Q. My husband has diabetes. We do not have health insurance. He is eligible to get some help from the VA as he was in the Navy, but so far he just hasn't gone. It is now affecting our sex life and has for over 2 years. The last time that I know he checked his blood sugar it was well over 400. If I can't get him to eat better ( such as cutting down on his carb portions that turn into sugar), is it too wrong of me to take out a life insurance policy on him. He is 43. We've been married for just 5 years. I need considerate and helpful advice.
A. Please contact the American Diabetes Foundation-THey can probably help you if not treated diabetes leads to all types of things besides death-blindness,kidney failure,neuropathy,amputation,heart attack-This is not something to ignore and there are no quick fixes-it takes discipline.meds,diet and exercise. You will not be able to get life insurance on an uncontrolled diabetic
how do I ask a football club to donate a signed shirt or football etc to raffle for charity?
Q. we are raising money for JDRF the junior diabetes research foundation and wonder how we go about asking for donations to raffle
A. go up to them and be like "Hey, i was just wondering if i could get this stuff siged for a raffle-its for a rele good cause. The money's gunna go to (w.e the charity is)"
What charities does the Jonas Brothers Change for the Children Foundation donate to ?
Q. my friend and i are doing a fundraiser at our school and donating all the money to the change for the children foundation, but we need to know exactly what charities they donate the money to first.
i know there were the five charities for 'you decide, you donate' but I heard that's over now? so are they still donating to those 5? are those the only five charities they are donating money to now? are they donating to a bunch of different ones now ?
as much information as possible would be very helpful !
i know there were the five charities for 'you decide, you donate' but I heard that's over now? so are they still donating to those 5? are those the only five charities they are donating money to now? are they donating to a bunch of different ones now ?
as much information as possible would be very helpful !
A. The old five were NothingButNets.net, American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Camp, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and Summer Stars. As far as I know, there are no other charities they are currently donating to and I'm pretty sure they're done donating to the five they recently had up on the site.
What happens when you have proteinuria and Type One diabetes?
Q. Two years ago, before I was diagnosed with type one, I was diagnosed with proteinuria. Last December, I was diagnosed with Type one diabetes. I haven't seen my kidney specialist since. But should I make an appointment? Is it possible that things are different now that I have diabetes?
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A. Yes , different and not for the better. Git with it , dialysis is a real pain. In fact , my cousin had two treatments and he ordered them to pull the plug. They did. And that is the rest of the story>>>
What should a person do?
If a person has diabetes, hypertension, or both, the first goal of treatment will be to control blood glucose, also called blood sugar, and blood pressure. People with diabetes should test their blood glucose often, follow a healthy eating plan, take prescribed medicines, and get the amount of exercise recommended by their doctor. A person with diabetes and high blood pressure may need a medicine from a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or a similar class called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). These drugs have been found to protect kidney function even more than other drugs that provide the same level of blood pressure control. Many patients with proteinuria but without hypertension may also benefit from ACE inhibitors or ARBs. The American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend that people with diabetes keep their blood pressure below 130/80.3
People who have high blood pressure and proteinuria, but not diabetes, also benefit from taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB. The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommends that people with kidney disease keep their blood pressure below 130/80.4 To maintain this target, a person may need to take a combination of two or more blood pressure medicines. A doctor may also prescribe a diuretic in addition to an ACE inhibitor or ARB. Diuretics are also called �water pills� because they help a person urinate and get rid of excess fluid in the body.
In addition to blood glucose and blood pressure control, the National Kidney Foundation recommends restricting dietary salt and protein. A doctor may refer a patient to a dietitian to help develop and follow a healthy eating plan.
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What should a person do?
If a person has diabetes, hypertension, or both, the first goal of treatment will be to control blood glucose, also called blood sugar, and blood pressure. People with diabetes should test their blood glucose often, follow a healthy eating plan, take prescribed medicines, and get the amount of exercise recommended by their doctor. A person with diabetes and high blood pressure may need a medicine from a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or a similar class called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). These drugs have been found to protect kidney function even more than other drugs that provide the same level of blood pressure control. Many patients with proteinuria but without hypertension may also benefit from ACE inhibitors or ARBs. The American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend that people with diabetes keep their blood pressure below 130/80.3
People who have high blood pressure and proteinuria, but not diabetes, also benefit from taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB. The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommends that people with kidney disease keep their blood pressure below 130/80.4 To maintain this target, a person may need to take a combination of two or more blood pressure medicines. A doctor may also prescribe a diuretic in addition to an ACE inhibitor or ARB. Diuretics are also called �water pills� because they help a person urinate and get rid of excess fluid in the body.
In addition to blood glucose and blood pressure control, the National Kidney Foundation recommends restricting dietary salt and protein. A doctor may refer a patient to a dietitian to help develop and follow a healthy eating plan.
Tin
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