Information and opinions on Diabetes from Teressa at MyDiabetesCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/718112 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/718112/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/718112 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/718112/58470/information Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:17:09 -0500 Teressa I have had diabetes type 2 for about 5 years.  You are all aware of the symptoms. Just lately, I have had a large swelling in my cheek/jaw.  My primary care doctor sent me to a ear/nose/throat doctor.  Before I saw him, I had to have a CT Scan of my throat and head. (I have had two brain surgeries 9 years ago because of a benign menginoma, please excuse spelling).  This came back showing no cancer.  Good News!  I... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/718112/58470/information