healthyremedies4u asked:

A type 2 diabetes diet and following the right meal plan can make all the difference to a person struggling to keep their blood sugar under control. Watch this video where I explain the benefits of a Low Carb diet and managing Type 2 Diabetes For more information visit my website at www.healthyremedies.com.au

Lauren B asked:


Type 1 runs in my family. How noticeable are the symptoms at first and how quickly will they get worse?

HULK RULES!! asked:


I know type one is deadlier. But symptom wise, what are the differences between the 2 types of diabetes?

AnswersTV asked:

Living with type 2 diabetes. Watch this and more health videos at: www.answerstv.com

Type 2 diabetes is the focus of a study that says a prediabetes and a patient with the same condition receiving rosiglitazone or pioglitazone is more liable to have CHF or congestive heart failure. However, it said further that the risk for CVD or cardiovascular death is not increased.

The importance of this I believe is in making treatment decisions based on the results that are most relevant to the patient. The outcome we are talking about here are the vascular complications and the quality and quantity of life instead of just focusing simply on sugar glucose control.

A team at Lahey Clinic Centre led by Dr. Richard Nesto analyzed seven trials involving 20,191 patients of drug related CHF in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes who had been given rosiglitazone or pioglitazone. They measured the development of CHF and CVD in these patients.

The researchers found 72% increase in CHF but this was noted among different backgrounds of patients: those with prediabetes, those with no cardiovascular disease with type 2 diabetes, those with the same conditions for both, and those with documented CHF and type2 diabetes.

The scientists said the CHF risk was wide-ranging among the groups. This should guide the doctors in selecting appropriate patients when describing these drugs. So despite the fact that these drugs lower the glucose, they should not be prescribed for those who have heart failure.

They should also be prescribed for glycemic control with care for those who do not have heart failure but with cardiovascular disease. For those without cardiovascular disease and type 2 patients who have lower risk for CHF, the use of the drugs should still be considered against the benefits and risks of the other medications.

Let’s hope they succeed in this endeavor as it will make life so much easier for the diabetics. Let’s also hope that they take time in putting this in the market and wait for all the bugs to be ironed out before releasing this product to the public.

The researchers admitted that they didn’t have enough follow-up to determine the link between the drugs and the CDF and CVD. They also need more data to differentiate the effects between the two drugs and to determine whether CHF is a harmful effect or an endpoint.

The jury is still out but the researchers are continuing their search for better and newer drugs. They are hoping for new ones that will help control the blood glucose. An example is Troglitazone which is a relatively new oral hypoglycemic agent. This is supposed to decrease not only the fasting blood glucose but also the one taken after meals.

Troglitazone is also known to improve the glucose tolerance and to increase insulin sensitivity. So far it has results that are encouraging for type 2 diabetes patients. This drug belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones.

So you see despite some bumps in the road as shown in the study that patients taking rosiglitazone or pioglitazone are more liable to have CHF or congestive heart failure, there’s still hope for the future. Despite the barriers that need to be overcome, the promise of a cure is on the horizon.

By: Roger Guzman, M.D.

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shume24 asked:

For our children with Type 1 Diabetes

SSTLM asked:


My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!

PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term and of healthy weight and size.

Shan asked:


I am waiting for my second round of blood work to come back with the results as to whether or not i have gestational diabetes. My OB said she is pretty sure it will come back positive so while im waiting for the final results i want to make sure im not ingesting to many carbs. What is the suggested intake of carbs for someone with gestational diabetes and/or Type 2 diabetes?

ClearlyHealth asked:

What is Type 2 Diabetes? www.clearlyhealth.com