Where can I find on the web sites for diabetes advocacy participation?

Q. I have had diabetes (type I brittle) over 45 yrs., and recently have had some major low sugar (hypoglycemic) reactions. I want to actively advocate for diabetes, I just need some direction on where to look.

A. Information Diabetes : www.diabetes-kidney.org.
Information about Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy.

And you can search on google, yahoo and bing.

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Parent with Brittle Diabetes, and how does one live with them without going insane?

Q. I really could use some help on this one.

A. First things first, a person with brittle diabetes should carry glucagon with them at all times. Sudden severe drops in glucose levels can and do happen in people with brittle diabetes. Glucagon can be a lifesaver! Have some sort of medical ID that informs others in case of an emergency, and for your own piece of mind. Other than that, Take prescribed medications, if there are any, and keep on a low carb diet, avoiding refined sugar and processed foods. Check blood sugars, and check them often, especially at any sign of a change! Glucose levels can change rapidly, and knowing where they're at can help you decide how to fix it before things get out of hand.

Coming from a brittle diabetic, I know how frustrating it can be living with it, and I've only been battling it for about 10 months now, 8 of them being diagnosed. Brittle diabetes is so unpredictable, it can drive a person completely insane! One minute, levels can be normal and under control, no problems, and the next, they can be bouncing all over the place! It's a pretty awful feeling. Keep in touch with your doctor, and hang in there. I was told brittle diabetes can be a sign of developing type 1, and when the pancreas finally gives in, levels can be controlled with insulin and things should level out.

I wish all the best for you, and hang in there! It's a tough road, and things are always okay in the end; if it's not okay, then it's not the end! :)

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Is there a type of Diabetes where the blood sugar can swing from too low to too high?

Q. Are people who have sugar metabolizing problems generally either Diabetic or Hypoglycemic? or is there a 3rd kind where the person is both?? if there is, what is the name of the type of Diabetes please??? thanks.

A. Well...

Many people who start off with only hypoglycemia do go on to develop diabetes.

Many diabetics have problems with widely changing glucose levels (the more severe cases used to be called brittle diabetes). It is not a separate type of diabetes, since it can happen to both type 1 and type 2.

Generally, people who are not "brittle" have large swings in their glucose levels because they do not have good control of their diabetes - either because they need more or different medication, or they need to pay more atention to their diet.

For some, constant stress can cause wild swings in glucose levels.

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Can emotional instability be a symptom of diabetes?

Q. I was just wondering, because my grandfather was a diabetic, and I also know that he was often emotionally unstable and even abusive towards his wife and children. And don't get me wrong. I know that most diabetics aren't violent or abusive, but a friend of mine who was abused by her mother would sometimes blame her mother's emotional instability on her diabetes. Can diabetes actually lead to violent mood swings in some people?

A. Oh, yes, it surely can. My husband is a diabetic. He is very difficult about taking his medicine, and doesn't eat right, and still drinks way too much alcohol. He's basically in denial (for about four years now) and it scares me silly.

But I can tell when his sugar is whacked. He gets really nasty, and mean as a snake. It's so obvious that I immediately insist he take his sugar. It's hard to deal with for another reason. Some people just have bad days and can be difficult to deal with, but then blame it on their sugar when really they are just doing what comes naturally and being a jerk. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference unless you can get them to take their sugar. I've caught my husband doing that from time to time. Sometimes it's maddening to tell the difference - and certain people know that and use it against you or to explain their bad behavior so people think "Well, he/she can't help it."

My uncle was a brittle diabetic and he was very abusive to his children. To this day I'm not sure if it was the diabetes or his own "charming" personality that caused his behavior.

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How does the development of diabetes directly relate to a feedback system?

Q. Paragraph on how Development of diabetes is directly related to feedback system, In your description describe how the feedback system works, organs, & molecules involved, also the direct effect of breakdown of a feedback system.

A. Does this bit of your homework really need to be explained? Glucose is high, pancreas releases insulin to bring it down. Glucose is low, pancreas releases glucagon to bring it up. It's a feedback system. Diabetes is when the insulin either can't be made, not enough can be made or the insulin doesn't work as well as it should and therefore the glucose level stays high.

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What type of diabetes happens during pregnancy?

Q. Like the question states, what type of diabetes happens during pregnancy.
More importantly, why does the head of most babies are usually abnormally large after such a pregnancy?
I am more looking for an answer on why there heads are usually large after such a pregnancy.

It is a question my teacher has been asking and he wants to know why.

A. There is a slight increased risk of the fetus or newborn dying when the mother has gestational diabetes, but this risk is lowered with effective treatment and careful watching of the mother and fetus. High blood glucose levels often go back to normal after delivery. However, women with gestational diabetes should be watched closely after giving birth and at regular intervals to detect diabetes early.
Up to 40% of women with gestational diabetes develop full-blown diabetes within 5-10 years after delivery. The risk may be increased in obese women.
Please see the web pages for more details on Gestational diabetes.

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What are the relationships between obesity and diabetes?

Q. Diabetes are greatly occur to diabetic person by several fold compare to a non-diabetic person. so there should be some medical explanations right. but i could not really find any relation between them. Help me please.

A. Okay first off lets set something straight, type II diabetes can strike anyone !

Type II diabetes is also mostly genetic, if a family member has it ie,
parent , uncle, grandfather, great aunt...etc.

Then you have a much higher chance of developing it.
You can excercise and diet all you want to ward it off, but that doesn't mean you won't get it !

A lot of medical people will tell you that eating wrong and being fat makes you a candidate for developing type II diabetes.

Thats not quite correct ! There are many thousands of over weight people, and obese people who do not ever develope diabetes.

Diabetes is not caused by what you put in your mouth, but by all means do excercise and eat healthy for other reasons.

It really pisses me off every time some ignoramus says type II
diabetes is caused by being fat and lazy and eating junk food !!!

I'm a type II diabetic and ive never been fat ! Ive never been over weight
and never shoved junk food and sweets down my throat !

I have it because my mother has it, and she too has always been as thin as rake.

But as i said diet and excercise will be of great help to you,
if a family member has it, then dieting and excercise
will not only keep you in shape, but may hold off a diabetes diagnoses
for yourself for many years.

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What is the difference between diabetes mellitus and just diabetes?

Q. Is diabetes mellitus the specific name for type one diabetes or does mean both type one and two.

A. Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes�is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).

There are three main types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes: results from the body's failure to produce insulin, and presently requires the person to inject insulin. (Also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM for short, and juvenile diabetes.)
Type 2 diabetes: results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly, sometimes combined with an absolute insulin deficiency. (Formerly referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM for short, and adult-onset diabetes.)
Gestational diabetes: is when pregnant women, who have never had diabetes before, have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy. It may precede development of type 2 DM.
Other forms of diabetes mellitus include congenital diabetes, which is due to genetic defects of insulin secretion, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, steroid diabetes induced by high doses of glucocorticoids, and several forms of monogenic diabetes.

So simply diabetes mellitus is the specific medical name for all three main Diabetes type 1 , Diabetes type 2, Diabetes gestational (pregnancy related) and other forms that are listed above.

Hope this helps.

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how can I help the change for the children foundation?

Q. i wanna do more for the jonas brothers diabetes foundation, besides donating I don't know how else to help.

A. Perhaps going to the Jonas Brothers web site and send them an email asking for their help and suggestions?


Cheers and good luck with that

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Where can I turn in soda can tabs for money?

Q. I live in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL and I was wondering where I can turn in pop can tabs for money so I can donate the money to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Does anyone know where I can turn them in?

A. They don't actually take them for donations for diabetes. This is a HUGE urban legend.
You can take them to the recycling depot where they will redeem the aluminum for what the weight is worth, which is very little. You would need a lot of tabs.
Snopes says: "Charity groups and the aluminum industry say they have been fighting misconseptions about collecting pop can tabs for years"

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Can I name a charity foundation after myself?

Q. The Ferguson Diabetes Foundation?

A. That sounds awesome!!
Of corse you can!
That's so sweet for making a charity for a great cause :)
Good Luck with your charity!

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If I am planning on doing a small fundraiser, should I contact the charity first?

Q. I've been thinking about raising money for CODA (Central Ohio Diabetes Association) and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by shaving my head. Kind of like a "How much will you pay me to shave my head?" then giving the money to the two organizations. Should I contact these organizations beforehand?

A. Yes, you should contact them beforehand. First, if someone wants to verify that you are truly collecting money for them, then they have the real answer. 2nd, before you decide, you should have a $ amount in mind. Will you shave your head for $5? What if no one really cares if you shave your head or not and you only get a little money? I think that perhaps the shaving of the head could be a part of the fund raiser, but not the whole thing. How much do you realistically think you can get for shaving your head? Will it be enough to share with 2 such large organizations? Consider joining another fund raiser or donate to a local group. Think out your options before you speak publicly.

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How do you choose and buy diabetic devices/supplies? Do you have a choice or does your doctor/insurance pick?

Q. I'm working on a research project on diabetic devices and how they could be improved, also, my dad has mild diabetes, and I had some questions.

It seems like there are many types and brands of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery devices with a variety of different features, some better than others, but I don't understand how a person comes to choose and buy a particular device.

Does the doctor prescribe a specific kind, or do they give you a prescription for an insulin pump say, then you have a choice of what brand? Do you shop around? Does your insurance only cover certain types?

If you do have a choice, how do you learn about the different available devices?

Are there certain ones that are like the "iPod" of diabetic devices -- the one everyone has or the one everyone wants to have?

If someone who has diabetes or knows someone who does could explain the process you/they use, I'd really appreciate it!
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A. I've had type one diabetes for almost ten years- and that's a long time when you're 17. In the beginning we (my parents and I) chose my supplies based on whatever the doctor told us. As I've gotten older, I've started doing more research on my own.

For things like blood sugar testing equipment, I ask my doctor what the options are, and weigh each product's advantages against what is important to me. Things I keep in mind are cost of the test strips, memory, and range of testing. I used to use the Freestyle Flash because of its size and its backlight. But if something happened to my pump and I didn't get insulin, the testing range of the flash doesn't go past 500. I know that sounds really high, but when you're on short-acting insulin alone, if you don't get the insulin your blood glucose can rise quickly to really bad numbers.

When I chose my pump, I went with MiniMed. At the time that I got my first pump (2002/2003) it had the most features available. When I chose my second pump early this year, I chose MiniMed again. I looked through all of th information given to me, and all that was available on the internet. I go through insulin quickly, and the Minimed pump had the largest reservoir, and that was important to me. It has several compatable infusion sets, and if I wasn't comfortable with one, I could try another.

In a way I think that the MiniMed pumps are becoming the "iPods" of diabetic supplies. They have a wide selection of products for your pump (belt clips, bra pouches, skins).

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What are are harmless fruits for diabetic patients?

Q. I have developed some diabetic problems recently. I am not taking any medicenes. I have just started taking suger free contents in for Tea/Milk and started morning walk for 20-30 minutes. I want to know the fruits which can be consumed by a diabetic patient.

A. person suffering from diabetes should abstain from eating foods that are rich in cholesterol and fats. The food should be light, non-greasy and easy to digest with lots of fibre content.

Most fruits fit correctly in this category, and are known for their various beneficial effects on a patient suffering from diabetes. They are low on fats and highly rich in nutrients and vitamins and have a positive effect on the unusual rise in the blood glucose levels.

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However, one should avoid fruit juices and fruit concentrates, because they contain lot of sugar and many fruits are required to make one glass of juice. Moreover, fruit juices do not provide a person with the dietary fibre.

Choose whole fruits more often than juices. They have more fibre.

Choose fruits and fruit juices without added sweeteners or syrups.

Eat lots of citrus fruit such as oranges, sweet lime, grapefruit, or olives.

You can choose from any of the fruits available in the market. Each one has some benefit or the other.

Although diabetics can have any fruit, but they should preferably avoid mango, custard apple, grapes, chikoo, as they have a high sugar content. There are three fruits in particular that are especially beneficial for diabetic patients - apple, grapefruit and jambul (jamun).

Apple

One the most popular fruit, apples have a high pectin content and are very beneficial to diabetic patients. Pectin is found in the rind and in the pulp, and acts as a detoxifier of the body by supplying an excessive amount of galacturonic acid. This helps remove harmful waste from the bloodstream and can lower a diabetic�s insulin requirements by up to or even more than 35%. Besides being rich in pectin, apples are also rich in Vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 prevents the damage of the brain cells that can occur due to diabetic acidosis.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit � a citrus fruit with a typical, refreshing flavour has several medicinal properties that helps one fight diabetes � can bring down the blood glucose level within a time span of just three days. However, just a diet of grapefruit is not enough. One needs to take more of vegetables and fruits rather than a diet rich in fats.

Nutritionists recommend that anyone suffering from high blood sugar levels should be consuming at least three servings of grapefruit every day. Grapefruit can also be used as a preventative measure against high blood sugar levels, especially when used in conjunction with a low fat, low-sugar, low-starch diet. Diabetic patients should experience a change in less than three months.

Rose apple or jambul

The elements present in jambul have a strong positive effect on pancreas. It prevents the conversion of starch into bad sugar, thus controlling the blood sugar levels. The seeds of this fruit can be dried, powdered and then taken with water. Apart from controlling diabetes, it also relieves thirst and prevents excessive urination.

In addition to the fruit, the bark of the jambul tree is also used to treat diabetes. The bark itself is dried out entirely, then burned into a white-colored ash which is then taken. In Ayurveda, a diabetic patient is given about two grams of this ash in the morning on an empty stomach and two grams each in the afternoon and in the evening - an hour after meals.

The question is not whether or not you should eat fruit but rather how much and what kinds of fruit you should be eating.

People with diabetes are encouraged to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. Spreading the fruit you eat through the day will avoid a sudden rise in blood glucose levels. Although some fruits have a lower glycemic index, the important thing is to increase the variety of different fruits that one eats. Eating more fruit and vegetables also helps to improve the overall balance of the diet. Fruit is the perfect snack.

However, one needs to be careful about the fruits chosen to eat, how often you eat them and when you eat them. It is advisable to choose fruits that rank low on the glycemic index. Fruits high on the index are mango, chikoo, custard apple, dates, pineapple.

How fast a fruit will raise your blood sugar also depends on considerations as whether you eat the fruit after a high-calorie meal or drink it as a glass of fruit juice on an empty stomach.

It is also important to pay attention to the size of the fruit you eat - choose a small or medium-sized portion over a large one (or eat only half of the large one).

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What is the criteria for deciding which diabetic diet to place someone on?

Q. I am an RN attempting to find this information and coming up short. How do you decide whether to place someone on a 1200 ADA diet or a 2500 ADA diet?

A. It depends on the severity, the age of onset, and the type. I assume you are asking about type II diabetes in an older person. If the person is still producing sufficient insulin to control glucose when the diet is stabilized, then

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How often should a diabetic exercise? What kinds of exercise would be appropriate?

Q. I'm not sure how much exercise would also be considered too much. I've heard and read some recommend an exercise of 3 times a week. Would exercising daily be too much? I think other people leading active lifestyles have no problem with daily physical activity. Is it possible for a diabetic to still build up their muscles? Or would their condition make it a little more difficult for them?

A. If you're out of shape or have recently been diagnosed as having diabetes, see your doctor before you begin an exercise program. Your doctor can tell you about the kinds of exercise that are good for you depending on how well your diabetes is controlled and any complications or other conditions you may have. Here are some tips for starting:

* If you're planning to walk or jog, be sure your shoes fit well and are designed for the activity you have in mind. Be alert for blisters. Wear new shoes for a bit each day until they're comfortable and not as likely to cause blisters. Remember, always wear socks.

* Start slowly with a low-impact exercise such as walking, swimming, or biking.

* Build up the time you spend exercising gradually. If you have to, start with five minutes and add a bit of time each day.

* Always wear an ID tag indicating that you have diabetes to insure proper treatment in case there's a problem when you're exercising or you have an injury.

* Avoid lifting very heavy weights as a precaution against sudden high blood pressure.

* If you have foot problems, consider swimming or biking, which is easier on the feet than jogging.

* Stretch for five minutes before and after your workout regardless of how intense you plan to exercise.

How often should you exercise?

Try to exercise at the same time every day for the same duration. This will help control your blood sugar. Exercise at least three times a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.

What about food and insulin?

If you plan to exercise more than an hour after eating, it's a good idea to have a snack. Generally, it's good to have a high-carbohydrate snack such as six ounces of fruit juice or half of a plain bbagel.
If you're doing heavy exercise such as aerobics, running or handball, you may need to eat a bit more such as a half of a meat sandwich and a cup of milk.

If you haven't eaten for over an hour or if your blood sugar is less than 100 to 120, eat or drink something like an apple or a glass of milk before you exercise. Carry a snack with you in case of low blood sugar.

If you use insulin, exercise after eating, not before. Test your blood sugar before, during and after exercising. Don't exercise when your blood sugar is more than 240.

If you're not an insulin user, test your blood sugar before and after exercising if you take pills for diabetes.

When is exercise a problem?

If your blood sugar level is over 300 mg/dl, if you are sick, short of breath, have ketones in your urine or are experiencing any tingling, pain or numbness in your legs, don't exercise. Also if your medication is peaking, it's better not to exercise.
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what is the connection between type II diabetes and overheating?

Q. Id like to know what the connection is between type II diabetes and someone overheating. Ive looked all over the internet and all i find is info on diabetic neuropathy. Is there somewhere that explains scientifically/biologically what process goes on and how this happens? i'd really like to know !! if anyone has a website or SOMETHING i can be directed to....

A. Generally speaking, people with type II diabetes (esp when uncontrolled) have an increased blood glucose level. This not only causes water in the individual to be drawn out of their tissues, but it also causes an increase in water loss through increased urine production. Because water is the key to thermoregulation, when water is lost, so is our ability to manage our own temperature. This dehydration, probably along with a decrease in efficient circulation, is what causes overheating in many people with diabetes.

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Which of the following statements about type II diabetes is false?

Q. Which of the following statements about type II diabetes is false?

Type II diabetes can be managed by monitoring blood glucose levels.
Type II diabetes can be managed with drugs that increase cellular responsiveness to insulin.
Type II diabetes can be managed by prescribed diets
Type II diabetes can be managed by insulin injections.

A. Type II diabetes can be managed by monitoring glucose levels - yes, monitoring helps management.
Type II diabetes can be managed with drugs that increase cellular responsiveness to insulin - some of the oral meds used perform that function.
Type II diabetes can be managed by prescribed diets - diet is an important part of diabetes management.
Type II diabetes can be managed by insulin injections - Many type II diabetics use insulin injections to help manage their disease. Here's some more information on that:
Insulin
Iantidiabetic drugs fail (i.e., the clinical benefit stops), insulin therapy may be necessary � usually in addition to oral medication therapy � to maintain normal or near normal glucose levels.[49][50]

Typical total daily dosage of insulin is 0.6 U/kg.[51] But, of course, best timing and indeed total amounts depend on diet (composition, amount, and timing) as well the degree of insulin resistance. More complicated estimations to guide initial dosage of insulin are:[52]

For men, [(fasting plasma glucose [mmol/liter]�5)x2] x (weight [kg]÷(14.3xheight [m])�height [m])
For women, [(fasting plasma glucose [mmol/liter]�5)x2] x (weight [kg]÷(13.2xheight [m])�height [m])
The initial insulin regimen are often chosen based on the patient's blood glucose profile.[53] Initially, adding nightly insulin to patients failing oral medications may be best.[54] Nightly insulin combines better with metformin than with sulfonylureas.[51] The initial dose of nightly insulin (measured in IU/d) should be equal to the fasting blood glucose level (measured in mmol/L). If the fasting glucose is reported in mg/dl, multiply by 0.05551 to convert to mmol/L.[55]

When nightly insulin is insufficient, choices include:

Premixed insulin with a fixed ratio of short and intermediate acting insulin; this tends to be more effective than long acting insulin, but is associated with increased hypoglycemia.[56][57].[58] Initial total daily dosage of biphasic insulin can be 10 units if the fasting plasma glucose values are less than 180 mg/dl or 12 units when the fasting plasma glucose is above 180 mg/dl".[57] A guide to titrating fixed ratio insulin is available.[53]
Long acting insulins such as insulin glargine and insulin detemir. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by the Cochrane Collaboration found "only a minor clinical benefit of treatment with long-acting insulin analogues for patients with diabetes mellitus type 2".[59] More recently, a randomized controlled trial found that although long acting insulins were less effective, they were associated with reduced hypoglycemic episodes.[56]
Insulin Pump therapy in Type 2 diabetes is gradually becoming popular.In an original published study, in addition to reduction of blood sugars, there is evidence of profound benefits in resistant neuropathic pain and also improvements in sexual performance

so really, none of the statements are false

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To prevent Type II diabetes, is it more important to avoid sugar and carbs, or to avoid fat?

Q. I understand that it is important to avoid both sugar/carbs and fat, to prevent insulin resistance (which then leads to Type II diabetes,) but which is more important?

A. What will make the most difference in preventing you from becoming full-blown diabetic is to lose weight. If you are obese, do what you need to do to get down into the overweight category. If you are overweight, do what you need to do to get into the normal category. That's not to say there aren't healthy-weight people that still have insulin resistance, but that helps most people.

As for food intake, fat doesn't affect your blood glucose because it has no carb. Carbs impact your blood glucose and need to be moderated. Doesn't matter if it's sugar, fruit, potatoes, bread, or milk - carbs are carbs. Keeping your carb intake at less than 30-35g per meal will not overload your body, and the insulin you produce should be able to metabolize that. Focus on lean meats and veggies as the bulk of your food. 30 minutes of exercise daily also makes a big difference, even if you divide it into two 15-minute brisk walks, because that increase in your metabolism continues throughout the day.

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How dangerous is drinking and type II diabetes?

Q. My husband is a heavy drinker and was just diagnosed with type II diabetes. How dangerous is this? He is on Metformin currently, by the way.

I know he is choosing to do something very harmful to his body and I wish he would wise up...but I'd like to know the risks of this.

Thank you in advance.

A. Alcohol with diabetes is tricky. The alcohol can cause serious blood sugar lows if he does not eat adequately and limit his intake of alcohol. And the alcohol itself has 7 calories a gram, so some drinks are very high in calories, resulting in weight gain, which aggravates insulin resistance in Type II. That said, you are not the diabetes police. He is probably in denial to some extent. A diagnosis of diabetes in a previously healthy, or at least relatively healthy individual feels like a huge betrayal by your body. For your part, be supportive. Feed him according to his meal plan. Learn non-food, non alcohol rewards for celebrations, goals achieved, etc. Talk to a certified diabetic educator and/or a dietitian for a meal plan that allows for his lifestyle, likes, dislikes, and caloric needs. Exercise with him-even a walk after dinner is great. I recommend the Dlife.com website for recipes, information on current research and an online open forum for questions. Good Luck to both of you.

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How does the development of diabetes directly relate to a feedback system?

Q. Paragraph on how Development of diabetes is directly related to feedback system, In your description describe how the feedback system works, organs, & molecules involved, also the direct effect of breakdown of a feedback system.

A. Does this bit of your homework really need to be explained? Glucose is high, pancreas releases insulin to bring it down. Glucose is low, pancreas releases glucagon to bring it up. It's a feedback system. Diabetes is when the insulin either can't be made, not enough can be made or the insulin doesn't work as well as it should and therefore the glucose level stays high.

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What type of diabetes happens during pregnancy?

Q. Like the question states, what type of diabetes happens during pregnancy.
More importantly, why does the head of most babies are usually abnormally large after such a pregnancy?
I am more looking for an answer on why there heads are usually large after such a pregnancy.

It is a question my teacher has been asking and he wants to know why.

A. There is a slight increased risk of the fetus or newborn dying when the mother has gestational diabetes, but this risk is lowered with effective treatment and careful watching of the mother and fetus. High blood glucose levels often go back to normal after delivery. However, women with gestational diabetes should be watched closely after giving birth and at regular intervals to detect diabetes early.
Up to 40% of women with gestational diabetes develop full-blown diabetes within 5-10 years after delivery. The risk may be increased in obese women.
Please see the web pages for more details on Gestational diabetes.

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What are the relationships between obesity and diabetes?

Q. Diabetes are greatly occur to diabetic person by several fold compare to a non-diabetic person. so there should be some medical explanations right. but i could not really find any relation between them. Help me please.

A. Okay first off lets set something straight, type II diabetes can strike anyone !

Type II diabetes is also mostly genetic, if a family member has it ie,
parent , uncle, grandfather, great aunt...etc.

Then you have a much higher chance of developing it.
You can excercise and diet all you want to ward it off, but that doesn't mean you won't get it !

A lot of medical people will tell you that eating wrong and being fat makes you a candidate for developing type II diabetes.

Thats not quite correct ! There are many thousands of over weight people, and obese people who do not ever develope diabetes.

Diabetes is not caused by what you put in your mouth, but by all means do excercise and eat healthy for other reasons.

It really pisses me off every time some ignoramus says type II
diabetes is caused by being fat and lazy and eating junk food !!!

I'm a type II diabetic and ive never been fat ! Ive never been over weight
and never shoved junk food and sweets down my throat !

I have it because my mother has it, and she too has always been as thin as rake.

But as i said diet and excercise will be of great help to you,
if a family member has it, then dieting and excercise
will not only keep you in shape, but may hold off a diabetes diagnoses
for yourself for many years.

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What is the difference between diabetes mellitus and just diabetes?

Q. Is diabetes mellitus the specific name for type one diabetes or does mean both type one and two.

A. Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes�is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).

There are three main types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes: results from the body's failure to produce insulin, and presently requires the person to inject insulin. (Also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM for short, and juvenile diabetes.)
Type 2 diabetes: results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly, sometimes combined with an absolute insulin deficiency. (Formerly referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM for short, and adult-onset diabetes.)
Gestational diabetes: is when pregnant women, who have never had diabetes before, have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy. It may precede development of type 2 DM.
Other forms of diabetes mellitus include congenital diabetes, which is due to genetic defects of insulin secretion, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, steroid diabetes induced by high doses of glucocorticoids, and several forms of monogenic diabetes.

So simply diabetes mellitus is the specific medical name for all three main Diabetes type 1 , Diabetes type 2, Diabetes gestational (pregnancy related) and other forms that are listed above.

Hope this helps.

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is there any over the counter suppliment to help fight Pre Diabetes?

Q. im at the high end of Pre diabetes, I have cut back on sugars, and do mild exercise on a semi regular basis. i have been about 250lbs for the past 5yrs and am 6 ft tall, i know Im overwgt but its not increasing.
I have a semi physical job as a landscaper/garner.
thanks for all your help.

A. If you consider a healthy diet as an over the counter supplement... There are no magic bulets, dietary supplements are not required to prove any of their claims and often products that are banned by the FDA still have approval as dietary supplements. Your best bet on the hocus pocus snake oil market would be chromium, cinnamon and Stevia. It's carbohydrates that you have to regulate and spread out, sugars are just a carbohydrate. You have to have smaller more frequent meals and select lower glycemic index alternatives to spread out the load so your pancreas can handle it. It's not just about cutting out the sugars. Attend a diabetic education center seminar, most of what you think you know about diabetes is completely wrong.

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I have pre-diabetes, probably because of my years of eating Taco Bell daily and not exercising enough?

Q. I read in Prediabetes for Dummies that I can't have diet soda anymore. I'm wondering what it is that I can eat. Also, I'm thinking this pre-diabetes is the cause of my fatigue and lethargy? What do I need to do to prevent more severe complications. I'm willing to cut out all sweets, but what can I eat?

A. Two things....diet & exercise....

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My husband was just diagnosed with Pre Diabetes. What can he eat and can't?

Q. I'm worried about it. He is 43 and is a really skinny person. All of the searches I have read said loose wait, loose wait but he doesnt need to. I guess he just needs to watch his diet but we dont know what he can and can't eat. I just dont want him to get Diabetes. :( Any of you with Pre diabetes?? If so, How are you taking care of yourself??
Thank you!

A. Here is a recipe for life..


There are 3 key steps to controlling glucose levels for pre diabetes:
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Ghreat. 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)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

Good luck and welcome to the club

Ben Trolled

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I need new health coverage. I have pre-diabetes, or am diabetic. I have been denied 5 times and need to know?

Q. I have been denied 5 times and need to know what companies insure those with pre-diabetes or diabetes. I also want one that has the best coverage for the lowest amount.

I will need the insurance for about 2 years. I am a full time student, self-employed in Direct Sales, 39 years old, and a widow. I live in Tennessee.

A. Hi Mandy

There is an article you probably want to check

In the article they 're reviewing the TOP 5 �Resources for Diabetes Care"

To qualify them, they have selected 3 basic criteria:

1. Quality Content
2. Useful Information
3. Valuable Tips

You probably will find some resources more interesting and useful than others. But in general terms they all provide very valuable information which I believe really worth considering. Click the link below to find out more

Hope you find useful, Good luck

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