Question 1

why do i have a headache 4 days in a row? ive been eating less cause of trying to lose weight cause of prediabetes, can eating less cause it? what els

Accepted Answer

Can't be exact about: The cause of headaches because there are several major types, e.g., vascular, sinus, muscular, tension, etc.
Please see you doc so he/she can examine you and give you the proper treatment for the type of headache you have.  Yes, dietary change can produce temporary headaches, i.e., withdrawing from sugar, additives, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

can metformin make you lose weight, my doctor put me on it cause of prediabetes and he upped it and now im losing weight, not thati mind, i needed to.

Accepted Answer

Metformin: There are some people that lose weight when taking metformin - it is usual a gradual process.

Question 3

why do i retain fluids a lot? i have high blood pressure and im on meds for it. high cholesterol too, i take metformin cause of prediabetes, and celebrex for arthritis issues,trying to lose weight, is any of this causing fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Celebrex: Can cause fluid retention, losing weight will help, salt intake should be close to none. Antihypertensives should include a diuretic.

Question 4

can prediabetes cause cramps?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: "pre-diabetes" is used to describe a condition where the blood glucose (bg) is high, but not high enough to be as damaging as uncontrolled diabetes can be.Fasting bg between 100 - 125 is "pre-diabetic"(impaired fasting glucose), as is a bg between 140 - 199 after 75g of glucose by mouth (impaired glucose tolerance).While there are increased risks even of "pre-diabetes, " cramps not likely due to it.

Question 5

i used "steronate nor 5 mg" 3 times a day for 15 days, could it cause me diabetes or prediabetes ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: As far as i can tell, steronate nor is an oral contraceptive.  These medications do not cause diabetes.  However, if you were taking it because of irregular periods, you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is associated with diabetes.

Question 6

if my prediabetes was caused by statin drugs how long before i return to normal if statins are discontinued?  first ever a1c 5.9%

Accepted Answer

Wrong decision.: If statin medication is indicated, the antiinflammatory and lipid-lowering effects outweigh any small effect on blood sugar.  Statins help prevent strokes and heart attacks; in many studies, a comparison of comparable groups on statins vs those not on statins reveals improved survival of those on statins, irrespective of blood sugar levels.  It doesn't mean one shouldn't diet and treat diabetes.

Question 7

my pcos has caused me to become prediabetic. i am currently working out and dieting and loosing 1-3 lbs a week can i reverse prediabetes if i keep up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes. The preponderance of evidence suggests that with diet, exercise and resultant weight loss one can reduce progression to overt diabetes by as much as 60% in people with prediabetes.

Question 8

why did i fall for no reason? i was just walking down the hall in my apt building but there was nothing to trip on, was it cause i didnt eat yet? i am prediabetes, is that why? i have high chol and blood pressure, i do take meds for all this , so why

Accepted Answer

Can't guess: You should consider scheduling a visit with your doc. Only a review of your history, exam with vital signs &amp; possibly tests could permit a reasoned response to your question. Falls are one of the more serious risks as you get older &amp; may be due to a number of individual or overlapping issues.

Question 9

can prediabetes and dry mouth cause oral thrush?

Accepted Answer

: Both conditions are rarely the cause of oral thrush unless you are taking antibiotic(s) for a long period of time.
You need a thorough workup for the definite cause of oral thrush (oral candidiasis) if you are not on long term antibiotic.

Question 10

can prediabetes over a period of 2 yrs cause erectile dysfunction will controlling blood sugar level will reverse e.d?

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction: Since you have prediabetes, not diabetes itself, it is unlikely that erectile dysfunction is caused by this.

Please see your doctor about ED.

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Why do i have a headache 4 days in a row? ive been eating less cause of trying to lose weight cause of prediabetes, can eating less cause it? what els

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Can metformin make you lose weight, my doctor put me on it cause of prediabetes and he upped it and now im losing weight, not thati mind, i needed to.

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Why do i retain fluids a lot? i have high blood pressure and im on meds for it. high cholesterol too, i take metformin cause of prediabetes, and celebrex for arthritis issues,trying to lose weight, is any of this causing fluid retention?

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Can prediabetes cause cramps?

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I used "steronate nor 5 mg" 3 times a day for 15 days, could it cause me diabetes or prediabetes ?

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If my prediabetes was caused by statin drugs how long before i return to normal if statins are discontinued? first ever a1c 5.9%

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My pcos has caused me to become prediabetic. i am currently working out and dieting and loosing 1-3 lbs a week can i reverse prediabetes if i keep up?

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Why did i fall for no reason? i was just walking down the hall in my apt building but there was nothing to trip on, was it cause i didnt eat yet? i am prediabetes, is that why? i have high chol and blood pressure, i do take meds for all this , so why

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Can prediabetes and dry mouth cause oral thrush?

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Can prediabetes over a period of 2 yrs cause erectile dysfunction will controlling blood sugar level will reverse e.d?

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