Autumn Leaves asked:


I read this in a book about diabetes. Some researchers thought the cause of Type 1 was a cold virus that mutated and attacked the pancreas. They also thought there was a link to serious illness around 10/11 years old. At the time of the book’s publication none of this was proven. My dad died from complications of Type 1, he almost died of Scarlet Fever when he was 10 so I’m wondering. Does anybody know?

David Kim asked:


What causes Diabetes both types because I’m skinny and I don’t know if its possible for me to get it? My dad said eat as much as you can your skinny you won’t get fat but I still watch what I eat and no matter how much I eat I can’t get fat? So is it possible for me to get diabetes ?

akivi73 asked:


I recently learned that both of my parents are close to becoming diabetic. My dad was told he is glucose intolerant or boderline diabetic. My mom had a test come back positive for diabetes prior to her recent surgery to remove her gallbladder and she will take another test for diabetes in a few months. Both of my parents are in their late forties and I am 26, but I want to make changes now so that I don’t have to deal with these issues in the future. I work out fairly regularly, I’m not overweight, and I don’t eat red meat or pork. What else can I do to prevent becoming diabetic?

jorigepa asked:


My dad has diabetes but he doesn’t like taking his pills (lysinopril) and he wants to find a natural alternative.

Kiki asked:


My dad has diabetes and high blood pressure and we really have to change his diet, he is having surgery on Monday due to his diabetes issue and we really have to step up the change in the kitchen. Anyone with ideas thanks!!!

Anna asked:


I asked my dad if he has type 1 or 2. He said 1. However , he said he wasn’t born with it and only takes medication, and does not need insulin. Isn’t that type 2 diabetes? Also, how long does it take for diabetes to develop? He got it AFTER I was born, so how could I inherit it if he got it after I was born. I don’t think I’ll ever inherit it.He said he is below 300, I don’t know what that means.
He’ s not near 300. Also he got it when he was like 38 years old.
I don’t get how I can inherit it if hegot it after I was born.