kuku kachoo asked:


I know that type 1 diabetes can’t be avoided, and it’s pretty much genetic. Also it’s most common in white people. But I’m black girl with no family history of type 1 diabetes. I’m the only person in my family that has it. Do you or anyone you know have the same situation, and do you know how I could’ve gotten it?

chichibomba asked:


Today, I went to have my glucose screening test done along with my 27th week check up and saw that I gained about 10 lbs in a month! I was horrified and cannot figure out what would cause such a thing since I don’t eat much junk food and try to eat smaller, more frequent meals. So far, I have gained 15 lbs this pregnancy, my doctor thinks it could be gestational diabetes, I cannot help but be scared to death about this, I have the feeling that I am not trying hard enough to maintain a healthy baby. Does anyone have any advice or input about the relation of the two?
Also, the heart rate of my baby was 170, probably from the flat orange soda glucose liquid, but I am very concerned about all of it.
All other tests during pregnancy have been normal, and I am Rh Negative. Diabetes does not run in my family, and no one else had gestational while pregnant. Thanks

rahrah asked:


I know it’s not necessarily hereditary, but my grandma has type 1 diabetes. I’m 17 and know I could still potentially get it in the next few years. I eat pretty healthy and exercise at least an hour a day.

headveg asked:

Joel Fuhrman MD has cured hundreds of people of diabetes using diet and lifestyle. The American Diabetic Association wanted him to write about his work — but then objected because their sponsor, Eli Lilly drug company, might feel threatened by an MD promoting a cure which could destroy the market for their diabetes medications. This is an excerpt from Dr. Furhman’s presentation at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2007. To learn more, or to get a copy of Dr. Fuhrman’s full talk on DVD, go to …

James S asked:


I have been wondering this for a very long while, since I have type 2 diabetes. Almost all my friends are joining the military, and I think I may want to too, just because of the benefits, and to pay for college.
All the questions on here are about type 1 (insulin dependent) and I haven’t found any answers for type 2 (diet controlled).
I have been wondering this for a very long while, since I have type 2 diabetes. Almost all my friends are joining the military, and I think I may want to too, just because of the benefits, and to pay for college.

No, I am not on Insulin, my diabetes is controlled with diet, and I live as if I do not have diabetes.

All the questions on here [Yahoo! Answers] are about type 1 (insulin dependent) and I haven’t found any answers for type 2 (diet controlled).

janet.marie asked:


Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, (insulin intolerant) they started me on pills to help lower my blood sugar I have been sickevery day that I have taken them,diarrhea nausea and really weak and tired, I have placed a call to my doctor but haven’t heard anything yet? Any suggestions?

kcratv asked:

A video contest aims to draw attention to diabetes.

Kitty asked:


Is there any chance of me developing diabetes eventhough I only have one uncle that has diabetes and he only developed it later in his life? Except him no one else in my family has diabetes that I know about.

Also I am 17.

Taylor (has a ? on her hand) asked:


I have been having symptoms of diabetes (i am 14) but i don’t know if it is diabetes or not. I am not sure how to tell my mom that i think i have diabetes, so i was thinking about waiting another week and seeing how i feel then. My symptoms have been going on about a week now.

SO my question is, how long can you go with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes and still be perfectly fine?

mattinpanama asked:


My uncle who is a retired policeman from Oregon is retiring to Chiriqui. He is 57 and has diabetes and his policy from work does not cover him after retirement. Does anybody have advise on how to get him a policy?