Donating Blood
I am a type 2 diabetic, controlling it by diet. I also am a blood donor. I would like to know what effects donating blood every 2 months will have on the results of my A1C (which is done every 3 months).
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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Eating Disorders
I've had diabetes for about 4 years or so— it is hard, I know. I was wondering what kind of effects can, let's say, bulimia or anorexia have on someone w/diabetes? I don't see why anyone would do that anyways, but wouldn't it be much worse on someone w/diabetes? I've been reading these pages on some websites and I was just curious because there is nothing about those type things on them and teens w/diabetes, especially young girls have problems w/things like that no matter what their ...
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Hormone Cycles
Can the female menstrual cycle affect blood sugar? Can the hormones produced (or not produced) affect it? If it helps, I also have Hypothyroidism. Usually, I don't have much of a stomach to eat anything when I have my period. Today, when I got that high reading, I ate the same thing I normally do at lunch (typically resulting in a good reading of 114-120 two hours after lunch) but today it was 153!
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Marijuana and Diabetes
I would like to know the beneficial and harmful effects of marijuana on Type 1 diabetes.
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Menopause
How does menopause affect blood sugar in type 2 patients? My sugars seem higher now that I rarely have periods. I developed type 2 two years before menopause and have had it for only 3 years. It seemed that when I used to have periods my sugar was better when I was having the period.
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Smoking
I know smoking can cause lung cancer, but what effect does smoking have on blood glucose? And would switching to chewing tobacco be a better alternative to avoid lung cancer?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
The Effect of Alcohol on Blood Glucose
How does alcohol consumption affect blood glucose levels? What is a rule of thumb when considering alcohol intake? What amount is allowed, and do you take extra diabetes medication for alcohol? What, for example, is the carb content of a 4 oz glass of wine?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Thyroid Disease
What effect do thyroid disease and thyroid medication have on my blood glucose?
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