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My boyfriend has type 2 diabetes and a few weeks ago one of his toenails turned black, but he didn't injure it or hit it on anything. Could this be poor circulation?

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How often should I check my feet?

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I am not a diabetic but I think like one because everyone in my family has diabetes. I know all about carbohydrates and my question is this: I have been given a food exchange list in which rice and pasta is 1/2 cup. The new exchange is 1/3 cup. Should I change my old list to the new or can I count that 1/2 cup as 1 carbohydrate choice? I consume 135 grams of carbohydrates per day for the past 23 yrs. no more, no less. What are your thoughts?

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What is the best diet for diabetes?

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The best diet for diabetes is simply eating healthy and using portion control. You...

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Are sugar alcohols really alcohol?

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What is dangerously low blood sugar?

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My blood sugar has run about 120 for several years...I take 2 and a half 1000mg metphorman a day. I went to the Dr. two days ago and my sugar was 469 and was sent to the ER to get it regulated. Today I just checked it and it is 330 and I am not sure what to do. Having a hard time getting in touch with my Dr. and I am not eating any sugar. Is it ok for it to be that high...is it the turning point to start taking inslin?

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I have type 2 diabetes and was wondering if a busted blood vessel of the eye is serious?

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How do I use the Bayer meter?

My boyfriend has type 2 diabetes and a few weeks ago one of his toenails turned black, but he didn't injure it or hit it on anything. Could this be poor circulation?

How often should I check my feet?

What is the best diet for diabetes?

Are sugar alcohols really alcohol?

What is dangerously low blood sugar?

I have type 2 diabetes and was wondering if a busted blood vessel of the eye is serious?

POPULAR DIABETES QUESTION

Are sugar alcohols really alcohol?

Can women that have had children get diabetes?

Even when I do not eat, my blood glucose sometimes goes up. Is this normal?

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If you have gestational diabetes, will you get diabetes again?

If you have Type 2 diabetes, will your children and grandchildren get it?

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

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