Posted in Definition on 10. Jul, 2010
Question by laurenjulia: How do you tell if a cat has diabetes without going to the vet?
Or can cats even have diabetes?
How do you test a cat’s blood sugar?
I’m wondering because I have a cat that is overweight, and we think she may be peeing on the floor instead of the litterbox.
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Answer by TKSA [...]
Posted in Definition on 04. Jul, 2010
Question by John D: How can you check if you have diabetes without seeing a doctor?
I’m 19, I’m worried I may have diabetes and I don’t have health coverage/insurance so I can’t go see a doctor. Is there a cheap way to check if you have it without having to go see a doctor?
Thanks for [...]
Posted in Types on 28. Jun, 2010
Question by e: Why would someone without diabetes and with otherwise great health show signs similar to diabetic retinopathy?
Inconsistent vision (blurry for a few hours and clear when I wake up in the morning)
Headaches that come from reading for a week but then dissapear the next week
THICK veins in my eyes, not just bloodshot, [...]
Posted in Types on 17. Jun, 2010
Question by gerlawgoody1: Diabetic retinopathy: hat pain reliever can I use without bleeding into my eyes?
Blood thinners cause more bleeding into eyes, and extra strength tylenol does not help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Answer by Knick AIt depends a bit on where the pain is, and what it is caused by. Non steroidal anti [...]
Posted in Definition on 28. Apr, 2010
My doctor’s office only did the one hour test and said I have gestational diabetes. Since I’ve been testing myself for a couple of days (four times a day) my average is in the 90’s. Do you think it was really fair to diagnose me without giving me the 3 hour test and what can [...]
