Archive for February, 2011

Q&A: Will I Automatically Get Type 1 Diabetes?

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A question from riki k: Will I automatically get Type 1 diabetes?
If my mother has type 1 diabetes and it runs in both sides of my family, will I inevitably get it?
I dont really eat that healthy and I dont really eat that unhealthy. Im 4’8 and 100 pounds, so im not overweight or anything.

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Answer by Jennifer
My Father has Borderline Diabetes and I dont expect to get it

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Q&A: Have Type 1 Diabetes Can I Go to Restaurants?

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A question asked by Catalan: Have Type 1 Diabetes Can i go to restaurants?
If you have type 1 Diabetes can you go out to eat at
restaurants like fast food or olive card ect.

and if so is their any easy way to find out the carbs. for each restaurants or
do i have to call head of time?

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Answer by Summer
my cousin has Type 1 Diabetes, she has a bunch off book that have food in them with like the carbs, and all the stuff and she or her mom go through the books and pick out the closest thing to what she ate and they do all their stuff off of that, so I guise you could do the same thing.

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One video makers view of diabetes diet. Whether you agree or disagree with this view, why not leave a brief comment and let us know exactly what you think.

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A question from Anonymouseezz: What is insulin and how does it help people with diabetes?
Basically as simply as possible, what is it, and how does it help people with diabetes?

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Answer by Shurephyre
Insulin is a chemical in the body that counters sugar (from what you eat / drink) to keep your blood sugar at a moderate level. People with diabetes do not make (or make very little) insulin, therefore, they must get it from another source (either taken from an animal or chemically synthesized).

Too high or too low of blood sugar is bad and can be lethal. This is why insulin is VERY important.

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A question asked by heath_merk: For type 1 diabetes: how can I lower my blood sugar?
Hi I’m 14 years old and have had type 1 diabetes since I was 18 months old. My blood sugar has recently been going sky- high due to hormones. My mom isn’t very happy with me and thinks it’s my fault and if I don’t get it lower, I can’t go on my long awaited trip. I know cinnamon helps but are there any other foods? Any tips? Thank you for your help!

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Answer by I’m so sweet I need insulin
Why don’t you consult your endochrinologist? Most likely they will raise your insulin, probably your basal.. they might even raise your I:C and ISF ratios… Most people have higher insulin needs during their teen years, ask any T1.

And it is not your fault! The only way it would ever be your fault for high BGs is if you were to eat without bolusing or stop taking insulin. Type 1 Diabetes is a disease that you can treat, but never control..

Also, you should check out the web site www.childrenwithdiabetes.com.. Go to the forums… It’s a great online community and wonderful support system for people with and parents of kids with diabetes. There’s even a Teen forum, with a lot of us teens on there! If you do decide to join, I’m Diet Dr. Pepper on there…

Well, hope I helped, at least a little bit!
Good Luck!

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