Posted in Definition on 21. Jul, 2010
Question by Alice Lee: Can a person with diabetes eat natural sugar from fruits?
My daddy is a borderline diabetic, which means he doesn’t exactly quite have diabetes but is in the risk of getting it. We’ve already tried to make him eat less sugar to keep from getting it, but he always wants what he [...]
Posted in Types on 26. Jun, 2010
Question by sukumar n: How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?
I am 55 and a patient of diabetes and hypertension for over 25 years. On insulin for nearly 20 years. Two years back, I was in hospital twice with pyelonephritis, UTI and pus in [...]
Posted in Types on 18. Jun, 2010
Question by The King: How many people in the United States suffer from Diabetic Retinopathy?
Best answer:
Answer by lindsey_osborneDiabetic retinopathy refers to abnormalities in the small blood vessels of the retina caused by diabetes. There are different types of retinopathy:
– Non-proliferative retinopathy is the most common and usually doesn’t affect vision.
– Proliferative retinopathy is more serious [...]
Posted in Definition on 29. Apr, 2010
Our mother dog died last June from diabetes and I was wondering if her son can develop diabetes also. It happened so suddenly. She always had skin problems and bad breathe. She gained weigh after we had her spaded. She was never a real active dog. I feel so guilty because I didn’t recognize that [...]
Posted in Definition on 27. Apr, 2010
I have had the weirdest sweet taste in my mouth hours after I have eaten anything, whether sweet or not. Could this be a sign of having gotten diabetes through my pregnancy?
I have an excessive dry mouth more noticeable at night, frequent urination, daily nausea, especially after a nap, fatigue and think I may have [...]
