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Q: How is Diabetes easier to control nowadays and what was a “normal” reading 25 years ago?
I’ve heard a ton of people say this. Is is because of insulins getting better? Please elaborate. Also, what was a normal, common blood sugar range around 25 years ago? I know it varies from person to person but I keep hearing how much easier diabetes is to control nowadays (and I can tell you it is! ) and I was just wondering how bad it really was years ago. Thanks for reading!

A: diabetes 25 years ago was terrible even 15 or so years ago it was bad, blood testing machines took on 2 or more minutes, i have that that now takes 5 seconds. Insulin has also improved greatly, while still in use most diabetics have moved away from insulin that was from Pigs, to insulin thats been grown via bacteria that have been genetically modified, this means that you don’t have to wait 20min before eating so the insulin can start to take affect.

Not to mention things like Pumps etc now
As for control naturally it would of been higher an HBA1c being round the 13 mark with that now being considered (at least by my doctor) terrible

Q: Can diabetes cause you hair to fall out?
I have diabetes (newly diagnosed, but apparently I have had it fo a while and didn’t know it according to my doctor) and my hair keeps falling out near the crown and in the back, causing thin spots.
Someone told me that this can be a symptomatic cause from having diabetes. Is this true and if so; why?

A: hair loss is not directly related to diabetes.

Q: What are the warning signs of gestational diabetes?
I am 27 weeks pregnant, I go in for my glucose test in 3 weeks. I was just wondering if there are any warning signs that I may have gestational diabetes. This is my second pregnancy, I didn’t have any problems with my first pregnancy nor do I have a history of diabetes or high blood pressure or anything like that. I have just been feeling really sick the past few days. Every time I eat I feel very nauseous and sometimes even have stomach pain. Does anyone know if this is normal? Thanks.

A: increased thirst and urination
swelling of hand and feet
nausia and dizzyness
feeling shaky before meals
same as if you had high blood sugar.
also the baby may show to be large in size on an ultrasound. as far as your symptomes thats just pregnancy in general.

Q: What is the best Christmas treats that diabetes people can eat?
I am doing two different kind of treats for my social club but some are requesting me to make something that people with diabetes can eat. What’s is the best treat for Christmas that is easy to make and diabetes can eat?

A: I am always happy with people who bring a veggie and dip platter to anything.

Spinach leaves all over the bottom, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepper rings or strips, cheese cubes and a lovely dip to go with them.

The veggie and dip platters work for any holiday or group get together. And are much healthier treats for everyone.

Q: What are the chances of her getting diabetes?
My friend wants to know what are her cousins chances of getting diabetes? She is 11, she is pretty skinny, but she eats. A LOT. And hates vegetables. He grandfather and a few people before him had it. It skipped her cousin’s dad and aunt. How could we get her to eat healthier, and what are her chances of getting diabetes?

A: Try cook them different styles
stir fry. cosaroll. baked. roostered.
I am a fuss eater myself and now I eat a few more vege then when I was 11 or teenager.
Let her know that tasted buds change every 2 twos.
They say if someone in your family has diabetes you have a greater chance. When did her grand dad have it just at the end of his life. Or early in his life. Because old people get lot of sickness just from been old.

Q: How can we find local diabetes or cancer foundations to donate to?
We would like to donate money in someone’s name, to a cancer foundation or diabetes foundation or something along those lines. Unfortunately, everyone wants to go online these days and we do not want to donate to a foundation over the internet, we would like to do it in person and have a proof of donation (I know that there are printable ones if you donate online, but that requires giving someone your credit card number). So is there any way to locate local places to donate? We live in West/Southwest Michigan.

A: Can I suggest a non profit Childrens Hospital in your area. The one in my state is really great in working with children with Diabetes. Also check with Cancer Treatments of America also. They have several accross the country.

Q: How to cope with gestational diabetes in a pregnant woman? Is there any ayurvedic medicine for that?
A pregnant woman discovers her affected by gestational diabetes during the 4th month. Apart from the changing diatery habits and light exercise, she is on daily dose of insulin before food thrice a day. Her present BS is 165. Is there any safe ayurvedic medicine by which she can cut down on insulin and also reduce blood sugar?

A: Please reconsider. Insulin has no side affects for the baby and is a “natural” remedy because it’s a hormone. It’s been in use for over 50 years. In contrast, many oral medications have either not been tested for pregnancy, or they have seen them cause birth defects in mice.

It’s vital that she keep those blood sugars under 130 after eating, and a slight increase in her insulin would easily take care of that 165.

Meanwhile, the consequences of uncontrolled blood sugars are serious: birth defects, increased risk of miscarriage, deterioration of the placenta, weight gain in the baby, and the baby having a blood sugar crash when born (removing the mom’s high blood sugar causes the baby to crash). You don’t want a baby that has to be in the hospital simply because it’s inconvenient to take an insulin shot.

Q: What is the correlation between diabetes and obesity?
It has been obsereved that Diabetes occurs in people suffering from obesity.There should be some correlation between the two.This may be due to some physioloic,genetic,immunologic or some other factor.As a student of biotechnology,i wanted to know the precise relation between them and the mechanism by which they affect each other.I would also be thankful if some good websites for exploration of this topic are suggested.

A: if you eat too much food you get fat and then get all kinds of medical problems that taxpayers have to pay for

stop eating so much fatsos

Q: Does having diabetes affect when you will start your first period?
I’m thirteen years old almost fourteen i have had diabetes since i was eight years old. I still haven’t started my period. My mom says its proably because i have diabetes. When you have type 1 you have to take insulin which is a hormone. So she says it can affect all of my other hormones and my growth. But im really wondering is this true?

A: I personally don’t know if it’s true or not, I haven’t heard anything about that. But you shouldn’t assume the delay is due to your diabetes. I knew a girl who didn’t start until she was 16, and she didn’t have any medical problems. Some girls just start late.

Q: What is the purpose of a diabetes educator?
Does a diabetes educator diagnose you with diabetes (specifically gestational diabetes in my case) or do they just tell you about diabetes?

A: They inform you about different things having diabetes, help with the food we eat, taking your blood sugar, talk about x-ercise.

Q: What are the chances of our baby having diabetes?
Right now I’m sort of seeing the man I hope to marry and the other day we brought up the subject of babies. We discussing that there may be a high risk if we had children that one of our babies would have diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and I believe it runs in his. He is a diabetic and I’m not. We figure we are in a very high risk category, but since at this time we’re not married or planning to have kids yet we haven’t asked a doctor. We would both like your opinions and answers.

A: Is it the SAME Type of diabetes in both families? The genetics for Type 1 and Type 2 are completely unrelated. If one family has Type 1 and the other Type 2, the child is at an increased risk of either form, but it does not “doubly” increase the risk of either in that case. Two different diseases.

Type 2 diabetes does have a strong genetic link. However,in most cases, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet, maintaining normal weight, and exercise, so it isn’t a huge issue. If his family has a RARE form of Type 2 called MODY, the risk is about 50% of passing it on. In this case, see a genetic counsellor. In most cases, children NEVER have to get Type 2 if they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

If it’s autoimmune Type 1 diabetes you are concerned about (the severe non-preventable kind that always requires insulin), then the risk is usually 2-5% for a mother passing it on, and 7% for a father passing it on. The risk of BOTH parents having Type 1 is about a 30% chance of passing it on. I assume the risk for you would be in the range of 30% up to even 50% if there is a large family history of Type 1 diabtes and other autoimmune diseases, especially on both sides. It’s a bit of a grey area. The risk is much higher than the general population risk for Type 1 diabetes (.5%), but not 100%.

There is a study called TRIGR that is looking at ways to prevent Type 1 in infants at risk. You can ask your doctor or go to their website.

Putting your infant on a gluten (wheat, barley, oats) and casein (cow’s milk) free diet from birth may help delay or prevent Type 1 diabetes in *some* infants. The data is inconclusive on this, but in your case it can’t hurt. In the TRIGR study, infants are fed a special formula in which the whole casein proteins are broken down.

I would also suggest you see a genetic counsellor.

Q: What happens when someone has diabetes and they drink?
I have a friend that drinks alcohol (not the hard stuff) but he has diabetes. I don’t know what to do because I’m really close to this friend. He always reacts the worst to me out of everyone only when he drinks. I just need some help on how to deal with him and what happens to him with it? Plus how can I get him to stop drinking. Oh I should add that he drinks a 12 pack of Natural Light.

A: The blood sugar rises (because of the carbs) then falls. Its the livers job to get rid of the alcohol, but its also the livers job to release some of the sugar it stores when the blood sugar goes too low (note: it doesnt release enough sugar to come out of a low, so thats why a diabetic needs to eat or drink something). the liver will only perform one of those functions at a time, and the livers first priority is to get rid of the alcohol…which means it wont release that little bit of sugar to help with the low. A diabetic should eat something when they drink alcohol to help prevent the low.

Q: Does anybody know any recipes suitable for people with diabetes?
I have invited my friend, who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, over for lunch. I was wondering if anybody knows any simple (and tasty) recipes that are suitable for people with diabetes. Thanks for your help.

A: One of the most important parts of managing diabetes is eating properly to control blood sugar levels. But that doesn’t mean that your food selections have to be tasteless, uninteresting dishes. In fact, when it comes to preparing meals for diabetics, the menu can include some of the most appetizing treats. Here are some recipes to help you create those easy-to-make delicacies that will tantalize the taste buds of diabetics and the rest of the family.

Island Chicken Breast

2 tablespoons frozen
orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 4-ounce portions boneless, skinless chicken breast

Combine all ingredients except the chicken breast in a
shallow glass dish. Add the chicken to marinade. Cover
and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Discard the marinade and
grill or broil the chicken until done, about 5 to 7 minutes
per side.

Yields 4 servings

Catfish Fillets
With Spicy Tomatoes

4 catfish fillets, about 4 ounces each
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can Mexican-style
diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ripe olives, cut into quarters

Dash cayenne

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a shallow glass dish
with vegetable cooking spray. Place the fillets in the dish.
Sprinkle with lemon juice, basil and oregano. Set aside.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion,
green pepper and the garlic; cook and stir until vegetables
are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives and
cayenne. Cook uncovered until sauce is thickened, about
5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the sauce over fish
fillets. Cover with foil and bake until fish flakes easily,
about 15 to 20 minutes.

Yields 4 servings

CALORIES 168, TOTAL FAT 6.5G, CHOLESTEROL 66MG, CARBOHYDRATE 7.5G, PROTEIN 20.0G, SODIUM 354MG.

Quick Chicken Gumbo

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
Dash crushed red pepper
2 14 1/2-ounce cans fat-free chicken broth
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup sliced fresh okra
1 tablespoon gumbo file
1 cup cooked rice
Chopped rice

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, thyme and crushed
red pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about
5 minutes. Stir in broth, chicken, tomato sauce, water, okra
and gumbo ill& Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
Spoon the gumbo into shallow bowls. Top each serving
with 1/4 cup of the rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if
desired.

Yields 4 servings

CALORIES 269, TOTAL FAT 6.9G, CHOLESTEROL 60MG, CARBOHYDRATE 24.2G, PROTEIN 33.8G, SODIUM 917MG.

Black-eyed Pea And
Mushroom Soup

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, undrained
1 small carrot, sliced
2 14 1/4-ounce cans fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Add mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic and thyme, cook
and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add
black-eyed peas, carrot, chicken broth. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley
if desired.

Yields 6 servings

CALORIES 129, TOTAL FAT 2.8% CHOLESTEROL 0MG, CARBOHYDRATE 19.4G, PROTEIN 12.4G, SODIUM 354MG.

Julienne Vegetable Salad

1 small carrot, cut into 2-inch thin strips
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch thin strips
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch thin strips
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips
1/2 jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Lettuce leaves

Place the carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini, onion and
jicama in large bowl. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice,
mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle over vegetables and gently toss to coat vegetables.
Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Yields 6 servings

CALORIES 74, TOTAL FAT 4.8G, CHOLESTEROL 0MG, CARBOHYDRATE 6.1G, PROTEIN 1.3G, SODIUM 33MG.

Cabbage With
Lemon Pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium cabbage,
coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Chopped parsley (optional)

Heat olive oil in large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add cabbage, garlic,
sugar, crushed red pepper and salt.
Cook and stir until cabbage is tender,
about 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with
lemon pepper and serve.

Baked Fish With Vegetables

1 pound fish fillets (such as catfish,
perch, red snapper, etc.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
or I teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut fish into serving-size
pieces. In a greased 9-inch baking dish, place fillets in a
layer. Cook and stir onion, zucchini, yellow squash and
red bell pepper until crisp-tender. Spoon vegetables over
fish fillets. Top with tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, until fish is
done, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove vegetables and fish
to heated platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour pan
juices over fish. Garnish with parsley.

Yields 4 servings

CALORIES 191, TOTAL FAT 7.8G, CHOLESTEROL 68MG, CARBOHYDRATE 6.8G, PROTEIN 21.2G, SODIUM 238MG.
East-West Veal Chops

2 large garlic cloves, crushed
4 veal rib chops (about 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Rub garlic over both sides of veal rib chops. Heat olive
oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add veal chops. Cook 10 to
12 minutes over medium heat, turning once for medium
(160 degrees). Transfer to plate; sprinkle with salt. Keep
warm. Drain excess fat from skillet if necessary. Add the
chicken broth and ginger to skillet. Cook and stir over high
heat for I minute or until reduced as desired. Stir in sesame
oil. Pour sauce over chops. Sprinkle with parsley.

Yield 4 servings

CALORIES 355, TOTAL FAT 24G, CHOLESTEROL 70MG, CARBOHYDRATE 2.8G, PROTEIN 15.5 G, SODIUM 405MG.

Tri-color Coleslaw

1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped red or green pepper
Salt to taste

Combine yogurt, vinegar and honey in a small bowl; set
aside. Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

Pour the yogurt mixture over vegetable mixture and gently
toss to coat the vegetables.

Yields 6 servings

CALORIES 67, TOTAL FAT 0.3G, CHOLESTEROL 1MG, CARBOHYDRATE 14.2G, PROTEIN 3.7G, SODIUM 58MG.

Italian Pasta And Shrimp Salad

2 cups cooked angel hair pasta
1 cup cooked, sliced green beans
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3 green onions, diagonally sliced
12 ounces cooked medium shrimp,
peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine pasta, green beans, tomatoes, olives, green
onion, shrimp and basil in large bowl. Combine Italian salad
dressing and crushed garlic. Pour the salad dressing
over pasta mixture and gently toss to coat pasta mixture.
Chill for 1 hour in refrigerator. Serve on lettuce leaves if
desired.

Q: What is the accurate level of diabetes during pregnancy?
Hi i am 28 weeks pregnant and i am suffering from gestational diabetes and from last week i have been monitoring my blood sugar levels by following a special diet and regular exercise. And after all this my sugar level has come under control but sometimes it comes in between 5m/mol and sometimes its just under a required level that means 6.7m/mol (after meal). So i was just wondering as long it comes under 7m/mol is good or as lower is better?

A: Lower is better, but this is not something you should stress too much about as long as it’s under 7. Stress can actually raise blood glucose. Keep up the healthy diet, exercise daily, and don’t fret.

You should be aware that many women who have had gestational diabetes will develop type two diabetes later in life. You should also be aware that you can prevent it. The most important thing you can do right now is learn all you can about a healthy, high nutrient, low carb Calorie diet. Basically what that means is more raw natural fruits and vegetables and fewer man made products which are often stripped of important nutrients. The nutrients that keep your cells and organs healthy. When cells become unhealthy, they become insulin resistant. That’s when your pancreas produces too much insulin as the blood sugar levels go up. That can cause several things to happen and that is why such a high percentage of the population is unhealthy. For more, look up metabolic syndrome to see exactly what is going on in your body. Watch the video linked below, it’s revealing:

Q: What are the chances our baby girl could get diabetes?
My boyfriend got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 days before our daughter was born, 3 months later I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I am really worried for our 8 month old baby girl. We are going to watch her carb intake as she gets older but wanted to know what the chances were for her getting it are.

A: As you know, diabetes does not come from eating too many carbs.
I have a daughter that was dxed when she was 2 yrs old.She is now 20 and doing fine.
I agree with you that not allowing her to eat just McNuggets and cool aid are just healthy habits to get into.
You can’t just sit around and worry every day.The chances are not known.
Enjoy your daughter .

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