Q. I'm so curious. I'm confused about how people get diabetes. I've read articles about how you get it but I still just don't understand. Do you get it from too much sugar, or not eating enough, or what? How do you get Type 1 diabetes? Do you only get Type 2 diabetes if you're overweight, do all overweight people get diabetes?
A. It is a myth that you get diabetes from eating too much sugar, according to the American Diabetes Association.
People are not all born with Type 1. For instance, I did not have it til I was 11, and my friend did not have it til she was 16.
"Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease results when the body�s system for fighting infection�the immune system�turns against a part of the body. In diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas then produces little or no insulin. A person who has type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to live.
At present, scientists do not know exactly what causes the body�s immune system to attack the beta cells, but they believe that autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors, possibly viruses, are involved. Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5 to 10 percent of diagnosed diabetes in the United States. It develops most often in children and young adults but can appear at any age."
(from http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/index.htm#types)
For Type 2:
"The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2. This form of diabetes is most often associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, previous history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and certain ethnicities. About 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
When type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, the pancreas is usually producing enough insulin, but for unknown reasons the body cannot use the insulin effectively, a condition called insulin resistance."
(From the same source as the info on type 1)
Type 1 is not preventable. Type 2 is preventable to a certain degree, but obviously there is nothing a person can do about their age or family history.
People are not all born with Type 1. For instance, I did not have it til I was 11, and my friend did not have it til she was 16.
"Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease results when the body�s system for fighting infection�the immune system�turns against a part of the body. In diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas then produces little or no insulin. A person who has type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to live.
At present, scientists do not know exactly what causes the body�s immune system to attack the beta cells, but they believe that autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors, possibly viruses, are involved. Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5 to 10 percent of diagnosed diabetes in the United States. It develops most often in children and young adults but can appear at any age."
(from http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/index.htm#types)
For Type 2:
"The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2. This form of diabetes is most often associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, previous history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and certain ethnicities. About 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
When type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, the pancreas is usually producing enough insulin, but for unknown reasons the body cannot use the insulin effectively, a condition called insulin resistance."
(From the same source as the info on type 1)
Type 1 is not preventable. Type 2 is preventable to a certain degree, but obviously there is nothing a person can do about their age or family history.
how does the national service framework improve services for people with diabetes?
Q. How does each standard in the national service framework improve service for people with diabetes?
Standard 1.) The nhs will develop , implement and monitor strategys to reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the population and to reduce inequalities of developing type 2.
How does this improve services for people with diabetes?
Standard 1.) The nhs will develop , implement and monitor strategys to reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the population and to reduce inequalities of developing type 2.
How does this improve services for people with diabetes?
A. Well it is best to prevent type 2 diabetes, cost wise..
Other than providing drugs for you , mostly the rest is up to you..Either you take care of glucose or the pain and suffering set in..
Here is my way to help stop the progression of theis terrible disease.
There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels :
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph� This is a great site for info
3) Meds. Metformin to start.
4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
With this program you will lose weight. Also this is a great way to eat for the whole family..No more hunting for the right combination.No carb counting. In one week you will know what to eat and what not to eat and how much.
Answers found on Answers may be more accurate that what your doctor tells you.
Take care
Ben Trolled
Other than providing drugs for you , mostly the rest is up to you..Either you take care of glucose or the pain and suffering set in..
Here is my way to help stop the progression of theis terrible disease.
There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels :
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph� This is a great site for info
3) Meds. Metformin to start.
4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
With this program you will lose weight. Also this is a great way to eat for the whole family..No more hunting for the right combination.No carb counting. In one week you will know what to eat and what not to eat and how much.
Answers found on Answers may be more accurate that what your doctor tells you.
Take care
Ben Trolled
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and do you have some info on it?
Q. My doctor just told me recently she thinks I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She really didn't explain to me what it was, so I am just wondering.
I am 14 years old and I have type 2 diabetes, so how could this effect me?
Any information you have can help, thanks.
I have had Insulin Resistance already.
And can you get rid of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
I am 14 years old and I have type 2 diabetes, so how could this effect me?
Any information you have can help, thanks.
I have had Insulin Resistance already.
And can you get rid of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
A. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The name of the condition comes from the appearance of the ovaries in most, but not all, women with the disorder � enlarged and containing numerous small cysts located along the outer edge of each ovary (polycystic appearance).
Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne and obesity can all occur in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Menstrual abnormality may signal the condition in adolescence, or PCOS may become apparent later following weight gain or difficulty becoming pregnant.
The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome is unknown. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have trouble becoming pregnant due to infrequent or lack of ovulation. Early diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome can help reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne and obesity can all occur in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Menstrual abnormality may signal the condition in adolescence, or PCOS may become apparent later following weight gain or difficulty becoming pregnant.
The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome is unknown. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have trouble becoming pregnant due to infrequent or lack of ovulation. Early diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome can help reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Does anyone know good vegetarian guidelines for people with diabetes Type 2?
Q. I just found out that I have diabetes Type 2. I know I have to stay away from jams, jellies, etc. What are the best protein items I can eat to help me stay healthy? Any other vegetarian/diabetes info would be helpful. I want to try to go veggie for this!
A. Here's some info:
http://www.vrg.org/journal/diabetes.htm
http://www.vrg.org/journal/diabetes.htm
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