-controlling-diabetes-for-5-years/813884)
**Author:** [@Pratik\_1987](https://community.patient.info/u/Pratik_1987)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2025 14:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/not-controlling-diabetes-for-5-years/813884 "2025-07-14T14:50:48Z")
Suffering from diabetes for 5 years! HbA1c is getting around 9.5 and under medication. Sometimes I smokes not always. Monthly drink beer on moderate level. I fear lots of damage done. I am around 38 years old. will it im… --- ## [Diabetes Diagnosis](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-diagnosis/812185)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Mccormick](https://community.patient.info/u/Sharon_Mccormick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 13:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-diagnosis/812185 "2025-07-10T13:50:48Z")
I have had 2 fasting glucose tests. One was 7.6 the other 7.3. Both done at the hospital and one at the start of a four hour prolonged fasting test. The Endocrinology nurse says I have diabetes but the doctor says no as … --- ## [high blood sugar](https://community.patient.info/t/high-blood-sugar/792605)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1192378](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1192378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 12:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/high-blood-sugar/792605 "2025-07-10T12:07:01Z")
my wife has high blood sugar at present 8.8 not on medication. all loss information on it said weight loss, but every one i know with high blood sugar has gained weight, so what am i missing here also can high sugar l… --- ## [What can be done with somone that won't control their diabetes?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-can-be-done-with-somone-that-wont-control-their-diabetes/809242)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1337157](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1337157)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 20:36 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-can-be-done-with-somone-that-wont-control-their-diabetes/809242 "2025-07-07T20:36:56Z")
After looking through this forum, I noticed it’s a UK site, so I’m guessing all the meter readings and reports are for the UK scale, so if there’s a conversion from the US glucose and A1C numbers to the UK versions, perh… --- ## [What to eat if you have diabetes 2 and ibs and diverculitis and how to deal with gliclazide](https://community.patient.info/t/what-to-eat-if-you-have-diabetes-2-and-ibs-and-diverculitis-and-how-to-deal-with-gliclazide/811796)
**Author:** [@Caroline\_Moss](https://community.patient.info/u/Caroline_Moss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 17:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-to-eat-if-you-have-diabetes-2-and-ibs-and-diverculitis-and-how-to-deal-with-gliclazide/811796 "2025-07-07T17:13:05Z")
I have been given gliclazide and would like to know how people are getting on with this medication please. I have irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis and would like help in finding foods to eat that do not inter… --- ## [Restless Legs](https://community.patient.info/t/restless-legs/809329)
**Author:** [@Colin](https://community.patient.info/u/Colin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2025 13:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/restless-legs/809329 "2025-07-04T13:33:42Z")
How can I stop restless legs at night? Sleeping is very difficult. --- ## [A1C Score.](https://community.patient.info/t/a1c-score/800725)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1465393](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1465393)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2025 20:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/a1c-score/800725 "2025-07-02T20:56:24Z")
I have been a type 1 diabetic since my tenth birthday. I am now 63 years old. Over the years, i have seen what diabetes can do to a person, and i swore i would not be one of those statistics; losing limbs, losing eyesi… --- ## [Recipe on Patient website](https://community.patient.info/t/recipe-on-patient-website/806629)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1481282](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1481282)\ **Replies:** 1
Hi, I’ve have type 2 diabetes and one of the recipes I’ve come across on the site is Paprika chicken and vegetable tray bake which has chicken thigh, butternut squash, tomato, carrot, onion and bell pepper ingredients. … --- ## [Blood sugar lower after eating](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-sugar-lower-after-eating/805745)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1478375](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1478375)\ **Replies:** 1
\*\*\*\*Hi, I’m 24y.o male. I’m 180cm and 85kg with no health problems. But soon I started to meassure my blood glucose because I was wondering to take little amount of insulin to help with my training (I’m on TRT) but i ver… --- ## [diabetes insipidus](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-insipidus/32877)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_14956](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_14956)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2023 13:04 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-insipidus/32877 "2023-12-04T13:04:21Z")
Hi All I am now 39 years old and at the age of 36 was diagnosed with Diabetes insipidus. I am employed as a diabetes specialist nurse and had never even heard of diabetes insipidus and felt so very silly. I felt exhaust… --- ## [Diabetic and IBS](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetic-and-ibs/802679)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1469834](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1469834)\ **Replies:** 1
Struggling to combine these two into a food plan. Any ideas anyone? --- ## [ How bad is Diabetes at 11.3% ?](https://community.patient.info/t/how-bad-is-diabetes-at-11-3/796125)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1454808](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1454808)\ **Replies:** 1
I would like some serious suggestions. This is for my father, who is 50 years old. Today I got a to know that he has diabetes --- ## [Blood Sugar levels ](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-sugar-levels/800383)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1265298](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1265298)\ **Replies:** 1
Evening, Im awaiting a blood test to check for diabetes, sadly i cant get an appointment for a month or so. My only symptoms so far have been very very frequent urination. i purchased a blood glucose finger prick test… --- ## [Diabetes ](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes/799339)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_47762](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_47762)\ **Replies:** 0
hi all. got a hypo this morning during breakfast. first time in a long time . did everything the same before it but recently ive been offered Metformin instead of the insulin ive been injecting for 18 years. needless to … --- ## [Diabetes](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes/798025)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_47762](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_47762)\ **Replies:** 2
hi. ive been using premixed insulin for the past 20 years but now my doctor at the diabetes clinic says i can go on a tablet and stop injecting as my sugar levels have been good. of course i, being apprehensive about the… --- ## [Diabetic with very, very unusual symptoms.](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetic-with-very-very-unusual-symptoms/796651)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1455994](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1455994)\ **Replies:** 1
I am a type 2 diabetic. I’m going to give all the information related to what has been going on because I have been extremely stressed, and maybe someone knows something about what’s going on. I don’t respond well to su… --- ## [Has anyone found effective herbal supplements to lower glucose?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-found-effective-herbal-supplements-to-lower-glucose/793859)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_971293](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_971293)\ **Replies:** 3
Has anyone found effective herbal supplements to lower glucose? --- ## [Glucomoter](https://community.patient.info/t/glucomoter/795098)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_47762](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_47762)\ **Replies:** 1
hi. in cold weather, i took meter reading when meter was cold, which said 5.1. i then placed it under my arm and the result was 3.3! any advice welcome… cheers Kevin… --- ## [Diabetes and shoulder pain](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-and-shoulder-pain/794558)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1450834](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1450834)\ **Replies:** 1
Musculoskeletal disease is one of the most common complications in people with diabetes, and yet is receives relatively little attention. Many people with diabetes complains about having shoulder pain. Does anyone with… --- ## [Low blood sugar from eating to much sugar.](https://community.patient.info/t/low-blood-sugar-from-eating-to-much-sugar/794365)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1136430](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1136430)\ **Replies:** 1
I ate to much sugar in a short period time and got hypoglycemea. --- ## [diabetes type 2](https://community.patient.info/t/diabetes-type-2/792934)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1192378](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1192378)\ **Replies:** 1
type 2 diabetes, every one i know with it they have gained weight, … [Next page](https://community.patient.info/c/diabetes/11.md?page=1)