Posted in Definition on 14. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Types on 06. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Types on 01. Jul, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Types on 27. Jun, 2010
Question by rev. needy: i have diabetic retinopathy…what can i do to help myself? thank you….?
Best answer:
Answer by knightofsapphoFirst 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 [...]
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 [...]
