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Could someone outline the types of diabetes and treatments and the signs and symptoms?

Alan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:31:39 +0000

Question by Maria Garcia: Could someone outline the types of diabetes and treatments and the signs and symptoms?
I know diabetes can’t be cured but whether it’s injections or tablets etc. Thanks!
No it’s not homework. My dad thinks that he might have diabetes and I’m worried that I could have it too so I just want to know a little bit more about it.

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Answer by Jessica
This can’t really be answered in a short space. For example, some people are able to control their diabetes just with diet and exercise, some need pills in addition to the diet and exercise, and some need injections with diet and exercise. Some people who need injections also need pills. The treatment will depend on the patient.

For the rest of your homework (and it IS homework, isn’t it?) you can very easily find the answers with a search engine. There’s a lot of nonsense on the internet about diabetes, but there’s a lot of good information, too. Look at the Mayo Clinic and American Diabetes Association websites, they’re very reliable.

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Q&A: How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?

Alan — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:50:07 +0000

Question by Shan: How many Grams of Carbs should someone with type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes intake a day?
I am waiting for my second round of blood work to come back with the results as to whether or not i have gestational diabetes. My OB said she is pretty sure it will come back positive so while im waiting for the final results i want to make sure im not ingesting to many carbs. What is the suggested intake of carbs for someone with gestational diabetes and/or Type 2 diabetes?

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Answer by Nathaniel’s Mommy
15 grams of carbs is equal to 1 serving of carbs on a diabetic diet exchange.

When I was pregnant and had GD, my dietitian allowed me 1 serving of carbs for b’fast, and two for lunch and two for dinner. Select health carbs, whole grain…

Hope that helps.

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Diabetes: Does anyone know what foods to avoid if you suspect someone has Type 2 Diabetes?

Alan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:29:25 +0000

Question by bugaloo_shrimp: Diabetes: Does anyone know what foods to avoid if you suspect someone has Type 2 Diabetes?
Does anyone know what foods to avoid if you suspect someone has Type 2 Diabetes? Also, what foods to definitely consume that will help with the weight loss/whatever else is needed?

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Answer by MeliseR
Need to stay away from sugar, carbohydrates, etc. Everything in moderation and need to always keep track of your sugar. This is not a death sentence if you keep track of things.

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Q&A: What can happen to someone with type one diabetes?

Alan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:32:12 +0000

Question by JesusFreak777: What can happen to someone with type one diabetes?
I’m doing some research for something about diabetes type one, and i was wondeing what are the things that can happen, and does it happen if you are using inselin and eating right? If you have any info or web sites that i can check out, please let me know. Thanks!

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Answer by Kate M
well if they dont take care of their selves they can go blind . that is only one thing there are several things that can happen . good luck .

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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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What happens if someone with bad diabetes refuses to amputate a dead foot?

Alan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:33:01 +0000

Question by Oranges Boranges: What happens if someone with bad diabetes refuses to amputate a dead foot?
If someone that has sugar diabetes does not amputate a bad foot… Can it kill them?
They are saying his heart rate is only 20% and is too weak to preform an amputation.

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Answer by princess ninja
well, if the foot is infected….then wouldn’t the infection spread through the person’s body and they would die???

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What happens when someone has diabetes and they drink?

Alan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:39:15 +0000

Question by the_creative_dancer: What happens when someone has diabetes and they drink?
I have a friend that drinks alcohol (not the hard stuff) but he has diabetes. I don’t know what to do because I’m really close to this friend. He always reacts the worst to me out of everyone only when he drinks. I just need some help on how to deal with him and what happens to him with it? Plus how can I get him to stop drinking. Oh I should add that he drinks a 12 pack of Natural Light.

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Answer by Jimmy Changa
Alcohol has the ability to both increase and decrease blood sugars. In regards to the former, this is because of the high sugar content of alcoholic drinks. With respect to the latter, alcohol chronically can impair the bodies store of sugar, and is often a substitute for real food. Moreover, it can impair ones ability to recognise low blood sugars. However, in a well controlled diabetic, alcohol is not contraindicated, and should be enjoyed with the above provisos.

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Why would someone without diabetes and with otherwise great health show signs similar to diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:29:20 +0000

Question by e: Why would someone without diabetes and with otherwise great health show signs similar to diabetic retinopathy?
Inconsistent vision (blurry for a few hours and clear when I wake up in the morning)
Headaches that come from reading for a week but then dissapear the next week
THICK veins in my eyes, not just bloodshot, New veins popping up in my eyes all the time. Keeps getting worse.

It was much worse when I was on rogaine. Stopped using it my bloodshot eyes cleared up a lot but then the headaches started and my eyes got veiny again.

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Answer by Onlyhuman
Tell your doctor you have blurred vision headaches. Sometimes side effects of other medications could be causing these problems. It could be life threatening if you don’t seek immediate help.

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Can someone with just slightly high blood sugar (not diabetes) develop diabetic retinopathy?

Alan — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:29:10 +0000

Question by NickJr1990: Can someone with just slightly high blood sugar (not diabetes) develop diabetic retinopathy?
In May, my doc said my blood sugar was just a little high, and to just keep an eye on my diet. I believe I have been doing OK in following his orders. I am 20 years old, a healthy weight, and in good health otherwise.

Am I still at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy even though I don’t have diabetes?

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Answer by Widget
No.

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What are the statistics of someone having severe COPD, lung disease, diabetes and triple bypass surgery?

Alan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:36 +0000

My dad needs triple bypass surgery but has severe emphzyma and lung disease. He also have diabetes. What are the risks and recovery (and how long) if he has the surgery? Is he better off not having the surgery?