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I have a pus filled boil on my index finger. I am a diabetic. Can it get complicated?

I am a diabetic with an HbA1C of 9. I have a pus filled boil in my index finger. I am not sure if it is just a boil or what else could it be?
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How should diabetes be treated in patients who have had it for a long time?

My mother has been a diabetic over the last 21 years. Her current HbA1C is at 11 despite of all the medication. What can we do to control her diabetes since it is causing other...
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What is the long term impact of lacix?

My mother in law is a diabetic and an acute kidney disease patient. She has been on lacix to avoid water accumulation and edema in her legs due to the disease. Every time she...
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Can I undergo surgery with diabetes?

I am preparing to get work done on my lips, however I am only worried about the fact that I have diabetes. Could it cause any complications in my case?
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How is juvenile diabetes managed in small children?

My daughter is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. I am extremely worried on how to manage her condition since kids love to eat sweets and I don't know...
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How can I lose weight if I havediabetes?

I am suffering with type 2 diabetes since the last 2 years. I have gained a lot of weight since diagnosis. How can I lose weight with my diabetes? Will losing weight help?...
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Can lack of sleep cause diabetes?

I work untimely hours. They are never consistent, so my sleep cycle is also different. Lately I have been feeling extremely tired and giddy when I don't eat on time. I went...
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I have a wound on my finger and I am diabetic. What should I do?

I have a slight cut in my hand that occurred as some glass pricked my hand. I am diabetic and I have been observing that the wound is not healing with bandages and creams. Should...
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For a diabetic patient with gangrene in one toe, is foot amputation the only option?

My father is a diabetic and has been diagnosed with a gangrene in one toe. The doctors have suggested foot amputation, but before this extreme step I would like to know if it...
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What should be the emergency first steps to deal with hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?

I have a startup company, and I have 3 employees who are diabetic. As an employer, can you tell me the first aid steps I need to incorporate in case someone goes into hypoglycemia?...
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Can type 2 diabetes ever be reversed?

My husband has been diabetic for the last 3 years. He is currently on medication. He has also made lifestyle modifications. Can type 2 diabetes ever be reversed with lifestyle...
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Can beetroots be harmful for a diabetic patient?

My son is diabetic (type 1) and has been since he was 7 (he is 12 now). I give him beetroot juice often, but I was just told that beetroot juice can be harmful for a diabetic...
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With a family history of type 2 diabetes, is my daughter at a risk of juvenile diabetes?

My daughter is 3 years old and I see she has a sweet tooth. I am very worried because on my husband's side everyone is diabetic. Will my daughter be at a risk of diabetes too?...
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If I have diabetes during pregnancy, what are the chances of my child getting it too?

I have gestational diabetes and I am currently on medication and closely monitoring my blood sugar. What are the risks of my child acquiring diabetes too? Does it depend on how...
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Can my mother's sugar levels fluctuate during her bypass surgery?

My mother is 76 years old and her sugar levels fluctuate a lot. She is scheduled for a bypass surgery in a week's time, and the doctor has halved her insulin dosage as a pre-prep...
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When are insulin injections recommended for patients?

I am 37 years old with an HbA1C of 11. The doctor has put on my diabetes medications and he says the condition can be improved with lifestyle changes. When are patients put on...
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Home diabetes testing device and lab report show different results. What is more accurate?

I bought a new diabetes testing machine at home and I have been checking my sugar levels with it every day. However the lab reports and the home test numbers don’t seem to match....
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How can I manage insulin for my mother who is 80 years old?

My mother is 80 years old and has been diabetic for the last 48 years. She uses insulin 3 times a day. However, due to age it is difficult to manage her injections everyday....
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Can anesthesia be administered to a patient with diabetes?

My husband is diabetic with an HBA1C of 9. He has to undergo a surgery to remove the pus accumulation around his ankle. The surgery should ideally be done under anesthesia, but...
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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

I have a history of both types of diabetes within my family, but I'm still very confused between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Could you please highlight the key differences between...
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