Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at
6:03 am
Question by rxbndt2003: How does a person get diagnosed with diabetes?
Obviously a person needs to go to the doctor, but what kind of tests or procedures do they do to test you and diagnose a person with diabetes or low blood sugar? Thanks!
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Answer by NAN
Just a blood test. They do a fasting blood sugar which tells what your blood sugar is after you haven’t eaten anything for 12 hours.
Or they can do a blood test 2 hours after you eat which tells how your body is handling the food.
There is also a blood test they do that can tell what your blood sugar has been averaging for the last 3 monthes.
So there are lots of tests, they all require a blood test.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at
1:27 am
FoodForLifeTV asked:
On this week’s episode of Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard gives an overview of how insulin is made. He also explains that type 1 diabetes is caused when the body produces no insulin. Research shows that this may occur when antibodies in your body fight off proteins found in cows milk. Dr. Barnard also outlines how people already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can cut down on diabetes complications by eating foods that are vegan, low in fat, and have a low gylcemic index.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
8:44 pm
Laugh asked:
I am 17 and especially at night (like after dinner) I get really thirsty… I seriously have to chew gum to get rid of the thirsty feeling in my mouth. I also have been ****** slightly more then usual, maybe 1 or 2x a day more then usual. I haven’t lost any weight though (and I know that is a major symptom of diabetes…)
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
5:28 pm
GH1209 asked:
I have type 1 diabetes for a yr and now would like to start on the pill. My doctor was a little reluctant to put me on the pill bec of the risks it can cause with my diabetes. does anyone know anything abt it or have any experience. i wanted to go on Yasmin
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
6:26 am
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| Cocinando para Latinos con Diabetes / Diabetic Cooking for Latinos |
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All the great Spanish classics made healthier! 87 recipes in Spanish and English fit into your diabetes meal plan. Kitchen-tested favorites include: . Tender Chayotes -- a Costa Rican delight with just 65 calories . Chicken Hallacas -- a true Venezuelan treat wrapped in healthier banana leaves . Baked Papaya topped with ice cream and just 90 calories. Includes exchanges. |
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 at
6:05 am
Question by rahrah: Is there a way to lower my risk of getting type 1 diabetes?
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.
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Answer by sonj
Ignore the above two answers. They are fools.
Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune disease.
That means nothing can prevent it unfortunately.
Type 2 can be prevented by healthy eating and exercise
Yes you can get type 1 into your forties but not much older usually. Many newly diagnosed type 1′s are in their teens. No you are not born with.
You are born with a high likelyhood of getting it
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at
6:08 pm
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at
6:00 am
Question by lillymadrid: How soon can gestational diabetes be detected in pregnancy?
I am barely 6 weeks pregnant and had a blood glucose test done last week, the results came back high at 220. Does anyone know if that is too early for gestational diabetes, or do you think I had diabetes before the pregnancy and just didn’t know about it?
The reason they tested so early is because my younger sister has diabetes; however, it’s juvenile diabetes (Type 1). This is my first pregnancy, so I’ve never had the problem before.
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Answer by Pedsgurl
Is there a reason they tested you early? Normally they don’t test for gestational diabetes until after 24 weeks, which makes me think that’s when it’s most commonly found. I would think that , at 6 weeks pregnant, you had issues with this before. It’s an excellent question for the doctor.
Good luck and congrats!
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at
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| The Whole Foods Diabetic Cookbook |
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| Try the whole foods route for a natural way to manage diabetes. Learn to make informed choices on nutrition with emphasis on the health advantages of a plant-based diet. Sections include an overview of diabetes, how to meet nutrient needs, the importance of diet and exercise, and easy recipes to add more meatless meals to menu plans. And this is food the whole family will enjoy: fruit smoothies, hearty salads, easy soups and sandwiches, burgers, stir-frys, tacos, veggie pot pies, and even guilt-free chocolate layer cake. Includes exchange lists for meal planning, and shopping and cooking tips. |
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at
1:50 am
Brittany asked:
I’ve heard that its harder for men with diabetes to have children, something 2 do with effecting the sperm and we want children , maybe it could be me? Basically does anyone know if type 1 diabetes effect a mans sperm which does not allow him to concieve??
