Diabetes

Can you donate a kidney if you have a family history of diabetes?

March 13, 2012
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Can you donate a kidney if you have a family history of diabetes?

Image by martian cat Question by wvukid21: Can you donate a kidney if you have a family history of diabetes? My dad has diabetes and left it uncontrolled for most of his life. He how has kidney failure. Since his mom has diabetes, it seems as though I’ll probably get it at some point in my life. I am...

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Diabetic Food List For Type Two Diabetics

March 12, 2012
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Diabetic Food List For Type Two Diabetics

Image by martian cat If you were diagnosed with type two diabetes, you should have a list of diabetic foods. In facts, you want to eat everything that truly gives you pleasure and satisfaction. Unfortunately, eating unlimited amounts of whatever you feel like is usually how people end up with type two diabetes in the first place....

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Is it possible to have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not recognized by standard tests?

March 9, 2012
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Is it possible to have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not recognized by standard tests?

Image by Bernard Farrell Question by yahooanswersmom: Is it possible to have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not recognized by standard tests? I am obese, but have never had diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions. I had a baby in 2008, but did not even have gestational diabetes. However I remember something I read which mentioned (just a vague memory...

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What can keep type 2 diabetes from coming back?

March 5, 2012
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Question by tcb: What can keep type 2 diabetes from coming back? My mom has type 2 diabetes and the doctor said it was resolved after she lost over 100lbs but now she broke her ankle. She can’t really move for 6 to 8 weeks and we live on the second floor in a studio. Is there anything we...

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Identifying a Diabetic Person from Non-Diabetic

March 5, 2012
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Identifying a Diabetic Person from Non-Diabetic

Image by bodytel A group of researchers from Imperial College London and Harvard School of Public Health recently conducted a survey regarding the issue on diabetes and based on their study, they found out that there is a staggering increase of 133% on the number of people with the said disorder worldwide. In spite of all controls, so many...

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How can people give themselves diabetes type 1?

March 5, 2012
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How can people give themselves diabetes type 1?

Image by Bernard Farrell Question by Avia: How can people give themselves diabetes type 1? Hi I know diabetes type 1 is not genetic or contagious but I was wondering if pancreatis could give you diabetes or anything else such as giving your body to much sugar so the insulin cannot keep up and works so vigorously, the beta...

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How does diabetes damage the blood vessels in the brain? Other than keeping the diabetes under control, what?

March 4, 2012
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How does diabetes damage the blood vessels in the brain? Other than keeping the diabetes under control, what?

Image by buzz.bishop Question by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH: How does diabetes damage the blood vessels in the brain? Other than keeping the diabetes under control, what? can limit further damage? Is it possible to reverse the damage? My husband has type II diabetes and has had excellent A1Cs (less than 6 for the past 4 years), but we...

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What May Cause Diabetes

March 1, 2012
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What May Cause Diabetes

Image by buzz.bishop Article by Brian Jones The cause of diabetes can vary based on which sort of diabetes you’re struggling with. You’ll find 3 main forms of diabetes, they’re called type 1, type 2 as well as Gestational Diabetes. Diabetes takes place when an inadequate amount of the hormone insulin is made by the pancreas or when the...

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What is diabetes? What causes diabetes?

February 25, 2012
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What is diabetes? What causes diabetes?

Image by buzz.bishop Article by Rowe Niez Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers back to the way the body use digested food for energy and growth. The vast majority of what we eat is waste into glucose. Glucose is actually a method of sugar during the blood – it does not take principal resource...

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How does second hand smoke effect people with diabetes?

February 22, 2012
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How does second hand smoke effect people with diabetes?

Image by bodytel Question by Brandon Green: How does second hand smoke effect people with diabetes? Hey everyone! I was wondering, how bad does second hand smoke effect people with diabetes? It really effects someone’s health I’ve heard. Can anyone give me a bit of info on what it does? Best answer: Answer by AhmadI really not understand what...

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Is there a natural way to stave off diabetes?

February 22, 2012
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Is there a natural way to stave off diabetes?

Image by TheRLPL Question by : Is there a natural way to stave off diabetes? My mother’s family is full of diabetics. I have been hypoglycemic since childhood. If I understand correctly, I think this means I am at particular risk. I am wondering if exercise or avoiding a certain food group can help me avoid diabetes as long...

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Q&A: How do you increase the risk of getting diabetes?

February 21, 2012
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Question by spongebobbuddy!: How do you increase the risk of getting diabetes? I really want diabetes. Don’t ask why. So i need tips on how to get it. Best answer: Answer by alyssa1689first off…i am a type one diabetic and it hurts to hear someone say they want it…it is not something fun to have or to even joke...

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What does diabetes has to do with foot pain?

February 19, 2012
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What does diabetes has to do with foot pain?

Image by hawaii Question by Wisen Smart: What does diabetes has to do with foot pain? I believe I am diabetic because I have this pain in my foot, ankle and all the way to half my calf. I have heard diabetes could cause this pain. What connection would sugar in the blood have to do with a foot?...

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Are there certain foods that a person with diabetes and hepatitis c can eat?

February 19, 2012
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Are there certain foods that a person with diabetes and hepatitis c can eat?

Image by buzz.bishop Question by Mimi: Are there certain foods that a person with diabetes and hepatitis c can eat? My dad has both diabetes and hep c and wants to know if there are certain foods he can eat and what he can’t eat. Could you help me out and give me a list. Thanks. Best answer: Answer...

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How much sugar would I have to eat in order to get diabetes?

February 14, 2012
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How much sugar would I have to eat in order to get diabetes?

Image by buzz.bishop Question by Pokerized: How much sugar would I have to eat in order to get diabetes? I’ve been eating and drinking lots of sugar over this summer vacation, and recently started wondering how much I could eat before I get diabetes. Obviously, I don’t want to get it, I would like to know if I have...

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What are some good sites for people with diabetes?

February 14, 2012
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Question by elle: What are some good sites for people with diabetes? I was just told by my doctor that I have type 2 diabetes. I need to find some websites that outline what to eat, how to combat this condition, etc. Best answer: Answer by John WNovo Nordisk operates a site called cornerstones4care. It used to be called...

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What should I do for my project on Diabetes?

February 14, 2012
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What should I do for my project on Diabetes?

Image by MsH_ISB Question by : What should I do for my project on Diabetes? For Health class I need to put together a project on diabetes, and I need some ideas of what I can do for it. Best answer: Answer by Jessicatell about who figured out the treatment (sir fredrick banting) give information about the insulin and...

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Effective Herbal Remedies To Control Diabetes Naturally And Safely

February 13, 2012
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Effective Herbal Remedies To Control Diabetes Naturally And Safely

Image by Charlie Barker Photography Article by Jhon Napier As per research, diabetes is found to be as the fastest growing disease in the world. This blood sugar disease is characterized by inability to produce or utilize insulin properly. According to the causes leading way to the risk of diabetes, diabetes is mainly divided into three as type 1,...

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