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What are the chances of me having Diabetes?

Alan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:28:40 +0000

Question by styxangel37: What are the chances of me having Diabetes?
I’ve got both type of diabetes on either side of my family.
But almost two months ago i decided to cut back on my sugar
in take.Since then ive found out that if i dont have atleast 5sugary drinks a day in the evening i get really bad headaches, nausea, and the shakes. are these signs of diabetes? or something else?
i stopped drinking anything with caffine in it because it messes with my heart and my doctor suggested.

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Answer by Bill M
You should see a doctor, but maybe your symptoms are caused by caffeine. Try drinking Sprite, 7up or caffeine free cola.

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How to stay active and healthy despite having hypertension and diabetes?

Alan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:29:53 +0000

Question by rejoice468: How to stay active and healthy despite having hypertension and diabetes?
I am 56 years old, currently on medication for hypertension and diabetes. Still working, but work is rather stressful and thought of resigning. Any advice?

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Answer by Nancy
well if you don’t want to retire maybe go part time that will eliminate your stress level and do some light exersieing

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Q&A: How has having diabetes made you a better person?

Alan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:28:55 +0000

Question by Marty: How has having diabetes made you a better person?
I was writing my application essay for college and I am going to do it on a life changing experience. I have had type 1 diabetes since February and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on how it has changed your life.

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Answer by Smarty Pants
I’m not a diabetic myself, but my mother is. It has improved her health in starting to eat right. Eating right is the key to a healthy life. Having diabetes helps you to keep track of what you eat, and what you shouldn’t eat. Since I don’t have it, I never pay attention to what I eat, and come down with random illnesses. My mother on the other hand watches what she eats and therefore rarely every catches an illness.

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Q&A: How has having diabetes made you a better person?

Alan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:28:55 +0000

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Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing?

Alan — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:31:41 +0000

Question by crime_scene223: Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing?
I know someone that occasionally has problems swallowing when he is eating. It makes him feel like he is about to choke, as the food doesn’t go down. He is a diabetic. Is diabetes a contributing factor if someone is having a hard time swallowing?

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Answer by J B
No. Having scar tissue or a stricture in the esophagus would be the cause of this. He could schedule an endoscopy to have this checked out and if there is a narrowed area, they can stretch it back out and he won’t have probably again for a while (this has a tendency to come back).

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I am looking for a digital camera for my mother who is having vision issues…?

Alan — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:29:45 +0000

Question by mexitalican: I am looking for a digital camera for my mother who is having vision issues…?
She is not blind but she has diabetic retinopathy and it is difficult for her to see small objects. Does anyone know of a digital camera with a large screen and few buttons? Larger buttons would be ideal.

We (her daughters) always take the pictures for her, but my sisters are leaving for college soon and I’m no longer in the house so we want to get her one for mothers day.

If you have any ideas of some that would work, please throw out any ideas! We are open to suggestions.

Thanks so much!

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Answer by KNDChicago
Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/z/finepix_z700exr/product_views/index.html

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Z700EXR-3-5-Inch-Touch-Screen-Red/dp/B0035JEL6C

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What are the chances of our baby having diabetes?

Alan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:28:34 +0000

Question by Barlow: What are the chances of our baby having diabetes?
Right now I’m sort of seeing the man I hope to marry and the other day we brought up the subject of babies. We discussing that there may be a high risk if we had children that one of our babies would have diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and I believe it runs in his. He is a diabetic and I’m not. We figure we are in a very high risk category, but since at this time we’re not married or planning to have kids yet we haven’t asked a doctor. We would both like your opinions and answers.

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Answer by robert r
100% positive asolutely possible, probable no even with the genetics included

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Does having diabetes affect when you will start your first period?

Alan — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:28:24 +0000

Question by M&M: Does having diabetes affect when you will start your first period?
I’m thirteen years old almost fourteen i have had diabetes since i was eight years old. I still haven’t started my period. My mom says its proably because i have diabetes. When you have type 1 you have to take insulin which is a hormone. So she says it can affect all of my other hormones and my growth. But im really wondering is this true?

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Answer by Brittany
yes it’s true

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What are the odds of having diabetes if nobody in your immediate family is known to have it?

Alan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:32:01 +0000

Question by dipelli: What are the odds of having diabetes if nobody in your immediate family is known to have it?
In other words, is it likely to have prediabetes or diabetes if nobody in your family has it?
While I’m at it, is prediabetes/diabetes common in teenagers?

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Answer by czekoskwigel
You can definitely have diabetes, even without any family history.

It’s not common in teenagers. It usually begins in childhood or later in life.

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Is having diabetes and insulin dependent considered a disability legally?

Alan — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:29:25 +0000

Question by kitty: Is having diabetes and insulin dependent considered a disability legally?
I have a friend who was told her can’t get his driving permit or license untill he goes 2 or 2 whole years w/o a seizure from his diabetes. He is almost 18 now. He is insulin dependant. He has to take it after EVERYTHING he eats. I understand people will say “diabetes is a disease not a disability” but I beg to differ. A disease such as diabetes can also be a disability in alot of cases! I just need some other opinions on this.

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Answer by John B
Disability?? Only if you are stupid enough not to control it. Thank God someone is willing to protect others from someone driving with seizures.

What are you after the words Social Security Disability?

It can be a pain in the rear but controlled with education it is certainly not a disability in 99.99% of the cases.

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