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Levemir's duration of action is anywhere from 12 to 24 hours depending on how much depot you inject. It does tend to have a little bit of a peak in the 8 to 10 hour range, but not as much as NPH. It is very common to have the Dawn Phenomenon, which is caused by the naturally higher levels of cortisol secretion in the…

I noticed that Dr. Adrienne Nassar did not mention or explain why diabetics can have a problem with sweating in that exert. The lack of sweating is call anhidrosis. This can occur in some diabetics who have developed autonomic neuropathy. There are several neuropathies, or nerve problems, that can develop in diabetics. The…

Hey, Krista! That is for sure a tough question! Most of the studies looking at this found the changes occurred between 3-6 weeks of training(that is they could measure changes in the muscle proteins and signaling pathways that aid in increased insulin sensitivity). However, it appears that these changes usually only last…

Hey Guys, I am also new to the group (but have been using MFP for some time). I have had type I diabetes since I was 18 months old and I am currently an Endocrinology fellow and thought I could add a little of the science behind some of the fluctuations in your blood glucose levels you have been describing. Insulin…

That is correct, every intervention and treatment has a benefit and risk. Typically a short dose of an antibiotic, when needed, has more benefit than risk. If a patient develops a systemic candidal infection, they are typically very sick and require hospitalization.

Candida is a fungus. Usually referred to as a yeast because of its morphology or shape. Candida is ubiquitous and a normal part of human's natural flora. It usually does not cause a problem, however sometimes if there is a disruption in the balance of our flora, Candida can over flourish and start to become a problem-the…

I’m sorry about my long absence! I would love to answer a question posed by K2T4e2n6 asking about preventing diabetes. As I alluded to in an earlier post, diabetes is a problem with the hormone insulin. In Diabetes Mellitus Type I the pancreas loses the cells that produce insulin, and therefore requires insulin injections…

Hey everyone! I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. I've been very busy. Please don't give up on me! :flowerforyou:

Hey CalieCat! Yes, if you have low blood sugar, then you should correct it first before giving yourself insulin. I would sugest eating maybe one carb choice then rechecking yourself in 30-45 minutes and see how much it raises your blood sugar. I will try to answer your insulin and gaining weight question a little later…

You're very welcome, and I'm so happy to be here! I hope more will join us as well! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister, but you're right hardly anything was known about diabetes then compared to today. Insulin was just starting to be used to treat diabetes. It was originally made from grinding bovine (cow) pancreases…

With knowledge comes power. Therefore, the more knowledge we have about our disease, the more power we have to overcome it. There are many different kinds of Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus Type I, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, and Diabetes insipidus to name a few) all with many different mechanisms, or ways that the disease…

Hey Diabetes support group! I just wanted to offer my support and advice. I have been a Type I Diabetic for 25 years and I am a Physician. I can offer a different view from many other doctors because I have had to live with the disease for almost my entire life, and I know it is not easy.

Where is the pain? Does it radiate anywhere? What is its quality (Sharp, dull, throby, burning, stabbing)? I know you mention that you can't associate it with any one food, but does it happen whenever you eat? What about when you don't eat, do you still get the pain? When you get the pain, how long does it last? Does it…

I think mssaipho's idea is my favorite theory!

I like to chew gum. I find that it can really help!

Acne occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Each hair follicle is connected to sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily substance known as sebum that lubricates your hair and skin. It also helps to fight off bacterial growth. Sebum normally travels up along the hair shaft and then out onto…