Posted in Definition on 11. Aug, 2010
Question by Shannon Papa: How severe does diabetes have to be to need insulin?
My husband told me that he had a mild case of diabetes but that it was nothing to worry about. Today when I looked in the fridge I saw some of those little insulin bottles. Was he lying to me? Does diabetes [...]
Posted in Definition on 20. Jul, 2010
Question by $parkling Diamond$: Is there a surgery for type 2 diabetes to temporarily stop the need of insulin?
I know there is a procedure available for type 1 diabetes that works for 2-3 years (animal transplant that eventually gets rejected by the human immune system) but does it work with type 2 diabetes?
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Posted in Definition on 17. Jul, 2010
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 ShurephyreInsulin is a chemical in the body that counters sugar (from what you eat / drink) to keep your blood sugar at a moderate [...]
Posted in Definition on 20. Jun, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Definition on 27. Apr, 2010
What increases the efficiency of insulin receptor work in diabetes?
