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Q: Does having diabetes makes cause you to have bad teeth?
I am a diabetic. I seem to get cavaties super easy and I think it might be my diabetes. Does having diabetes cause you to have bad teeth? Yes, I do brush my teeth, so please dont tell me to brush my teeth more. I was just wondering if this may be my problem. Also I am also insulin resistant ( don’t know if that makes a difference or not).

If you found your information on a website, can you please link it? Thank you…

A: There is a lot things that can give you cavity, in my case it run in the family, I had been going to the dentist since I was 10 or 11. I had cavities, then gum desease ,which is worse. The dentist recommended a special tooth paste, is very expensive. Yes diabetes could affect your teeth. I promise you, I will find out, I will also ask my dentist. You will here about as soon as I have some some information. ga

Q: Anyone know Herbal cures or help for pain, diabetes, bad menstral cramps and migranes?
I have all four of these…..bad menstral cramps, teeth pain from rotten teeth (need 8 teeth pulled or root canals on them), diabetes sugar always way to high!!!, and migranes from hell about once a month with sensitivity to light, sound and movement (even other peoples movement). Any cures or helpfull hints with controling any of these???

A: Menstrual cramps you can take black kohosh for. alpha lipoic acid and cinnamon pills for the high blood sugar. the migraines could be coming from the teeth i don’t know about teeth and migraines other than a pressure point between your thumb and first-finger deep in the web and squeeze hard for migraines and lots of water

Q: Diabetes causing bad breath possible hair loss and dandruff what can I do?
I was diagnosed with type two diabetes about 6 months ago.
I’ve gotten on the medication metformin.
I have lost 40 pounds or so.
I am wondering if there is anything at all I can do about my skin condition of dry skin and also am concerned about the bad breath.

I brush my teeth a few times a day but it still stinks after a few hours. I get tired of brushing it out again. **sigh**

A: I eat breath savers like they are going out of style! they don’t have very much sugar in them and I plan in some for every day. Also other breath mint thingies.

Dry skin: Use bath oil, baby oil, etc before getting out of shower or tub. Then rub in some lotion. Add a bit of natural fats like butter, whole milk, etc to your food plan. It works wonders for dry skin.

Hair loss and dandruff will neutralize after a while being on the Metformin. I don’t know why it causes the problem, but it does. The dandruff is the same as the dry skin problem. I use a moisturizing conditioner on my hair and be sure to rub it in to scalp well. Brush hair frequently!!!

Q: How much candy can I eat before my teeth rott away and I get a bad case of the diabetes?

A: teeth rot from not taking care of them… you should be more concerned with diabetes aspect of sugar consumption.

Q: How do you prevent any of my dogs major symptoms?
My dog buddy (he is a chocolate lab) we rescued from a mistreating owner down in florida now we live in chicago, has diabetes, bad hips, bad teeth, bad eyes, splotches all on his paws, definently bad ears, and now has cancer. He is probally 9 years old. He is the best dog you can ask for. How can you prevent any of these symtoms? p.s. Whaen he was living down in florida he used to get realy beaten and used to always chew on broken beer bottles. The poor guy ha d a rough start now he has a beautiful big backyeard with another chocolate lab joe joe. Plus two little pomerainians to keep him occupied. His hips are bad because he has diabetes. Thanks for all the support. He will probaly live another 2-3 years. P.S.S. I am not sure how you can tell if there time is coming, but he is dropping pounds really fast used to be115lbs now only 104lbs. Thanks!!
People People People if you dont agree i am a good caretaker You are wrong i already have an appointment with my vet today and im going there with buddy today at 2:15 to see if i can do any thing for him i have a big dog house my husband made for him with blankets and every thing and he even has his best friend joejoe. He has my 2 daughters who give him walks but now its getting harder for him but when he sees his leash he is the happiest dog in the world. He has my three kids to love and always take care of him.
I live 50 minutes south of chicago in manteno.

A: You said nothing about a vet. He really needs vet care for all those problems. You say you’re in Chicago. If you are on the north side Mayfair Animal Hospital is great.

Q: Bad Dentist?
My brother had to get his last 18 teeth pulled because has diabetes and he had been going though a lot of tooth pain from all the cavities.

So he went to his oral surgeon was told he would be put out so he wouldnt feel anything. He has had so much pain from the bad teeth his surgeon assured him he would be put to sleep.

Well without telling my brother that he was not going to be put out with Twilight IV an Nitrous Gas the Dentist just gave him shots in his mouth and started to remove his teeth. My Brother was horrified and in pain. He said his surgeon had 2 people in the room helping to hold down his arms and legs, he couldn’t talk nor even move to beg them to stop the surgery
He was literally in tears during the 90 minute removal of 18 teeth. When it was over the surgeon told him that the reason why he wasnt put out was because he had stated that the pain from his teeth had given him a headache.
But when his wife asked the nurse why he wasnt put to sleep they told her he was.
Why wouldnt a dentist be up front say that he decided not to put him to sleep so my brother would have had the option of changing his mind about going though with the operation? and then to lie to his wife and said he was put to sleep and they had to pay the $!600 up front in cash and it included being put to sleep.

This was 3 days ago, he is in a lot of pain still and has a mouth full of stitches and he hasnt been able to eat anyting and can barely drink.
This doesnt help the fact that he is diabetic on pills and shots, now he he is refusing to take his meds.
I would like a Dentist to answer this question if possible we do not think it was right what happened to him, not to mention the trauma he has gone though.
What can be done to help him now, but he doesn’t trust any more dentist, and yet he still have to go back for post op and is scared to death. what kind of help can anyone suggest to him?
His wife made a bunch of calls to lawyers and non of he lawyers were interested, all they askedwas “How was he damaged”?

And yes the oral surgeon and the 2 nurses knew he wasnt sleeping, he has had twilight before and he said he loved it, right after the injection of the medication he would be out in seconds. Then his wife would take him home and he would still be sleepy and would go lay down at home. So this time his wife could tell he hadnt been put to sleep and he could hardly talk because of the pain. this dr has removed teeth from him 4 different times and always put him out because he has no tolerance for pain.
He looks like hell, but they were told there is nothing legally they can do against the DR.

A: OK..Let me make one thing clear..I’m not a Dentists, I’m a Denturist with 42 years in the dental field and have assisted in both office and hospital full mouth extractions. What you describe is a complete violation of professional ethics and protocol. There is a great deal to your side of the story that doesn’t add up so I have some doubt your brother was not put to sleep. If he wasn’t and he was specifically told he would be, and if he told them to stop, and he resisted as you say he did, and still they continued, you now own a dentist and his office. Get an attorney and file a law suit immediately….Let me caution you however, if he wins and it appears the suit was wrongfully and knowingly brought, the Dentist could ask the court to access all the court cost and his legal fees against you. Talk to an attorney and if he feels you have a case, go for it.

Q: My cat is 14 years old and is being tested for Hyperthyroidism does anyone know what the symptoms are?
My cat has been throwing up all the time and has dirreah she has lost a lot of weight and she has bad teeth so it is very hard for her to eat. I have to feed her mostly wet food and small amounts at the time. She also is being tested for diabetes. Her stomach sounds like it is churning all the time like someone with acid reflux. Please help. Thanks a lot.

A: The most common reason for which hyperthyroid cats is weight loss. They are lean in the extreme and often have stopped grooming. Owners report that the cat is hyperactive and has a ravenous appetite despite remaining thin. They also tend to drink and urinate excessively. Other common complaints are vomiting, diarrhea and personality changes. These cats often detect a heart murmur, rapid heart rate, and scarred shrunken kidneys.

Q: Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes?
Im 27 yrs old. In pretty good shape. Pretty thin for my height and age. But i have a sweet tooth bad. I love chocolate and eat it atleast once a day. I love sweets. If i continue to eat to much sweets could i get diabetes? If not diabetes, other then cavitys and an occasional upset stomache what health effects could be caused by eathing too much sugar?

A: No one knows exactly what causes diabetes. However, based on the extensive reading I’ve done on this subject, it’s more likely that fats are the principle cause of type 2 diabetes…. not sugar. Type one is an autoimmune disease, and isn’t applicable to this discussion. If you want some interesting reading on this subject with proof that sugar consumption has nothing to do with contracting diabetes, read this: http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Q: I eat alot of refined sugars, could i get diabetes even if i’m athletic and fit?
I do alot of long distance running and weight training, and am a very active person in general, but i also have a bad sweet tooth and i eat alot of refined carbs and sugar. I burn it all off so i’m fairly skinny, but could i still get diabetes if i always have a high glucose level?

A: Sugar does NOT cause diabetes.

Athletes can develop diabetes ins pite of being in good physical shape and regardless of what they do or don’t eat.

Even thin people can get diabetes.

How do you know your glucose levels are high? Are you assuming that because of hat you eat, or have you actually been tested? A non-diabetic will not have high glucose levels.

Your sweet tooth may be just a habit, or it can be symptomatic that you are glucose impaired already and likely to develop diabetes.

Q: Wisdom teeth complications & diabetes?
Ok to begin this story, I am a type one diabetic. My blood sugars are not exactly the best, however they are ok. Anyways, I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled on July 9th. After a week or swelling, pain, and just all around laziness I went back to my dentist and I had a dry socket on my bottom right side and infection on my bottom left. The infection soon went away on the bottom left, however I had to go back three more times after that to get that dry socket re-packed. The next couple weeks started to get better. My teeth were very sensitive to hot, cold, and sugar which I suspected was normal. However a few days ago, my boyfriend pointed out that my face looked like it was swelling again on one side, the side I had the dry socket. Over the period of the last few days this swelling (which is now on the upper side of my mouth towards my sinus cavity and is red and swollen in my mouth and now painful to chew on that side) has gotten almost as bad as when my teeth were first removed! If anyone has ANY help to this it would be more than appreciated!

A: Please go back to the dr. Your maxilla sinuses might have been p[enetrated. ask ur oral surgeon about it. they should hav etold you that could be a complication due to the roots being so lnog.

Q: Lowering Blood Sugar And Chances Of Diabetes?
Diabetes runs in my family and im afraid i might get it soon
im only a teenager but i HAD a pretty bad sweet tooth
i went to take a blood test once and my blood was really dark red
so i became concerned, is there a way to lower chances of getting diabetes or lowering blood sugar?

A: Sugar does not directly cause diabetes. Poor health as a result of a lousy, excessive refined carbohydrate diet and lack of daily exercise are the primary causes of type two diabetes. If you are worried, the easiest way to prevent it, is to learn all you can about it. Then take the necessary steps to prevent it. It’s really simple… eat the foods your body was meant to eat (natural foods), and get some moderate daily exercise. Your weight will stabilize to its natural amount and you’ll feel great knowing that you’re doing all you can to stay healthy.

Q: Really Bad Tooth Ache?
I’m 50 years old and I’m on disability because of a severe case of diabetes that caused me to almost loose my legs. Diability only comes with (medicare) not (medicade) I live in the state of North Carolina and Medicare doesn’t cover dental work. I’ve called around to every dentist in my local area and they told me to get a tooth pulled out that is so damaged and can be seen only by the gum line I’d probably need a orthosurgeon. I’m obviously on a (set income) my problem is that I don’t have any good credit. The cost could come up to around $900.00. I applied at places like (carecredit) even checked with my docter and the local hospital and the hospital told me they can’t even help me no matter how much pain it gives me.

The docter for the meantime prescribed me a pain reliever for it until I can see a dentist. I also checked with a local university that does that kind of work to train students and they told me I could be placed on a waiting list for 1/2 years….
I was wondering if anybody has any other idea? Or anything else I can do. Please help

A: Look for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Try to find one in your county or neighboring county, because FQHC’s are funded by counties to serve residents of that county. You could start here:

http://www.ncchca.org/177887.ihtml

Good luck.

Q: can coca cola zero give u diabetes?
hmm i dont kno but every time i drink it it feels like theres sugar in it :S
the thing that is in it instead of sugar, can that be bad for ut teeth and can it give u diabetes?
thx cvo.
but.. so wat about diet coke?
pepsi max? anything lol..
cuz i can’t live without it

A: well they are some what associating aspertame to coca cola zero which is known to give cancer in the future. Scientists say that if great consumptions of this fake sugar then you might end up with cancer somewhere down the line in life.

Q: Bad Breathe or diabetes help?
I have severe bad breathe, and I dont know what to do. I brush my teeth twice a day, sometiems three or four. But so far none helped, and I dont want use gum my entire life. Also Im always thirsty, i was wondering is diabetes causing this. If u have tips to stop bad breathe, please tell me

A: I just recently found out I am diabetic, and I have always had a problem with bad breath. Problems stemming from high blood sugar have been plaguing me for the last ten years, and I just finally got health insurance to do something about it! Yesss!

I often wonder if the whole bad breath thing is related to the body not digesting food/sugars properly?? I also have a slight intolerance to milk (not lactose intolerance – just gives me funky breath and gas really bad!!) I have asked question about nutrition like this to doctors. But remember, doctors don’t study nutrition, they study how to diagnose disease and perscribe medication. You might have to do some internet research to identify what foods might be aggravating your condition.

In addition to bad breath, I have always tended to have low energy and want to be left alone, thirsty and hungry ALL the time, and cravings for sweets. When I found out I was diabetic it was because I was pregnant and requested the test. Luckily my midwife perscribed a blood sugar monitoring kit, and I was able to keep my blood sugar low by cutting out candy and regular soda and decreasing cereal and pasta (of which I used to eat a lot.) You can see if your doctor will perscribe this to you – one of those finger prick thingies – yeah that part sucks – and the glucometer.

But trust me if you ARE diabetic and you CHANGE your diet and get those blood sugar numbers down… you will feel like you have so much more energy and less depression, and a whole host of other symptoms – maybe the bad breath – will go away.

Other causes of bad breath (for me) are milk products and just generally anything that keeps my blood sugar too high. Start including more leafy greens in your diet, because they are rich in a chemical called chlorophyl which will help your breath be better. (Ever wonder why they serve up a sprig of parsley with your meal in restaurants?? You are supposed to eat it!) Hope this helps!

OH – another tip – if you need to start monitoring your blood sugar, pricking your finger hurts UNLESS you choose a spot where maybe in the past you had a really bad knife cut. LOL – I about lopped my finger off working at Cinnabon when I was 23, and the nerves must not have all grown back because I could prick my finger there forever and it doesn’t hurt at all!!!

Q: Gestational Diabetes Diet Question?
I am 34 weeks pregnant and was told at 28 weeks I have a very borderline case of gestational diabetes. I have a very bad sweet tooth, so this was not good news. I am trying to figure out, if it is ok to eat dessert (nothing overboard) as long as my sugar levels are still where they are supposed to be? I was told my 2 hour after meal reading should be under 120. It’s usually 95-115. My fasting should be under 100 and it’s been in the 80’s all week. I am well within the limits I was given even if I eat a little ice cream or a cookie for dessert after a meal. My morning fasting reading is actually at it’s best when I have 3/4 cup of ice cream in a cone before bed. Weird. I just want to know that me eating this stuff is ok with my good numbers still showing up. I eat really healthy other then the sweets here and there..

A: As long as your sugars are within the limits, then you don’t need to worry. If they start getting worse then you will need to adjust your diet accordingly. (Fair warning – they may very well get harder and harder to control as the pregnancy progresses. I ended up being on insulin at 36 weeks after being diet controlled for nearly 10 weeks.)

A bit of information that I found interesting: The number my doctors were most concerned with was the morning/fasting sugar level. This number tells you what your body is doing on its own. The daily numbers can be altered with food but this number is all you. Also, it is important to eat a snack at night. Your body will use that sugar all night long. If, however, your body feels itself running low on sugar while you’re resting and not able to compensate then it will use any stored in the liver. Unfortunately, there is no bodily function to protect or monitor this so it ends up just dumping whatever it has into your system. (Hence the better readings after a snack.)

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