Posted in Definition on 08. Aug, 2010
Question by Stephanie BabyG Due Sept.4, 2010: What happen when I develop diabetes during pregnancy?
Please help me. I am 6 months pregnant. Next week I will have this test for diabetes. I am worried and what if I develop diabetes. If the doctor give me medicine to take and I won’t take it. I am [...]
Posted in Definition on 14. Jul, 2010
Question by Ichythus: How long does diabetes take to develop?
I had a fasting glucose test in late 2006 which returned normal. I went back to the doctor this week and he recommended I retest every 1.5 years to monitor that until I bring certain risk factors under control. Is it possible to go from normal [...]
Posted in Definition on 07. Jul, 2010
Question by JazyJas: What are the chances of my 2 year old daughter to develop type 1 diabetes?
Both my husband and sister in law have type 1 diabetes. My husband develop type 1 diabetes when he was 5 years old, but his identical twin did not. His younger sister developed type 1 diabetes when she [...]
Posted in Types on 16. Jun, 2010
Question by NickJr1990: Can someone with just slightly high blood sugar (not diabetes) develop diabetic retinopathy?
In May, my doc said my blood sugar was just a little high, and to just keep an eye on my diet. I believe I have been doing OK in following his orders. I am 20 years old, a healthy [...]
Posted in Types on 18. Mar, 2010
In May, my doc said my blood sugar was just a little high, and to just keep an eye on my diet. I believe I have been doing OK in following his orders. I am 20 years old, a healthy weight, and in good health otherwise.
Am I still at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy even [...]
