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what help can i get for diabetes and the sun?

Alan — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:28:32 +0000

Question by pat g: what help can i get for diabetes and the sun?
I am feeling ill with this hot weather arriving.Is there anything I can do to keep my diabetes in check?
Also should I take more care in this hot weather?

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Answer by Cammie
You are correct.
In any different [ changing ] environments, you need to check more frequently.

In this hot weather [ 101 here right now ] use fans and drink much more than usual.
Although you may not feel like it, you still need to eat.
Try sandwiches , cold salads and cold soups.
You can eat frozen pops, especially sugar free, to help keep you cool.

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Q&A: How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:31:02 +0000

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 prostrate. Impared vision due to retinopathy, shooting pains here and there due to neuropathy, cramps specially in calf muscles are the other more serious problems. How far alkaline water can help me? Is there any chance of aggrevation in my condition if I use it?

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Answer by Susan S
I rather doubt it will do you any good. But, good luck.

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How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:09 +0000

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Answer by Susan S
I doubt that it would help you. Good luck.

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Whats the signs of diabetes?Is there a herbal that will help me start my period?

Alan — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:29:17 +0000

Question by racenangel_gurl: Whats the signs of diabetes?Is there a herbal that will help me start my period?
diabetes run in my family,is there away to find if i have it without going to a doctor?what can i take for it in herbal?or is there anything a person can with a prescription?

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Answer by mnvikes8484
there arent any effective herbal treatments, but there are prescriptions that can help a little bit. best thing to do though is avoid it by maintaining a healthy weight and excercising regularly. type 2 diabetes often doesnt have symptoms early on (or they are subtle) so the only way you’d know for sure is a blood test. lots of times you can get them at health fairs for -15

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What is insulin and how does it help people with diabetes?

Alan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:30:46 +0000

Question by Anonymouseezz: What is insulin and how does it help people with diabetes?
Basically as simply as possible, what is it, and how does it help people with diabetes?

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Answer by Shurephyre
Insulin is a chemical in the body that counters sugar (from what you eat / drink) to keep your blood sugar at a moderate level. People with diabetes do not make (or make very little) insulin, therefore, they must get it from another source (either taken from an animal or chemically synthesized).

Too high or too low of blood sugar is bad and can be lethal. This is why insulin is VERY important.

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Q&A: How does the measurement of a blood C peptide level help to determine the type of diabetes?

Alan — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:28:31 +0000

Question by joli: How does the measurement of a blood C peptide level help to determine the type of diabetes?
Occasionally an adult or child is diagnosed with diabetes who does not fit the stereotypical picture of the type of diabetes associated with their age group. How does the measurement of a blood C peptide level help to determine the type of diabetes?

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Answer by micksmixxx
C-peptide is only released when insulin is produced. Therefore, if C-peptide is not present, or is in low concentrations, doctors would, very likely, determine that the patient is suffering from type 1 diabetes. (In type 2 diabetes insulin is still produced, though is not readily used due to insulin resistance.)

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Q&A: Need help with transcribing a hillcrest tape?

Alan — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:28:37 +0000

Question by schmeaglethebeagle: Need help with transcribing a hillcrest tape?
The tape i am transcribing has a women with a thick accent & a lisp. I believe she is saying “micron diabetic retinopathy” but I cant tell for sure. Could be micron, bikeron, vicron or what else I don’t know. I have tried using every search engine I can think of to no avail. Any ideas?

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Answer by Andi
Could she be talking about a vitrectomy? It is when the Dr. repairs the eye by removing the vitrous gel that is what is causing vision problems in the patient with diabetic retinopathy.

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Hi, I was wondering how can I get help if I have been denied for medicaid and disability?

Alan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:31:15 +0000

Question by juvenilediabeticami: Hi, I was wondering how can I get help if I have been denied for medicaid and disability?
I ama 22 year old juvenile diabetic with diabetic retinopathy. I have been denied both medicaid and disability yet I cannot work or drive due to my vision loss. I also have severe depression and anxiety and do not know where to go from here. I want to do something but don’t know what? Any Ideas or suggestions? Thanks!
I have appealed my disability and ssi denial, but still haven’t had a hearing or heard any other information.

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Answer by akbecky23
You have the right to appeal the decision. Contact your local office and they will direct you of what to do. Have you applied for SSI? If not you need to appply for SSI as this will help you obtain the mentioned benefits. Visit the social security website for directions on how to apply. There are also lawyers that are out there to help you for little or no money.

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i have diabetic retinopathy…what can i do to help myself? thank you….?

Alan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:32:36 +0000

Question by rev. needy: i have diabetic retinopathy…what can i do to help myself? thank you….?

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Answer by knightofsappho
First of all keep your blood sugar under control. This will slow the progress of the disease.

Second, make sure you have your eyes examined regularly. (The eye doctor will tell you how often).

Controlling your blood pressure will probably help as well.

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How far use of alkaline water help a person suffering from calcification of arteries, diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:31:48 +0000

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Answer by Susan S
Alkaline water is not likely to hurt you or help you. Good luck.

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