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What are the usual signs that a person has diabetes?

Alan — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:31:07 +0000

Question by Richy is f0cking awesome!!!!: What are the usual signs that a person has diabetes?
I went to my GP yesterday as a follow-up appointment after being diagnosed with cellulitis in the foot. A number of other concerns were raised about my circulation and my heart which were showing some bad results after checking blood pressure. They said I am also very low on oxygen due to shortness of breath. I am going for some tests on Monday and Tuesday to find out whether I do have diabetes and anything else but what are the usual signs that a person has diabetes?

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Answer by Jeri D
Thirsty more than usual, having to urinate more than usual or get up at night, tired especially after eating a lot of sugar or carbs, gaining weight around the abdomen or a trunk like stomach if you are older, some people have facial spasms or changed in vision.

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How does diabetes affect a person that has one kidney?

Alan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:41:10 +0000

Question by Juju..Jelly belly..: How does diabetes affect a person that has one kidney?
Diabetes runs in my family and I am scared that I might get it. I recently found out that I was born with one kidney. I havent spoken to a doctor yet but i am curious. Can a person with one kidney and diabetes live a normal life?

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Answer by The Doc
Well, first off, having one kidney has a prognosis or a normal life span (I know this because my son was born with one kidney, so I did the research, as long as there are no other abnormalities, lifespan is the same as anyone else).
The same cannot be said for diabetes, it does shorten lifespan, by quite a bit if not controlled, whether you have one or two kidneys. The best thing to do if you have a strong family history of diabetes is to eat well, exercise regularly, keep your weight in the normal range and see your doctor regularly to check up on you so that you minimize the chance that it does develop and catch it early to begin treatment if it’s unavoidable.

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What insurance companies are available for a 62 person with Diabetes?

Alan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:23:23 +0000

Question by Memu Jamu: What insurance companies are available for a 62 person with Diabetes?
62 year old needs health insurance in California. She has type 2 diabetes which has been under control for several years. However, she is ready to retire because no company will hire her.

How can she find health insurance?

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Answer by Path
insurance tips :
http://insurance5.cn

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How can a person with diabetes prevent dehydration?

Alan — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:28:48 +0000

Question by Doodle03: How can a person with diabetes prevent dehydration?
what does a person with diabetes do that works out & exercises each day do for dehydration? If I drink alot of water my sodium level drops. I keep a low magnesium , chloride , potassium & sodium level & none of the doctors here will tell me what is causing it & how to prevent it.

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Answer by Heron By The Sea
I think Pedialyte may be good.

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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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Can a person with diabetes eat natural sugar from fruits?

Alan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:30:25 +0000

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 can’t have. Is it okay if he eats natural sugar in fruits?

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Answer by eckskape
my nephew has diabetes and eats fruit

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Q&A: What insurance companies are available for a 62 person with Diabetes?

Alan — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:29:21 +0000

Question by Maria: What insurance companies are available for a 62 person with Diabetes?
62 year old needs health insurance in California. She has type 2 diabetes which has been under control for several years. However, she is ready to retire because no company will hire her.

How can she find health insurance?

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Answer by bleweyez20249
Have her check with AARP.

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Q&A: What kind of food should an old person with diabetes eat?

Alan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:28:56 +0000

Question by shengfng: What kind of food should an old person with diabetes eat?
My Dad has diabetes and all he does is sleep in bed all day everyday. He needs help to go to the toilet and changes his mood every second. His eyes always get swollen and he is super thin! I don’t know what food to make for him since he can’t have oil, fat, and fried foods! I don’t know what to do!

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Answer by Jay S
The thing to do is to get him moving. He needs to walk at least 45 minutes a day. For diet, think green. Broccoli, spinach, cabbage, kale, salads. Add skinless broiled chicken or fish for protein. Turkey is also good. For bread, stick with brown. Avoid the white foods (white bread, potatoes). Take it easy. You will get through this.

He sounds like he is also depressed.

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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.

Hope it helped!

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