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.)

Q: Question about signs in diabetes in children.?
I recently read that a possiable sign of diabetes in young children is a darkened area on the back of the neck. Is that a darkening of pigment or more like a port wine darkening?

A: our daughter lost about 5kg in weight over her school holidays,we thought because she was keeping fit she lost all her baby fat,her signs were weight loss,drinking lost of water,peeing all the time,sweating,looking withdrawn and pale,and feeling tired all the time,so go get blood check if you not sure

Q: what are the signs of diabetes in children?
i read somewhere about this mother who noticed her 2 year old was always thirsty, and was always going to the bathroom, and had a lot of accidents after he was potty trained… she thought he was just dehydrated so she would always give him water,juice, etc… my daughter is very similar. she is always thirsty! since she drinks SO much, i usually give her 1 part juice and 3-4 parts water in her sippie cup… she is always going potty, and she is also not gaining any weight! she is 2 1/2 and weighs about 26 pounds… she is pretty tall though… should i be worried?

A: my 8yr old daughter was diagnosed 2yrs ago she now takes 2shots a day I took her 2 the doc and explained she had been peeing in the bed and she’d stopped doing that a long time ago plus she stayed thirsty it was never ending they took some blood tested her pee didnt get to go home till a week later goodluck I hope everything will be ok

Q: Is a chronic stomach ach in children be a sign of diabetes?
My daughter has also been shakey, then I give her some OJ and she stops, and she always is thursty and she sometimes feels like she is dying from hunger. She also hasn’t gained alot in a year.

A: That sound like some of the symptoms. You need to get her to a doctor. Diabetes and hypoglycemia (which also has some of those symptomss) aren’t anything to ignore. Diabetes when untreated can cause death. I know, because it happened in my own family this past December. Have her checked out!

Q: does anyone out there have children with diabetes?
My daughter is 2 yrs old, My mother in-law mentioned the other day since my daughter wants to eat all the time and since diabetes runs in the family i should have her checked. My daughter will have cereal most days for breakfast a small snack before lunch (something healthy) a balanced lunch (atleast as balanced as a toddlers can be) a snack in the afternoon then dinner some evenings depending on how she eats dinner she will want a small snack before bed. Does anyone think that her eating habits show a sign of diabetes? And does it show up in children this young? She has never had an over abundance of sugar and ive always tried to keep healthy snacks in the house. I dont believe a child needs cookies , candy, chips, to get them thru the day. I know the only best anwser will come from me taking her to the doc but until i can get her in im trying to ease my troubled mind
thanks to anyone who can help

A: Well. Im 16 years old, and i have a sister that’s 21 with diebetes. She got diagnosed with it when she was about 15. One day she just passed out after lunch at school…Her blood sugar got to high. The doctor said it was really weird for her to just come up having it, because she didn’t have any signs of deibetes…..And deibetes runs on both sides of my family. My Great Grandmother on my moms side died from it. So, if i was you, i’d get her checked out for it. just to be on the safe side.

Hope I helped you out.

Q: Moms of diabetic children?
What were the first signs of your child having diabetes? My toddler drinks an insane amount of milk and water every day…She fills her diapers I mean fills within an hour or two. She loves sweets (don’t they all) and she has horrible night terrors when she has chocolate or sweets close to bed time. I’m mostly concerned with her drinking…she always wants a sippy cup – I fill it and she drinks it in about a minute and asks for more.
help? What kind of testing is involved to find out? No one in our family is diabetic.

A: Diabetes must be diagnosed by a medical doctor, endocrinologist, homeopath or naturopath. If you are at all concerned about whether you have diabetes, especially if you are overweight and have a family history of diabetes, please seek medical advice.

Diabetes is diagnosed quite simply by measuring the levels of glucose in the blood and so a blood test is usually necessary to make a confirmed diagnosis. If a random blood glucose reading is raised, more in depth blood tests may be performed to monitor the body’s response to a glucose load.

There are no clear answers about the cause of Type 1 Diabetes, which makes the pancreas stop producing insulin. Some theorists believe that Type 1 Diabetes may be an auto-immune response or that it could be caused by a virus. Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are known to have a strong genetic link. This means that if you have people in your family who have diabetes, then it is even more important to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and to take supplements and herbal remedies which can help to prevent diabetes.

Q: diabetes in children?
I had gestational diabetes when I was preganant with my son. Does this increase his risk of having diabetes? I have checked his blood sugar and it seems high but he shows none of the normal signs like thirst,peeing alot,and he has not gained or lost any wieght. My son is five.

A: What is his blood sugar that seems high ?

Q: Are there any signs of the final stages before death from diabetes?
My husband is a diabetic, he doesn’t have insurance and can’t afford his insulin, his sugar levels are never under 600, over the last several months he has lost control of his bodily functions mainly while sleeping, sometimes while awake though, he is also becoming more and more irrate, he is also skin and bones, he gets staff infections almost every 3 months or so, I have been online searching to see if there are signs that he might be in final stages before death, I have 2 small children and I need to be prepared if he is slipping away, he is only 36 years old. Please if anyone has any information I really need it now. Thanks.

A: Get to an ER right away.
There is no way anyone should die like this.
It almost seems as if you are killing him.

The ER staff will help and get you a social worker so he can afford his medication.

Do Not wait any longer. Go now.

Q: Could my 2 year old be showing signs of juvenile diabetes?
He woke up sleepy, confused and lethargic last week. Took him to ER, tests showed blood glucose of 177 and keytones. Doctor smelled keytones in his mouth. Also, urine came back showing glucose and keytones in low amounts. After 2.5 bags of IV fluids and a trip to Texas Children’s, he started acting normal again. By this time, it’s past 10pm. He had been VERY thirsty! All tests came back normal. 2 days later, his pediatrician did a fasting blood glucose that came back normal. The urine test was normal. He is 100% himself now, except I’ve noticed he is drinking more lately. Does anyone have any idea what this could all mean? Pre-diabetes? Honeymoon period? I’m so worried he is going to eventually be diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.

A: Ask your pediatrician to do an A1c blood test on him, which is a 2-3 month blood glucose average . Then if that comes back high ask for the glucose tolerance test. The A1c is a much better diagnosis than a here and there blood fasting finger stick.

Q: Could my four year old have diabetes?
I have been told that one sign of diabetes is if you consume alot of water in a short period of time. My four year old is constantly drinking water. When he gets a glass of water he will sit and drink the whole glass all at once. My husbands uncle has Diabetes and I was wanting to know the signs of diabetes and if my child could be at risk.

A: My four year old daughter was constantly drinking…anything she could get her hands on. Water, jucie…..and she would gulp it ALL down and before I knew it she would be asking for another drink saying she was so thirsty.

Diabetes runs in my family (My Grandmother, Aunts, as well I HAD gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with her. Because of the family history and a few symptoms that she began to show I immediateley took her to our family doctor and had her tested for juvenile diabetes.

There is a urine sample they can do as well as a blood test) The blood test is more accurate and it will absoloutley give you a positive or negative.

I would have your son tested as soon as possible. Any type of diabetes is something that should NOT be left untreated.
It can lead to serious and life threatening complications in a young child.

It can be controlled by either diet or he may need to recieve insulin. On the other hand he may not even have it and just be a thirsty boy…which thank God was the case for my daugher, she tested negative.

“Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.”

Some diabetes symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away. You can also take our Online Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for diabetes.

There is probably some more really great info (The Canadian Diabetes site or there is also an American one) Web MD as well. But take your son in to see his doctor. Best of LUCK!!

Q: anyone who had a small child diagnosed with diabetes?
Diabetes runs in my family and my 14 month old son was admitted to hospital with a nasty infection 6 weeks ago since we got home 5 weeks ago he is showing signs of diabetes his water intake has gone from 4oz a day to over a pint plus milk he has very dry skin and he is never full up and crys when he sees someone else eating because hes hungry (he eats very healthily) although he is not gaining weight i took him back to my dr today who refused to test him he said in a child this age(14 months) if it was diabetes he would be extremely ill to the point of being rushed to hospital I would appreciate your opinions on this as i know too well how dangerous this can be untreated

A: An infection or even just a cold can be the trigger to diabetes.
My daughter was dxed at age 2.She is now 17 and doing well.
Get to a new doctor and have your child tested.
Do you have friends or family members who could do just a finger stick for him?
It’s not the proper way to dx but it may be a start.
Good luck. Keep us updated.

Q: diabetes in a 2yr old…..?
How do they test a child to see if they are diabetic?
What signs and symptoms should I look for when suspecting diabetes?
Any websites for parents of young children with diabetes?
Any help/suggestions would be welcomed!

A: Yes, 2 years old is young for a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. But it happens all the time.

You already have some excellent answers, so I’ll just tell you some of our story.

We have an 18 month old daughter. 2 months ago, she caught a cold. Then she didn’t get better. She had the wettest diapers we had ever seen. Some nights, we would change her 3 or 4 times. We thought we had bought some very poorly made diapers and vowed never to buy that brand again.

One day, she was having a good day, so we changed her diaper and took her to the zoo. When we got back to the car she had soaked through her diaper, her clothes, and the stroller in less than 4 hours.

She was fiercely thirsty. She would drink an 8 ounce sippy cup full of whatever seemingly without even breathing. Then she would throw up. Then she would scream for more. We started limiting her to two ounces an hour.

As the days passed, she became more inconsolable. She wanted to be held all the time, yet would be fidgety and uncooperative.

She lost 3 or 4 pounds, which is a big deal because she only weighed something like 24 pounds to start with.

Finally, my wife said it was time to go to the doctor, this just wasn’t right. The doctor did a simple fingerstick blood test with the same kind of monitor a diabetic would use at home. The result was 334. They got a different brand monitor and did it again, 324. OK then…

We spent 3 days in the hospital where she got insulin and fluids, and we got to learn a lot, really fast. We cried, we hugged her, and we loved her. We’re still learning

She has turned back into her normal, bubbly, adorable self. It’s a lot of work, but we do what we have to do.

Sometimes people ask us if it’s hard to poke her fingers for the blood tests or if it’s hard to give her injections. Yes, it’s hard. She doesn’t like it. She doesn’t fight us, though. And it’s a lot harder to watch our child deteriorate into a life-threatening case of ketoacidosis or worse.

Our diabetic educators have been the absolute best. If you don’t already have one, please find one. Call your local hospital that takes care of little kids, and they can refer you.

Make sure you get a Pink Panther book. It’s amazing.

Best of luck!

Q: are my symptoms normal or signs of diabetes?
I’m 23 and as a child I grew up on soda pop, little debies, cool-ade, and sugar puffs. I literally never drank anything other than soda and chocolate mild when I was at school. when I was about 15 I finally stopped the madness and started a healthy diet but now if I’ve been working out hard or just haven’t eaten in a while I get really drained, weak, and light headed if I don’t eat something with sugar in it like an apple. Is this normal, shouldn’t my body be able to create its own sugar or whatever it needs? Is this an early sign of diabetes or normal?

A: thegoobm… !
No this is not a sign of diabetes
Some diabetes symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away.
and visit

http://www.reddiabetes.com

Q: How many people in your family have Diabetes? How late in life can you get type 1 Diabetes?
There is a lot of bad Diabetic history in my family. My grandpa has type 2 Diabetes, but I’m not overly concerned with type 2, because I exercise regularly and aside from family history, I don’t really have any of the “at risk” signs. I’m mainly concerned with type 1. My uncle has it, and my brother was diagnosed with it when he was about a year old. A couple of years later, my sister was diagnosed when she was about 12.

I’m the only “kid” in the family without type 1. Some people say since they have it, I’m bound to get it some day. Other people say that 2/3 children with diabetes is already rare, so 3/3 is almost guaranteed not to happen. How should I look at this?

I know most people with type 1 get it when they are younger (hence the name juvenile Diabetes), but I’m sure older people can get it too. How old was the oldest person you know at the time they were diagnosed?
Thanks! I do test my blood once in a while to make sure it’s normal and every couple of years or so I do an official blood test at the doctor’s just to make sure too…

A: Type 1 diabetes can show up at any time in life. Its just a lot more common to show up in younger children. If you are going to get…there is no way to avoid it unfortunatly. But only time will tell. I just reccomend getting tested for diabetes yearly though in case you do by small chance develop it. The oldest person I know was 36. But I am sure there are some out there who had it as older. I would just look at it as something you can not control so just live you life. Keep eating right and exercising and hopefully you can warn off Type 2. Good luck with all of this.

Q: Could this be diabetes? and Which is the preferred test to diagnose in kids?
My son is 10 and quite overweight.
(Yep, I know that’s a bad thing. No, we aren’t junk food junkies. Yes, we need to increase our family’s activity level and we are working on that.)
He has gained 11 pounds in 2 months (approx a 10% increase)! Took him to doc for check up. Kid is also tired. No other obvious diabetes syptoms. Tested thyroid–OK. (Mine is low.)
I have heard of rapid weight gain being a symptom of diabetes, although it’s unusual. I mentioned this concern to doc and that type 1 & gestational diabetes are in my family plus lots of type 2. He said that only weight loss rather than gain would be a sign & didn’t test for diabetes. On the other hand, I think if I request it, he’ll probably do a test.
Could this be diabetes? If so which test is preferrable for children for detecting even pre-diabetes?
Thanks in advance!

A: Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.

Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don’t panic. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.

Conditions & Treatment
Arm yourself with information about conditions associated with type 1 diabetes, and how to prevent them. Conditions associated with type 1 diabetes include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis and celiac disease. You will also find helpful information about insulin, choosing blood glucose meters, various diagnostic tests including the A1c test, managing and checking your blood glucose, kidney and islet transplantations, and tips on what to expect from your health care provider.

Complications
Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them.

Recently Diagnosed
You’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes. Chances are you have a million questions running through your head. To help you answer those questions, and take the first steps toward better diabetes care, visit the Recently Diagnosed area for people who have just been diagnosed with diabetes, or those needing basic information.

Your Body’s Well Being
Make it a priority to take good care of your body. The time you spend now on eye care, foot care and skin care, as well as your heart health and oral health, could delay or prevent the onset of dangerous type 1 diabetes complications later in life. Plus, some of the best things you can do for your body are to stop smoking, and reduce the amount of alcohol you drink.

Common Concerns
This section addresses various areas to help you live with type 1 diabetes. What do you do when you’re sick? What do you do when you travel? Can you get a flu shot with diabetes? How do you cope with having type 1 diabetes? Are you being discriminated against because you have diabetes? You’ll find answers to these questions, and more in this section.

Ask the Pharmacist
The American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid “Ask the Pharmacist” area is where you can ask a pharmacist a question to help you manage your diabetes. Rite Aid and the ADA have partnered to allow you to access to Rite Aid’s Drug Information Center from our Web site.

Q: Pregnancy Carrying if diabetic?
My mother just found out that she was pregnant. But, i am not sure how many months. She said since her doctor tested her postive and she is pregnant. She said she won’t be able to can’t carry the baby full term. That why, 3 years ago she find out that she was pregnant and doctor told her that she could carry it because of that she had an abortion. she is a diabetic. I thought you could carry child full term. It doesn’t mean the child will have diabetes. But, may have a risk at it of 50%. I am not sure. Do anyone know a website about this information or could give me some information. Cause, I curious what the reason why she don’t have a positive attitude for being pregnant. Beside, i wouldn’t mind a brother or another sister. Since, she haven’t had children within the last 16 years. Note: My mother has 3 children,. She was diagnosis after she had us. We all be tested and no signs of diabetes. Or, i assume about me now. Since, I haven’t been to the doctor in awhile.
She is only 34.
She has type 2 diabetes
Actually, i am not putting her information out there. The general public don’t even know who she is.

A: I have type 2 diabetes and have had it for 9 years. I have an 8 year old, a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. So obviously you can carry a baby full term. Your mother really needs to find a new doctor, and possibly look into mental anguish charges against her current doctor. Not one of my children have the diabetes. The thing about diabetes is just because your mom has it does not mean you will too. Chances are increased to develop diabetes when older, and it may be possible to be born with it, but not likely. A good pediatrician can answer any questions regarding diabetes and pregnancy. Check out this site for further information.

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/diabetes/pregnancy/type12.html

Q: About normal blood sugar levels?
Okay, I just learned to use this glucose reader that a drug rep gave me. I did a test to make sure I am using it correctly. My number is 129. I ate dinner about 2 1/2 hours ago.

Is this a normal number? I cannot find anywhere on the directions to this thing what a normal number is.

I will not eat/drink tonight and will do this again in the morning. What “should” normal numbers be then?

A: 129 is great! I envy you! I get readings of 225 to 250.

Q: Normal blood sugar levels
What would be a healthy blood sugar range? Test was done 5-10 minutes after eating because we just happened to walk by a place offering free screening.

A: normal is between 80 and 130 but since you had just eaten depending on the food it could be as high as 160 and still be normal. if you think you have diabetes go to your doctor and they will give you a blood test called an a1c which you take after not eating for 8 hours and it measures the average sugar in your blood over that period of time. for a normal person your supposed to have an a1c between 4-6 i believe

Q: Gestational Diabetes and normal blood sugar levels??
What is the normal blood sugar of someone who is pregnant after eating dinner? Or the recommended amount of sugar for that time?
My doc said I am borderline diabetic so he didnt really have any explanations and I have a blood sugar monitor, and I was 123 after dinner two hours after. I wanted to make sure that it was ok. I dont want to have a 10 pound baby!!
Oh he said I was ok’d not to have to monitor it, by how low my scores were. I am chubby but not giant and I just was wondering..

A: Hello – targets during pregnancy are a little lower than normal diabetes. You should be aiming for 130 or less ONE hour after eating, 120 or less TWO hours after eating (you only have to measure once, not both hours).

Fasting blood sugar should be 90 or less in the morning.

123 is so close to the target that I wouldn’t worry. If you want, wait a week and measure again to see if the baby’s growth has affected those numbers. But don’t drive yourself crazy worrying about it.

Q: Is 7.2 without eating anything considered to be a normal blood sugar level?
my blood sugar level without eating anything is 7.2 is this normal could i be at risk of diabetes?

A: its a little high..normal is 6 point something on the type of measure you’re using…

Q: What is the normal blood sugar level approximately 4 hours after eating breakfast?
I am 21 weeks pregnant. This morning I ate waffles for breakfast and have felt awful ever since. I am dizzy, nauseated, and have a headache. I am also sweating a lot and am very sleepy. I have never been diagnosed as a diabetic but my father is. I let my mom check my blood sugar 4 hours after eating breakfast and it was 169. Is this too high? I am concerned that I could be pre-diabetic or have gestational diabetes.

A: Sorry, sweetheart … and I offer that as a general term of endearment. It is NOT intended to be offensive, insulting, obnoxious, sexist or any such thing though, I must admit, I have yet to use the term to an adult male, apart from my own two grown up sons, and one of their friends who I have unofficially ‘adopted’ as one of my own … but you may well have developed gestational diabetes.

You really need to tell your doctor(s) your findings as, I’m sure, they’ll wish to carry out further testing on you to be on the safe side.

Normally, in a non-diabetic, the blood sugar (glucose) level would be expected to fall back below 120 mg/dL within 2 hours of eating, and preferably below 100 mg/dL.

I’m not sure how much you know about diabetes during pregnancy, and the risks to both mother and child, so I won’t frighten you. I will say, however, that doctors would prefer your blood sugar level to be as close to ‘normal’ as possible.

Congratulations, by the way, on your pregnancy. May you have a successful pregnancy, and definitely no complications.

Blessings to you all.

Q: What is the normal blood sugar level for a seven year old before and after eating?
I tested my child’s blood sugar level a couple hours after eating the other day and it was 296. About an hour later it was 201. I’ve tested her first thing in the morning yesterday (blood sugar was 118) and today (blood sugar was 128) without eating. Should I call the doctor or just continue to watch her? I should mention she’s got bladder/urinary problems also (spastic bladder).

A: Age does not matter.
Fasting blood sugar of greater than 125 is diagnostic of diabetes.
Random blood sugar of greater than 200 (twice) is also diagnostic of diabetes.

You need to get this child into the doctor today.

Q: what is a normal blood sugar level for people with type 2 diabetes?
How bad is a blood sugar level of 470? what risks is someone taking by not notifiying their doctor of this level? My mother is not on insuling shots yet and is afraid if she tells her Dr. the truth she will have to take daily shots.

A: I’m sorry she’s afraid, but uncontrolled blood sugars can become serious.

The generally accepted norm range for blood sugar in all people text book wise is 70-110, or 80-120.

She really needs to ask her DOCTOR though what number range is ok with him, for HER.

Not taking care of your blood sugar can have serious consequences.

“How bad is a blood sugar level of 470?”

EXTREMLEY DANGEROUS.

Q: What is a normal blood sugar level for a woman?
I just bought a blood sugar tester and I tested myself and it was 46. I looked everywhere to see if thats good or bad but I cant find anything that says.

A: That reading is way too low — like D-E-A-D low.

I am wondering if you have it calibrated correctly?

1) ALL meters require some type of calibration, calibration which is usually based on the test strips used (specifically, the manufacturer’s run number). Some meterse require you to use the meter’s buttons to input a number that you read off of the box the strips came in. My meter is new, and it requires a littel integrate circuit (IC) be plugged into the back of the meter — and they send a new IC with every box of strips.

ALSO, you should have received a small bottle of calibration solution that will let you check you meter once every 6 months or so.

So first off, read the instructions that came with the meter, and make sure that it is calibrated according to the box of strips you are using.

Now, since you bought a new meter – - – -
2) Are you using the strips that came with the meter? They might have expired, depending on how long the meter sat on the store shelf. Those test strips DO expire, and when they expire your readings will be wrong.

You may want to use a box of new strips (making sure that you are properly calibrated . . . .)

3) Make sure that your meter is set up to read proper values for the country you live in. A reading of 4.6 (four-point-six) would be OK for a EUROPEAN reading. Most meters let you select whether you want U.S. or European reading. So select the correct style for the country you live in.

4) You MUST fill the slit in the test strip with blood. If you do not use enough blood your readings will be wrong.

A NORMAL reading is 80-120 U.S. (5-to-6 European) for ALL persons, regardless of sex, age, or ethnicity. A reading of 46 (U.S.) is seriously low, and if the meter is properly calibrater and the strips are in-date, you should see a doctor.

In fact, you may want to see your pharmacist concerning operation of this meter, to make sure that yo have done everything properly.

Q: What is the normal blood sugar level for a 32 year old female?
My sugar level has and average of 70. Is it normal?

A: IMO – a little low… The average for an adult is supposed to be 90-ish.

See your doctor – you could be hypoglycemic or if you’re already diagnosed diabetic, your medication doses need to be changed.

Q: normal blood sugar level for a 17 year old?
what is the normal blood sugar level for a 17 year old girl? i took mine out of curiosity with my mothers “one touch” device..diabetes also runs in my family. When i took mine it was 151, is that normal? Is that a sign of something?

A: 80 to 110 fasting (in the moring before meals). Less than 140 after meals. 151 indicates “pre-diabetes”, in most cases. Get it checked professionally. The sooner you deal with it, the better.

Doing the test properly is important to assure an accurate result.

Q: Is 5.4 a normal blood sugar level in the morning?
My mum’s a Type 2 diabetic and she sometimes check my blood sugar levels from time to time even though I’ve not been diagnosed to be a diabetic myself. I’m usually around about 4.5 before breakfast but I’ve been tested as 5.4 this time round and now it’s got her worried. I read somewhere that menstruation affects sugar levels and I haven’t had my period yet. So… should I be concerned?

A: Yes that is perfectly normal and healthy. It is also normal for your range to slide up and down slightly dependent on time of day, what you had to eat the night before, wether you have had alchohol, etc etc.

Dont be concerned at all, its perfectly fine.

Q: Normal blood sugar levels for GD?
Fasting – 9:30 AM – 72
1 hour after breakfast (bowl of Special K) – 12:30 PM – 104
1 hour after lunch (1 can Beef-a-Roni) – 2:00 PM – 123
2 hours after lunch – 3:00 PM – 85

My doctor said I have Gestational Diabetes. I saw a dietitian today, so I am starting my diet tomorrow. My levels seem fine though? Just curious, because I don’t see the issue here besides my unhealthy eating. (WHICH IS NOT NORMALLY WHAT I DO!)

Where is the problem? Are these normal?
Nope, I fasted 8 hours before the test like my doctor told me to. I just don’t understand how I was diagnosed with it, although I do have risk factors (overweight, not too active pre-pregnancy, etc) but really I don’t get it because my readings look normal to me, and if I were to show them to the doctor they’d say they were normal too, I think? I am following within guidelines, my doctor said below 90 for fasting and below 130 an hour after eating. My doctor’s office is full of morons, they probably switched mine with someone else’s, as they’ve screwed up 90% of EVERYTHING that I’ve been through there since my first appointment.

A: These readings are normal!

The glucose tolerance test measures whether you can handle a big dose of glucose – fast digesting sugar – in a short period of time. Well, now you know you can’t…which isn’t the same as how you are eating.

I totally see your point here. Beefaroni (lol) is pretty carby and you had a 123 afterwards, so that’s really great. Your doctor could be taking the view that you have showed glucose intolerance, which will increase because of pregnancy hormones the farther along you are, so reigning it in now will keep you from getting to dangerous levels later.

I would suggest you continue to monitor. You might end up like that other answerer and find that you can stray off the diet and it doesn’t matter to your sugars – that would be great. But it’s also not likely they switched the test results. Just make sure you don’t have a BIG dose of sugar like the test – that means no soda, juice, frosting from the can, etc.

Q: Is this normal blood sugar levels?
I have been having a lot of different symptoms that point to diabetes. Most of one side of my family has diabetes. So I bought a monitor to keep a check on it to see if I need to go to the doc. and have it checked out. I ate lunch(about 3 oz steak,shrimp,Cesar salad,pepsi and mashed potatoes) I checked my sugar about an hour later and it was 103. About 3.5 hours later I drink a LITTLE bit of dr. pepper and 2 bread sticks. 15 min. later I checked it and it was 151. Is this normal so far?

A: check 2 hours after eating
80-120 is normal.

Q: What are normal Blood Sugar levels in 2 or 3 year old healthy kid.?
Family history
1) Mom was diagnosed with type 2 at 38 years and started on insulin at 49 years.
2) Dad was daignosed with type 2 at 49/50 and went on insulin at 65.
3) One brother (out of two) was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at 9 years.
4) I had gestational diabetes in first pregnancy and was started on insulin from 12th week (started with 5 NPH). I had very good control during pregnancy though.
Tested 7 times a day. Made drastic changes to my diet. Very few times my levels were above normal. Target was 130 after 1 hour. and less than 90 fasting. I was within range 90% of the time.

My child’s readings.

My kid is 2 1/2 year old now. Her 2 hour test was 115. Tested at home after dinner.

Her Dinner was,

1) White Rice cooked (2/3 cup)
2) peas and paneer curry
(Peas 2 about tsps,
cheese half ounce,
tamato + onion gravy 2tsp.)
3) Plain yogurt 1/3 rd cup.
4) Bite size snickers bar.

She took her main meal in about 25 mins and ate her snickers 10 mins later.

A: Normal for anyone – kids or not is approximately 90-145. Anything over 200 and you can look at diabetes as something to be investigated.

Having had gestational diabetes you do have a higher chance of developing T2 diabetes – exercising and watching what you eat can definitely make a HUGE difference.

A non-diabetic will have almost no fluctuation with their eating – whereas a pre-diabetic can.

In children that young – they will get Type 1 diabetes – or juvenille as some people call it.

115 is just fine.

Just look out for other symptoms. Excessing thirst, frequent urinating, lethargy without normal reasoning, sweet smelling breath.

Check out websites such as www.diabetes-book.com and read up on it more.

I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed at age 39.

Q: Can a diabetic have a normal blood sugar level like a non-diabetic person>?
If a diabetic, who is not on medicine, but is doing exercise and a non-diabetic person eat the same time, same food with carbohydrates, can they be both have same blood sugar level when they both test it after eating?

A: That depends on what type of diabetes you are talking about. Not only is there Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes but there is high blood sugar and low blood sugar people as well.

For people suffering with high sugar diabetes the likelihood of that person having the same blood sugar as a non diabetic would could be do-able but very hard to maintain.

For people who suffer with low blood sugar diabetes the likelihood of that person having the same blood sugar as a non diabetic would could also be do-able but it won’t likely happen at all.

When someone is diabetic their pancreas doesn’t function normally like a non diabetic’s would. And to expect your pancreas to do like it once did, is virtually impossible. Diet and exercise and taking your medication are all important factors in diabetic maintenance. Talk to your doctor about other ways and means you may be concerned about, he or she would be glad to give you more info about diabetes. Good luck and I hope I was able to help you!

Q: Can hypoglycemia be treated in babies and how long does it usually take if it does?
Can hypoglycemia be treated in babies and if it does how long does it take? My baby weighed 8 lbs when he was born and has been in the hospital for 11 days now. Can it be treated? Am I over reacting, I cry alot and just want him to come home already?

A: Calm down. My brother and I were both born with hypoglycemia; both of us are in our 20’s and reasonably healthy He’s un-naturally tall, but that’s another story :p Of all the things for them to catch in that newborn screening, this is by far one of the better problems to have – it’s easily managed.

The great news is that they caught it in the hospital! My mom fought for 2 days to get them to test us. We have never needed meds, it’s managed totally through diet. Both of us have always needed frequent small meals. Neither of us can have a lot of sugar (like soda), and we both have to watch eating too many carbs. Sugar and carbs won’t like, kill us, we just crash after about an hour. Veggies and fruit and lean protien are the best things to eat.

I have learned to feel when my sugar is low and eat. In elementary school, I fainted a few times til I got the hang of it. Once I did, I was totally fine; the nurse kept yougert and fruit for me in case I needed to eat. It’s not, like some horrific condition. None of the kids ever knew.

Talk to your doctor. I’m sure they have some good feeding tips and ways to treat it. My mom, brother and I have this for life, but some types of hypoglycemia are transient, meaning they are fixed and don’t come back. Before you take your son home, make them talk to you and explain everything and tell you what you need to do in his case. I’m sure he’s gonna be fine.

The other poster is right, MAKE them tell you what kind of hypoglycemia it is. Like is is related to diabetes, just a thing that happend cuz he was born (my cousins had low sugar after taking 3 days to be born…), or is it a freak genetic thing like mine…. (missing some enzyme…).

Oh, and btw, Congrats!!!

Q: What snacks can i eat with severe hypoglycemia?
I was just diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia and put on a strict diet. The paperwork is a little unclear. What snacks can I eat between meals or on the road? I am use to a heavy sugar diet.

A: I’m going to second guitargirl252. You really should consult your doctor or see a nutritionist. They’ll be able to tell you what’s best for YOUR body.

Otherwise, good rule-of-thumbs for hypoglycemics are (1) read labels. Sugar is in just about everything we eat. Even the store-bought peanut butter has sugar in it. High fructose corn syrup, Fructose, and cane sugar all count as processed sugars that could spike your blood sugar. (2) Good snacks include nuts or trail mix (Be careful! A lot of dried fruits have added sugar), soups (chicken/meat with veggies), raw veggies, cottage cheese (lots of protein and calcium), or PB and celery/apples/carrots. (3) Avoid caffeine, sodas (diet or regular – they block nutrient absorbtion), margarine (real butter is preferable), fake foods, artificial additives, chocolate, deep fried foods, and sodium preservatives.

Wow! That sounds like a lot, now that I read it back @.@ Sorry if it’s an overload, but I hope this helps. Still, talk to your Doc about your concerns. S/he can help you the best.

Q: What is the chance for people with hypoglycemia getting diabetes?
I have hypoglycemia……for life. Is there any way for me to get diabetes? If i can, then how? I just want to know so i can live a healthy life and shy away from bad areas that will cause me to get unhealthy.

A: i was hypoglycemic for years before i became diabetic. some people have even called it pre-diabetes. good diet and weight maintenence is key

Q: How to lose weight when you have reactive hypoglycemia?
In June of this year I was diagnosed as having reactive hypoglycemia which is borderline diabetic. I need to know how I can lose weight because I am at my heaviest weight. I have been taking walks daily for 30 minutes for the pass few years. I have stopped taking walks as often since my younger brother passed in May of this.

A: Hey! Good for you for taking charge of your health and exercising. Firstly, any exercise is good, but there’s a lot of data to show that moderate to intense exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes a week (150-180 is ideal) is tremendously beneficial, and in particular, that interval training (alternating between [low and medium], [low and high], or [medium and high] intensity exercise is the best for both fitness and weight loss. This might mean alternating calesthenics with marching on the spot, or alternating walking and jogging (jogging and running), or walking up and down stairs.

You should discuss a fitness plan with your doctor, to make sure it’s OK.

Also, there is a recent study that shows portion control with the help of dining plates marked with suggested portions are very effective in aiding weight loss in diabetics.

Q: What do you do about night time non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
I have heard that non-diabetic hypoglycemia can be a problem at night while I am sleeping. What can I do to prevent this from happening?

A: Treating hypoglycemia is pretty much the same as treating type two diabetes. In other words, eat lots of healthy, natural foods with plenty of fiber and get plenty of daily exercise. The more refined foods you avoid, the better your chances of avoiding hypoglycemia (and diabetes, for that matter). Give your body the nourishment it needs, and it will serve you well for many, many years.

Q: How does alcohol react with someone with hyperinsulinism related hypoglycemia?
I don’t have diabetes. I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia related to hyperinsulinism, which may be related to insulin resistance. I was just wondering what effect alcohol would have on this condition. I was wondering if occasional consumption of alcohol is acceptable, or if all alcohol should be avoided. Thanks.

A: Keep a very close eye on your sugar when drinking. Of course, an occasional drink is acceptable, but alcohol will lower your blood sugar. The starch in some alcohol will increase the sugar, but for a very short time. The metabolism of the alcohol portion of the drink will then lead to a decrease in your blood glucose. Be sure to check it often when drinking, and to keep a real glucose source (something w/o alcohol in it) with you when you go out.

Talk with your endocrinologist for more details.

Best of luck.

Q: What were your early hypoglycemia symptoms?
I’m thisclose to approaching my mother about being taken to get tested for hypoglycemia, but would like for reference other people’s experiences with early symptoms. Thank you so much everybody.

A: dizzy
dont know whats goin on
shaky
kinda cold
confused
blurry vision
fatigue

Q: what is the relationship between hypoglycemia and coffe?
I have hypoglycemia. When I drink coffee, my blood sugar levels seem to drop in relation. Can anyone tell me if this is causal?

A: Quick answer: maybe. Current evidence suggests that caffine enhances the warning symptoms, rather than causing a drop in blood sugar levels.

At this time, the evidence is not quite strong enough to be, _scientifically speaking_, considered causal — especially in a non-diabetic person. However, the preliminary evidence is very suggestive of such a link.

EVIDENCE:
In a man with diabetes, “excessive coffee ingestion was associated with marked hyperglycaemia.” (#1 – case report of only one individual)

“In type 1 diabetes, caffeine has been reported to enhance the symptomatic and hormonal responses to hypoglycaemia.” (#1)

“Ingestion of modest amounts of caffeine enhances the intensity of hypoglycemia warning symptoms in patients with type 1 diabetes without altering the prevailing standard of glycemic control or increasing the incidence of severe hypoglycemic episodes.” (#2. Only 34 patients in test: not a large enough population for making a causal link.)

“In healthy volunteers and patients with type 1 diabetes, acute ingestion of modest amounts of caffeine (250-400 mg, which is equivalent to 2-4 cups of drip-brewed coffee) markedly enhances the intensity of warning symptoms and the usual hormonal counterregulatory response to clamped hypoglycemia under laboratory conditions. However, although the perception of hypoglycemia is augmented by prior caffeine ingestion, whether low blood glucose levels will become associated with warning symptoms if caffeine is used on a daily basis is unclear.” (#2. The time frame was only three months, again, not sufficient for a conclusive connection.)

Q: Is there are difference between hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinemia?
I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia a few months ago, but is it the same as hyperinsulinemia?

A: hyperinsulinemia leads to hypoglycemia, but hypoglycemia may mean you’re simply just not eating enough or often enough. hyperinsulinemia is producing too much insulin, resulting in high blood insulin levels. hypoglycemia means not enough sugar in the blood, or low blood sugar.

Q: What are some common symptoms of Fasting Hypoglycemia?
If you have Fasting Hypoglycemia please answer my question. Thank you.
I was just wondering.

A: Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hypoglycemia includes the 22 symptoms listed below:

Shaking
Trembling
Sweating
Excessive hunger
Pallor
Irritability
Rapid heart beat
Palpitations
Headache
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypoglycemia/intro.htm

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypoglycemia/symptoms.htm#symptom_list

Q: Can I become pregnant if I have hypoglycemia?
I’ve been trying to become pregnant for almost a year and just found out I have hypoglycemia (blood sugar fluctuation). Has anybody became pregnant having my situation? I know I ovulate because I’ve done a test and my husband has done tests for his sperm count and he is ok too.

A: yes you can get pregnant still but for many women, pregnancy makes hypoglycemia worse, particularly in the first trimester. In some cases, women have their first experiences with a drop in blood sugar during pregnancy. This may only occur during pregnancy or may continue to be a problem after pregnancy.
Fortunately, there appear to be no serious threats to the baby if mommy is hypoglycemic. However, it can be a problem for you. Therefore, it is important that you learn to control your blood sugar. For most women, this can be done through proper diet and regular meals and snacks.
Hopefully you wil conceive soon, my research indicates there should be no problem, as long as you are ovulating (producing eggs) and having sex at the right times. Good luck

Q: Is it too extreme to purchase a glucose meter if you have non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
I have non-diabetic hypoglycemia (not officially diagnosed). Does it seem too extreme to purchase a glucose meter to check my sugar levels? My episodes come on quickly and I would like to know what my sugar levels are before that happens.

A: Not at all, while the meters are cheap the test strips are not.. Why do you think your hypoglycemia does not indicate diabetes? In certain situations it can be a presenting symptom, as a high blood sugar can cause a surge of insulin causing your blood sugar to drop below normal, especially after you eat. I was thinking more about your question if you do purchase a glucometer should should check your blood sugar when you first get up and take another test in the afternoon around 3:00 pm because if there is a real problem with your blood sugar it would also show up in these tests. I suspected there was a problem with my blood sugar and I bought a glucometor. My sugar was elevated so I went and made an appointment with a dietician and joined a gym. My next appointment with by GP I told her about this and I had my blood sugar completely under control by myself. Good luck, Donna

Q: Really good article on hypoglycemia that I could print out?
I’m trying to help my neighbor at least send his dog’s puppies to their new homes with good information… could anyone find me a really good article (online) about hypoglycemia that I could print out for him to give to the new owners?
Isn’t there danger of botox poisoning if using raw honey?

A: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/hypoglycemia.htm

Q: Can I use a home fingerstick blood test to test for hypoglycemia?
I have been looking at the little machines for testing blood sugar and also the visual test strips like betachek visual. Can I use either of these for testing or hypoglycemia as I keep getting symptoms of it?

I have had blood sugar tested before at the docs and it was normal, but my symptoms seem to come on with exercise. I especially notice it in the city walking around a lot. So I was thinking I need to test blood suger then rather than in a doctor’s surgery. Thanks

A: sure you can! be sure to journal all the results: time, foods eaten or drank, activities at the time and glucose number.

here is a handy chart you might want to print up as the geocities service is going away:

http://www.geocities.com/diabeteschart/bloodsugarchart.html

Q: What are some good websites about hypoglycemia?
I inherited hypoglycemia from my mom and and have been looking for information ever since do you know any websites that might be good?
with alot of info on hypo.

A: here are some sites.. hope it helps..^^

the first one is informative. (causes, symptoms etc)
the second one is people’s questions and answers about hypoglycemia and is answered by doctors.
the third one is about your diet/food habit etc. and it have a sample menu.

Q: Is High blood sugar is normal for some people according to their body?
I know that body of some people remains quite hot and when any other person touches that person then he or she may feels that he’s having temperature which in reality he dosn’t have, that’s is his own body temperature.
So, now I want to know that does high blood sugar or blood pressure is normal for some people or not/ if not then is it same for each and every person on this earth?

Plz answer me as soon as possible.

A: Some time your body is at normal temperature but the other person is may be too cold that she felt you hot or warm.

My knowledge says that high blood sugar and blood pressure do vary from person to person depending on how much insulin is being created.

Q: Is popcorn bad if you have slightly high blood sugar?
Is popcorn (no butter) bad if your blood sugar is just slightly high?

A: Popcorn is a carbohydrate. ALL carbohydrate sources are not a good choice when you have high blood sugar.

The best choices when your sugar is elevated are things like almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, lean meat, fish (no breading), cheese, salads, broccoli, green beans, and so on.

Also, drink more water. It helps flush out the excess glucose in your system.

Avoid breads, fruit, juice and pop, cereals, grains, rice, sugar, candy, potatoes and other carb rich foods until you get it under control. The South Beach Diet, phase 2 is a good place to start.

If you have diabetes, get treatment for it.

Get a carb counting book, make sure it gives NET carbs (the total carbs AFTER fiber is subtracted. This will help you determine which foods are best to eat when your blood sugar is up.

Also, test and record your blood sugars according to the method given on this website

http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php

and then you’ll have a better idea which foods you need to avoid or reduce, to keep things under control.

Good luck!

Q: why would certain people have a tendency towards high blood sugar and diabetes?
i am very active and have a decent weight but i have now a high blood sugar level (or pre-diabetes). is this due primarily to genetics? I have some native american in my background which i know is a high risk group.

A: Yes, certain ethnic groups do have a higher genetic tendancy towards developing type 2 diabetes (such as native americans).

Q: When to call the doctor with high blood sugar?
Hi, I am 27 type 1 diabetic for almost 10 yrs. I have not had a problem with high blood sugar levels for 8 yrs or so. I think I am having that probelm today. Woke up this morning had a reading of 315 took my morning dose hasnt gone down. I am tired, slight headache, dry mouth shortness of breath and seem to be having a hard time catching my breath. I have been ill with a bad chest cold. I am at work and cant get to the pharmacy till later to get some strips to check for ketones but it has me worried. Was wandering when should emergancy care be needed for high blood sugar? Should I call the doc now or see if things improve later in the day?

A: You should definitely call your doctor. You are symptomatic- high blood sugar, tired, headache, and short of breath. These symptoms should not be ignored. Though emergent care may not be needed now, you should be seen by physician soon before it is. Don’t wait. Go home sick from work and see your doc!

Q: Why do I feel like I am starving when I am am burning fat and why is my blood sugar still high?
I am not eating carbs. I am trying to keep my blood sugar low. Even though I am burning fat (look slimmer) why am I still getting high blood sugar readings? They are often 135-140. I am a type two diabetic.

If I am not taking in carbs then why is the sugar still a bit high?
Yes I am on medication. I just want to know why these things happen. If you knew anything about diabetes you would know that eating carbs is NOT good for diabetics so please do not give me crap and tell me to go to the doctor. I have already done that. Thanks.
I have also worked in health care closely with diabetics for 12 years. Please do not answer the question if you are going to tell me to go to the doctor. It is stupid to assume that getting opinions on things like this is a bad thing. Other diabetics usually know more about diabetes than doctors do. Mainly because they have a reason to study it instead of looking into a small book and shoving you on more medications.

A: Not all of the glucose in your blood comes from carbohydrate intake. Your liver produces glucose which it assembles from stored glycogen. Even when you eat no carbs whatsoever, your liver can manage to come up with some because your body requires it for fuel (especially your brain).

If your tissues are insulin resistant, which is usually the case with T2 diabetes, the glucose stays in the blood and can’t be taken up into the tissues, which are “starving” for it. Thus you feel hungry.

Most mainstream medical people feel that being in a state of ketosis, which happens in the absence of carbs, is unhealthy. That is debatable.

However, what is not debatable is that it’s not healthy to have high blood sugar, no matter what the reason. If your fasting blood sugar is consistently above 125, then you really do need to change something.

Q: is it possible to have diabetes but not have high blood sugar?
i am having some signs of diabetes (frequent urination, tiredness when eating sugars). but i got my blood sugar tested a few months ago and it was okay. is it possible for me to have diabetes without high blood sugar.

also, do you think i need to take meds in my current condition, or are diet and exercise sufficient?

A: I think you doesn’t have diabetes cause your blood sugar level normal…..if you are obesity or have family with diabetes…you are people with risk diabetes…..about the condition, I think you are too tired and too worried, just take a rest, eat more good food ….and try to enjoy this life…don’t be stress….god luck

Q: What to do about the odor from high blood sugar?
My husband has type 1 diabetes (for 15 years) and I am seemingly pregnant all the time and have a super powerful nose. He had an extremely high blood sugar the other day…meter wouldn’t read it…and has been putting off that intense acetone/ammonia/chemical odor for days now. It will typically wear off sooner or later but I wonder if anyone else deals with this as frequently as me and if anyone know how to get rid of it faster? Anyone??? Why does it even smell like that?

A: Everyone with diabetes needs to know how to recognize and treat ketoacidosis. Ketones travel from the blood into the urine and can be detected in the urine with ketone test strips available at any pharmacy. Ketone strips should always be kept on hand, but stored in a dry area and replaced as soon as they become outdated. Measurement of Ketones in the urine is very important for diabetics with infections or on insulin pump therapy due to the fact it gives more information than glucose tests alone.

Check the urine for ketones whenever a blood sugar reading is 300 mg/dl or higher, if a fruity odor is detected in the breath, if abdominal pain is present, if nausea or vomiting is occurring, or if you are breathing rapidly and short of breath. If a moderate or large amount of ketones are detected on the test strip, ketoacidosis is present and immediate treatment is required.

Symptoms for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome are linked to dehydration rather than acidosis, so a fruity odor to the breath and stomach upset are less likely.

Q: Are there any Indian websites that are good for people with high blood sugar?
My coworker is Indian(not American Indian) and she wants to know what Indian food she can eat to help her with her high blood sugar.She doesn’t eat a lot of sweets so it kind of surprised me,but nonetheless are there any Indian websites she can go to?She is also vegetarian.Thank you!

A: I don’t know of any Indian websites, but can tell you that SUGAR has absolutely nothing to do with who gets diabetes and who doesn’t. It is the total grams of carbohydrate we consume daily that has the greatest impact.

I have a feeling your friend eats a lot of rice and root veggies in her food plan. Rice for me is an absolute no no. I can’t even have a teaspoon without my glucose levels racing for the moon.

You might research the Glycemic Index and check on the grams of carb in your friend’s food plan. One good site is http://www.mendosa.com
Another site for good menu planning is http://www.nutritiondata.com

If she can keep her grams of carb to about 30 per meal it is much easier to keep the glucose in line.

Q: What foods bring down high blood sugar?
I know cactus can bring it down quick. As can exercising and wasting energy.

But if someone can’t exercise due to a heart condition. Then how can they bring down their high blood sugar quickly?
What foods are good for that?

Or should the person just not eat for a while?
interesting. I eat cactus to bring mine down and it always works like a charm. As it does for the people I recommend it to. I guess it depends on the person. My mother inlaw now has diabetes and can’t exercise due to a heart condition so I guess meds is the only option there.
interesting. I eat cactus to bring mine down and it always works like a charm. As it does for the people I recommend it to. I guess it depends on the person. My mother inlaw now has diabetes and can’t exercise due to a heart condition so I guess meds is the only option there.

A: The trick with beginning an exercise routine is to start off slow. Do only 5 minutes of continuous movement, such as walking, in the beginning and work yourself up another 5 minutes a week or so later. Eventually, you will be doing 15 to 20 minutes of exercise and your body will begin to respond.

Now as far as foods go, eating green leafy vegetables, drinking certain teas (such as green, black, oolong or white), limiting unhealthy proteins, and using stevia instead of sugar can all help.

There are also many supplements that will help control blood sugar levels such as b-complex, cinnamon, fenugreek, garlic and many others.

I will leave you with some web pages to help you learn more about how to lower your blood sugar levels.

Good luck to you.

Q: The Doctor said I have high blood sugar Do I have diabetes?
On Friday I went to the doctors and they checked me for diabetes. The reading was 4 and they told me it was normal and I didn’t have diabetes. Today I went this morning and it was 4. Then I went back home and ate a packet of chips and 2 slices of bread then they checked again and the number climbed to 7. The doctor said I have high blood sugar. Im really worried now.

A: Thats normal after eating. Take it at least two hours after eating !

Q: Effectiveness of Adderall and High Blood Sugar?
I’ve been on Adderall for 3 months and I’ve notices a decline in its efficiency. I’ve been drinking a lot of coke and mountain dew this past week. Could these high blood sugar levels decrease efficiency of the Adderall?

A: It’s probably the caffeine.

Q: Can someone with just slightly high blood sugar (not diabetes) develop diabetic retinopathy?
In May, my doc said my blood sugar was just a little high, and to just keep an eye on my diet. I believe I have been doing OK in following his orders. I am 20 years old, a healthy weight, and in good health otherwise.

Am I still at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy even though I don’t have diabetes?

A: No.

Q: what are the symptoms of high blood sugar and what can I do about it?
If I think I may have high blood sugar but not diabetes. What are the symptoms and how can I make it better? thanks

A: if your head fell’s swimie, and at time’s you can’t see clearly, and you fell puffy in your leg’s and face, and won’t to sleep alot. stop eating sweet’s and fried food’s and see a doc. s

Q: It’s not normal to have high blood sugar before eating anything for breakfast is it?
I just went to the chiropractor this morning and they took some kind of a blood sugar screen on me. They said I had too much sugar in my system. I am pregnant and I was going to get do the test for gestational diabetes next week but now I am pretty sure that I have it. Because that is what they do for the test, right? Don’t they have you fast for 3 hours or something? So my blood sugar shouldn’t have been high from the previous night, right?

A: Hi Joy,

Congratulations on your pregnancy! You didn’t say how far along you are, but of course being pregnant causes a lot of changes – hormonal as well as necessary weight gain. If you didn’t have diabetes before, you might have gestational diabetes. High blood sugar before breakfast is a fair indicator.

If you have gestational diabetes, it’s okay. You’ll just have to be more careful with what you eat and test your blood sugars until the baby is born. Your diabetes should go away after that.

I’d strongly advise you to keep your weight down when you’re not pregnant. Once you have gestational diabetes your risk goes up for developing type 2 later in life. Keep the weight down and reduce that risk.

There’s a free report on diabetes available at the website below.

Hoping all goes well with you and your baby!

Q: Why would I get a high blood sugar reading after exercise?
I’m asking this for both myself and my wife actually. We’re both Type 2, although mine is more controlled, with readings between 90-125 on average. We’ve both recently started individual exercise programs, and she’s frustrated with her blood sugar. I wasn’t with mine until this morning. I woke up, went to the gym right away, worked out for 90 minutes, had plenty of water, and my blood sugar read 126. (fasting).

Can anyone point to any information on the web about this? By the way, my morning blood sugars have been pretty decent for the last week, hovering between 100-120, so, this higher reading was surprising, especially after a decent workout. I’m trying to get information that’s informative for my wife as well. So links specific to this topic would be great. Thanks!
Edited to add: currently, our Type 2 diabetes is controlled by diet and exercise alone. As of today, neither one of us is on metformin (the medication we’ve been prescribed in the past).

A: Both LapisLauzli are Arkie mom are correct.

Exercise usually helps lower your blood sugar. This is because insulin is more effective during exercise. Regular exercise increases the number of insulin receptors on your cells. The receptors are the places where insulin attaches to cells so sugar can pass into the cells. Having more receptors makes the body more sensitive to insulin. As a result, insulin works more efficiently. This is how you are controlling your Diabetes with exercise (and diet) alone.
Sometimes blood sugars go up with exercise. Especially after strenous exercise. This may happen because you are excited and are releasing a hormone called adrenaline. This is a normal response in people with or without diabetes. The adrenaline causes sugar to be released from stores in the muscle and liver and raises the blood sugar for awhile. This usually happens in the first hour of exercise.

Wait a little longer (20-30 mins) to test. You should should notice a significant difference. Since you are not on meds I will not caution you about going too low after exercise (it has happened to me).

Q: How much does eating beforehand change the results of a glucose tolerance test?
My brother recently had an oral glucose tolerance test but he ate some leftover dinner before the test even though he was told to fast. The dinner consisted of some rice and meat. Will this affect the test results?

A: Sugar in your blood does not appear from nowhere, it comes from what you eat.
If you have sugar in your blood when you’ve fasted, then it is because your body does not utilize it correctly.

Now, because your brother has eaten when he should have fasted, it looks like his body does not use the sugars correctly.

The whole test MUST be repeated. (unless there were at least 3 hours between the eating and the test)

If your brother is unable to fast correctly, he should then ask to get the Glycosylated hemoglobin test. (HbA1c or HA1c) This test shows your blood glucose level history of the previous eight to twelve weeks. It measures your average blood glucose levels over the past two to three months.

Q: Can taking Glucosamine daily affect the results of a blood glucose tolerance test?
When going for a glucose tolerance test, should I avoid taking Glucosamine before the test? If so, how long beforehand?

A: i have friend, diabetic, severe arthritise. he took that i saw no imporvement, not saying you wont. it is expensive and i perseve to be a waste but any drug can be detected in any test, even asprin.. good luck

Q: Question about my results after taking a glucose tolerance test?
Ok, I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic this morning. He said that during my 2 hour glucose test my sugar was 149. Is this considered diabetic? He has me on metformin now. Just reading the stuff on the internet confuses me. I keep seeing anything over 200 at tolerance test is considered diabetic but he has diagnosed me with this at 149. Is it safe to just take the metformin?
I have so many questions and no answers..

A: Metformin is mainly a drug to help your body handle glucose… don’t ever think that it will allow you to continue the lifestyle that got you here. You are “pre-diabetic” or “borderline”. In other words, you’re in that gray area between 140 and 200. Look up “impaired glucose tolerance” or “insulin resistance” for more on that. You’re going to find in subsequent years, that diet and exercise are far more effective than even the maximum dose of Metformin. I was on it for years. It wasn’t until I researched and discovered the best possible diet to lower my insulin resistance and began to exercise regularly, that I was able to discontinue the Metformin. That was a year and a half ago.

Q: Can you really not drink anything before a glucose tolerance test?
I have a glucose tolerance test in 3 hours for hestational diabetes since i am 25 weeks pregnant but i am so thirsty for some water. Would it hurt me to drink some water?

A: No, you cannot drink but after the test you can drink.

Q: For the 3 hour Glucose Tolerance test, do they prick your skin or withdraw?
I have to get normal bloodwork done. After that, I have to get the 3 hour glucose tolerance test done. Do they withdraw your blood every 3 hours like regular bloodwork or do they just prick your skin?

A: Hello,
When I had the test done yes they just poked my finger and I also had to give them a urine sample.
Good Luck with your test.

Q: Do you have to fast for the Glucose Tolerance Test during your pregnancy?
Do you have to fast for the Glucose Tolerance Test during your pregnancy? I am 29 weeks and am due for my test, just wanted to know if I had to fast or not. I would call the lab but its Sunday night and they are closed.

A: they told me not to eat or drink anything for a couple hours before my test. i did the one hour test, may be different for the three hour test though. then you have to wait an hour after you drink the stuff so they can draw your blood. then you can get something to eat and drink. its not that bad at all. it just made me tired. lol. also made the baby move LOTS. haha. good luck.

Q: What can I do to make my glucose tolerance test easy tomorrow?
Until I was of the age 19, I was great w/having blood taken and getting shots. I donated plasma a few times bc I needed $.. and the last time ruined me for life.

The woman didn’t put it in my vein completely, the needle came out and blood spilled out underneath my skin. This left my entire upper arm black/blue and sore for 2 wks.

Tomorrow I have a Glucose Tolerance Test where they take blood for 3 hours. I know they can’t sedate me and I’m not sure I can do it. Any way at all I can make it easier?

A: How is the screening test done?
When you arrive for the test, you’ll be given a sugar solution that contains 50 grams of glucose. The stuff tastes like a very sweet soda pop (it comes in cola, orange, or lime flavor), and you have to get all of it down in five minutes. Some centers keep it chilled or let you pour it over ice and drink it cold.

An hour later (bring a book or magazine!), your practitioner or a technician will take a blood sample from your arm to check your blood sugar level. The idea is to see how efficiently your body processes sugar. Results should be available in a few days.

If the reading is abnormal (too high), which happens 15 to 23 percent of the time, your practitioner will have you come back for a three-hour glucose tolerance test to see if you really do have gestational diabetes. The good news is that most women whose screening test shows elevated blood sugar don’t turn out to have gestational diabetes.

Will this test make me feel sick?
Some moms-to-be feel nauseated after drinking the glucose solution, and a few even throw up. It sometimes helps to have eaten something a few hours before the screening test. If you vomit soon after you’ve gotten the drink down, you’ll have to come back another day and repeat the test. But most women get through it just fine. It’s actually more common for women to feel sick during the three-hour glucose tolerance test, because the solution for that test may be twice as sweet or twice as much liquid as the one for the screening test and you have to drink it after fasting.

im a nurse. give the nurse 2 chances to draw blood. if she misses, get another better nurse.

Q: How did you feel after you had your Glucose tolerance test?
I had my glucose tolerance test today at 28 weeks..The drink was nasty and I felt so dizzy afterwards, I was just wondering how you ladies did?
I had horrible heartburn after words too. And I wasn’t allowed to drink anything after I took the drink…It was horrible..I wanted to puke

A: That drink is nasty. I felt weak, I was shaky, I could not get rid of the heartburn after wards. What helped me was to eat pasta and to drink plenty of water.

Q: Can I have Diet Coke before a glucose tolerance test?
I have a glucose tolerance test in the morning. It takes quite a while and I can’t have my morning latte, which is going to leave me with a raging headache.

It’s it OK to have plain black coffee or Diet Coke in the morning, or will that screw the test up?
The testing facility closed at 1 PM.

A: no you need to fast only drink water. you want an accurate reading. trust me if you can pass this test it would be good.

Q: Can you opt for finger pricks instead of blood draws for your 3hr glucose tolerance test?
Hello ladies.
I failed my 1 hr glucose tolerance test.
So now I have to do the crappy 3 hr one.
I was wondering if anyone knew if I could opt to get my blood sugar levels through finger pricks instead of blood draws at the lab.
Obviously I will ask the lab when I make my appointment, but was just curious if anyone else did this.
I have a REAL problem with needles and even made my Husband cry when I had my first blood draw.

A: no…..suck it up! blood draws do not hurt and more than a finger prick.

Q: How long does the glucose tolerance test take??
I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and I need to take my glucose tolerance test tomorrow morning. Well I should know already how long it takes because this is not my first pregnancy, but it’s been awhile and I’ve forgotten. I know you go and drink the glucose drink…..but how long do you have to wait until they draw your blood???

A: I’m sure they will just have you do the 1 hour test, drink the stuff then wait an hour and they draw the blood and boom, done. if they didn’t like the test result, they will call you back to do the 3 hour test fasting. good luck, that stuff is nasty, I just had to do it too!

Q: What did you have to drink during your Glucose Tolerance Test?
I am 28 weeks pregnant and have my glucose test tomorrow (1 hour), my stomach is pretty sensitive these days and i was wondering what they gave you to drink during it? Also did you have to fast before? Thanks

A: its like orange soda.. dont worry it doesnt taste bad good luck*

Q: Are my results normal on my glucose tolerance test?
I did a glucose tolerance test today and am waiting to hear back from my doctor but am curious about my results.

Fasting – 88
1 hr.- 168
2 hr.- 74

The drink made me miserable. I even threw up after 30 minutes.
I forgot to mention that I drank the 75 gram drink.

A: Oral glucose tolerance test
This test measures your response to sugar. First we measure fasting blood glucose level, and then glucose solution is given, after that we measure blood glucose after 1 hour and 2hours. A normal blood glucose level after an oral glucose tolerance test is less than 140 mg/dL. Level between 140 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL suggests pre-diabetes. A blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL or higher two hours after you drink the glucose solution may suggest that you have diabetes mellitus.

And now you know>

Q: Failed to the first glucose tolerance test?
I did my glucose tolerance test last Sat, and got the result yesterday that I failed the test. I got the result detail from the hospital but there are some descriptions I don’t understand. I am high in Glucose, 1hr/50gm and MCH, but low in RBC Count, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit. What are they and what do they function during the preganacy?

A: You should not be alarmed by failing the first glucose test. They will adminster a longer version and thendecide what your course of treatment should be. I failed ALL 4 of my first ones, but turned out borderline on the longer tests, so they put me on a glucose monitor and a diabetic diet. (If your flunk the long test, you will monitor and take pills and/or shots to control your insulin levels)

I owuld be more concerned with the other results of that bloodwork. You need some iron girl! Talk to your doctor.

Q: Anyone else get deathly sick after glucose tolerance test?
So, I went and took my glucose tolerance test today and I’ve felt really nasty ever since. I’ve thrown up twice, and I had a really bad headache. I was just wondering if any of you ladies that have taken this stupid test felt the same way after?

A: Hey

yes I had it a couple of weeks ago, I was really tired/groggy from it, I threw up once, had something to eat and then slept, I felt better after a sleep and was fine the next day.
EDIT – also even though I was feeling that yucky, I never heard anything about my results even after leaving a message with the doctor, so try not to stress!!

Q: Is it okay to fast more than 12 hours for a fasting blood test?
I took a fasting test on Tuesday and it was a 12 hour fasting test. I stopped eating at six on Monday night and took the blood test around 11 on Tuesday. Since I fasted for more than 12 hours, would the results be skewed (such as appearing normal because I haven’t ate for a long time)?

A: I don’t think so but I would ask yout Dr. to be sure. I think it would probably give them even better results. I think they just want to be sure you fasted at least that long.

Q: How will this dose of ibuprofen affect a fasting blood test?
If a patient had a 400 mg dose of over-the-counter ibuprofen 4 hours prior to a fasting blood test, how would it affect the outcome of the test? Would the water that was taken with the medicine affect it at all?

A: Water will not affect the blood work. Ibuprofen shouldn’t be a problem either. I assume this is for a lipid panel, cholesterol and such. I don’t think that even if the blood work were to include a fasting blood sugar it would be affected. Any sugar that might be in the ibuprofen would be out of your system after 4 hours.
Good Luck!

Q: Does eating sugar a night before the fasting blood sugar test affect the results ?
I would like to know if eating sugar a night before the fasting blood sugar test affect the results next morning. For eg if I eat some good deserts on the night before my fasting blood sugar test the next day, will it affect the results drastically or mildly or none at all ?
I am sure it affects the PP test results but does it affect the fasting tests as well ?

A: No.

A fasting blood test should be 6-8 hours without any food or sugar, but the night before shouldn’t matter. If your body is deficient, your own glycogen (sugar from your liver your body uses when you’ve not eaten in a while) will be enough to raise your blood sugar for the fasting glucose test. That’s why it’s fasting- anything your body needs to do to show how well it works on its own can be managed overnight. Even a type II diabetic should be medicated well enough to stay within the normal blood sugar levels of a non-diabetic.

Your body will have managed the desserts, poorly or not, by morning. You will be below 110 or your function is impaired- and if you ate sugar 6 hours ago and you’re still above 110, you ARE impaired. Even if you didn’t eat sugar, if you are impaired, your liver will put you high on its own sugar.

If anything concerns your doctor about the results, he/she will order an HbA1c- hemoglobin A1c. This gives clean, decisive records of the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. It can’t be altered by your eating, just shows your body’s function. If you aren’t 4-6% on this test, you’re impaired. If you’re between 6-7%, you need meds, but you aren’t causing secondary damage yet. If you’re above 7%, you are likely causing complications down the line. You need to cut all sugar and starch until the medicines get worked out.

Eat your ice cream- just not within 6-8 hours of your test- and if you’re diabetic or even slightly overweight, you should stick to sugar-free if possible. Use common sense. If your test is routine, ignore all the rest and eat desserts!!

Cheers!

Q: What is the next step after a positive fasting glucose blood test for diabetes?
I tested positive for diabetes on my fasting blood test, now my doctor is doing a random blood test just to make sure, if thats positive too will I have to go into the hospital? or what will be the next step

A: No!! you won’t go to the hospital!!! Nothing will be different tomorrow from what it is today with the exception of your doctor maybe telling you that you have Hyperglycemia “and to watch your sugars”!!!

Most doctors don’t bother to explain what “watch your sugars” actually means. They poke a prescription at us and say take these pills and come back for another blood test in three months!

I recommend you find a book entitled “Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year” and read it. This will explain more of what you will be going through for the next phase of your life!! It does more than Certified Diabetes Educators or Nurses can do when you meet with them.

I am an email away for your peace of mind!! Write me with woes and doubts!
I have been there and done that and have the t-shirt hanging on the clothes line to prove it.

Q: What does at fasting blood test look for?
My doctor has me doing a fasting blood test to look for diabetes. What are they looking for? High Sugar? Low Sugar? Some Protein? I like to know why things are being done to me but I’m going to a clinic and the doctor really didnt take the time to explain it to me.

A: Glucose: This is a measure of the sugar level in your blood. High values are associated with eating before the test, and diabetes.

The normal range for a fasting glucose is 60 -99 mg/dl. According the the 2003 ADA criteria, diabetes is diagnosed with a *fasting* plasma glucose of 126 or more. A precursor, Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) is defined as reading of fasting glucose levels of 100 – 125. Sometimes a glucose tolerance test, which involves giving you a sugary drink followed by several blood glucose tests, is necessary to properly sort out normal from IFG from diabetes.

Be aware that variations in lab normals exist. Also, Europeans tend to use a 2 hour after eating definition of diabetes rather than a fasting glucose. Using the European standards tends to increase the number of people who are classified as having diabetes.

Q: How long will it take to get a fasting blood test back?
I just had a fasting blood test today. Will they only call if they found something?

A: It depends on what they are looking for. If its for cholesterol then it will be back in 3 to 4 days. If the blood is being tested for other things like liver and kidney functions it can take up to a week. Some blood tests take longer than others.

Q: Can a medic please advise on blood test fasting?
I am having a blood test to-morrow to check the effects of pills for my High Blood Pressure on my Kidneys. Can’t remember if this is a fasting blood test or not. Can someone advise me please?

A: most likely it isn’t , as your urinary and electrolytes E + U can be done regardless of fasting, you are most likely on a medication called a ACE inhibitor or a angiotensin receptor antagonist, in which you would have had a blood test before you started it ie a baseline or rerference reading and now you will be having another test after you have been on this medication to see if its stuffed up your kidneys

Q: Will eating one blackberry in the morning affect the results of a “fasting” blood test?
I was supposed to have a fasting blood test this morning but forgot & ate one blackberry while walking the dog this morning. Will this matter?
The test is for cholesterol (doctor’s notation says VAP Cholesterol LpLla2)? My last real meal was at 7:30 last night. How long should I wait now?

A: when cholesterol is checked, blood sugar is also checked because they compare blood sugar with trigylcerides, so yes, that black berry will skew your results, would reschedule the test for another day when you have fasted for 12 hours prior.

Q: I just had my yearly physical and my blood test showed a fasting glucose of 115?
My doctor has ordered a test at the hospital to check my glucose levels–It was 115 on the fasting blood test in the office. I have never had a problem before–my cholestral is 135 and my blood pressure is great. Do I have diabetes or might this be a fluke? I will have the test but am very worried. Any experience with this issue?

A: That is a normal figure, you should not worry. My sister who is an insulin dependent diabetic, typically tests above 400. When I was helping care for an elderly friend just home from the hospital we were told by her doctor if she tested around 125 first thing in the morning she didn’t need insulin.

Q: fasting blood test and glucose blood test question?
Next week i have to have a fasting blood test and a glucose blood test for the glucose blood test what do they do? Do i have to drink glucose?

A: This is also know as a glucose tolerance test is a medical test in which glucose is given and blood samples taken afterward to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood. The test is usually used to test for diabetes, insulin resistance, and sometimes reactive hypoglycemia or rarer disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. There are different standard doses of glucose, different routes of administration, different intervals and durations of sampling, and various substances measured in addition to blood glucose.

The most common version is-

Preparation:

The patient is instructed not to restrict carbohydrate intake in the days or weeks before the test. The test should not be done during an illness, as results may not reflect the patient’s glucose metabolism when healthy. A full adult dose should not be given to a person weighing less than 43 kg (94 lb), or exaggerated glucoses may produce a false positive result. Usually the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test is performed in the morning as glucose tolerance can exhibit a diurnal rhythm with a significant decrease in the afternoon. The patient is instructed to fast (water is allowed) for 8-12 hours prior to the test.

Procedure:

1. A zero time (baseline) blood sample is drawn.
2. The patient is then given a measured dose (below) of glucose solution to drink within a 5 minute time frame.
3. Blood is drawn at intervals for measurement of glucose (blood sugar), and sometimes insulin levels. The intervals and number of samples vary according to the purpose of the test. For simple diabetes screening, the most important sample is the 2 hour sample and the 0 and 2 hour samples may be the only ones collected.

The results can take dependenteek to arrive dependant on the extra tests carried out and the hospital.

Q: Will moderate exercise shortly before an 8 hour (fasting) blood glucose test result in a lower test number?
I use niacin, and this sometimes results in a blood glucose fasting test result of just above 100. This seems to worry my doctor, but it doesn’t worry me. The niacin works wonders for me. Therefore, I’m looking for a way to bring the test under 100, and keep the doc happy.

A: I think your priorities need shifting. Who cares whether the doc is happy or not? As long as you’re happy, you’re under 110mg/dl, and your HbA1C is under 6, it really doesn’t matter what the doc thinks.

Oh, to answer your question… a twenty minute brisk walk or jog will do wonders for lowering your blood glucose. Just park a mile or two from the doctor’s office a half hour before your next appointment.

Monica: There are two standards for measuring fasting blood glucose. Mean plasma and whole blood. Before we start correcting each other, it would be helpful to define exactly which one we’re talking about. BTW… it’s “affect” not “effect”. You should know that by now. Mean time, let’s not nit pick.

Q: Can you tell me if you can chew gum when you have a fasting blood test? Will it make a difference to result?
if you haven’t eaten for 12 and a half hours and you chew sugar free gum. We it make alot of difference to your fasting blood test.

A: The gum has sweeteners in it instead of the sugar, so yes it is said to affect the results. Its best to have this tests in the morning, so you can fast over night.

Q: I have a fasting blood test reading of 6.4 What does this mean?
Can diet and exercise make a difference in lowering this number. I have had three fasting tests over the past six months and the number is not changing much.

A: Ange, This is pre-diabetes numbers.
Normal Fasting Blood Sugar
A normal fasting blood sugar (which is also the blood sugar a normal person will see right before a meal) is:

83 mg/dl (4.6 mmol/L) or less.

Many normal people have fasting blood sugars in the mid and high 70 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) range.

Though most doctors will tell you any fasting blood sugar under 100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L) is “normal”, there are several studies that suggest that testing with a fasting blood sugar in the mid 90 mg/dl (5 mmol/L) range often predicts diabetes that is diagnosed a decade later.

Possibly you could be diabetic. But for sure damage is being done to your body , as we speak.
Your post meal numbers would be high.
It is now recommended that with numbers like your , is to start on Metformin. The earlier you start the better the outcome.
But to lower your numbers now a Low glycemic diet is in order. He’s a website for 2,480 food and their impact on your glucose levels. It’s a great way to eat for the whole family. A way that we all should be eating. Diabetic or not…http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

Now for the next part , YES , I know most people don’t want to hear it ::EXERCISE> Walking is fine , but Nordic walking is great. Google it. Exercise is as important as diet. For a diabetic its the third piece of the puzzle. Meds, diet and exercise. All equally important. So many diabetics do not exercise and as a result they never get control of their blood glucose levels.

So ange if you start today you may put off this terrible disease. That Glycemic Index , if you study it for a week , you will automaticly know what to eat and what not. I have trouble counting carbs , so thats why I use it.
Remember , when you get good number , the fight is not over. Its a lifetime thing. Always lurking.

Good luck with your new lifestyle. I think you will be pleased..

Tin

Q: Does what you eat the day before affect a fasting blood test?
Can the results of a glucose test change depending what you ate the day before and in what way?
I know that tests for things like iron are affected by what you eat, what about your blood sugars?

A: No, as long as you don’t eat anything (or drink anything other than water) for 8-12 hours before the test. I’m not aware that iron levels are affected by what you ate the day before, either.

If you have somehing called a glucose tolerance test (where you are given a sugary drink) then the results of that can be falsely low if you eat a low-carbohydrate diet before the test.

Q: What happens in a fasting blood test?
Hi I was wondering what exactly happens in a fasting blood test because I have been booked in for one next week because I have nearly every symptom of diabetes (I understand the whole fasting bit I just want to know how they collect and test my blood) . Basically the question is in the title, thank you very much if you reply x
E.g. Will they use a glucose meter to test it, or will they collect some blood from my arm like a normal blood test.

A: You have been asked to fast for a blood test to get a baseline of what your normal analytes are, for example what your glucose level is in you body without your body being exposed to food and drink that will raise your glucose levels. Since I don’t know what you blood form has been ticked for in terms of test, I can only speculate. You may be asked for a fasting glucose level and a further blood sample 2 hrs after drinking a known glucose laden drink eg lucozade, this test is known as a glucose tolerance test which is good to see how well your body deals with the glucose load. The blood will be taken from a vein in your arm.

Q: Diabetic symptoms?
My hubbie is having tests for diabetes but while we wait for the results. Does anyone know whether severe headaches can be a symptom of Diabetes?

Thanks

A: These are symotoms and some things of diabetes.

Common symptoms of both major types of diabetes
Fatigue: In diabetes, the body is inefficient and sometimes unable to use glucose for fuel. The body switches over to metabolizing fat, partially or completely, as a fuel source. This process requires the body to use more energy. The end result is feeling fatigued or constantly tired.

Unexplained weight loss: People with diabetes are unable to process many of the calories in the foods they eat. Thus, they may lose weight even though they eat an apparently appropriate or even excessive amount of food. Losing sugar and water in the urine and the accompanying dehydration also contributes to weight loss.

Excessive thirst (polydipsia): A person with diabetes develops high blood sugar levels. The body tries to counteract this by sending a signal to the brain to dilute the blood, which translates into thirst. The body encourages more water consumption to dilute the high blood sugar back to normal levels and to compensate for the water lost by excessive urination.

Excessive urination (polyuria): Another way the body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood is to excrete it in the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.

Excessive eating (polyphagia): If the body is able, it will secrete more insulin in order to try to deal with the excessive blood sugar levels. Also the body is resistant to the action of insulin in type 2 diabetes. One of the functions of insulin is to stimulate hunger. Therefore, higher insulin levels lead to increased hunger and eating. Despite increased caloric intake, the person may gain very little weight and may even lose weight.

Poor wound healing: High blood sugar levels prevent white blood cells, which are important in defending the body against bacteria and also in cleaning up dead tissue and cells, from functioning normally. When these cells do not function properly, wounds take much longer to heal and become infected more frequently. Also, long-standing diabetes is associated with thickening of blood vessels, which prevents good circulation and our body tissues from getting enough oxygen and other nutrients.

Infections: Certain infection syndromes, such as frequent yeast infections of the genitals, skin infections, and frequent urinary tract infections, may result from suppression of the immune system by diabetes and by the presence of glucose in the tissues, which allows bacteria to grow well. They can also be an indicator of poor blood sugar control in a person known to have diabetes.

Altered mental status: Agitation, unexplained irritability, inattention, extreme lethargy, or confusion can all be signs of very high blood sugar, ketoacidosis, or hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome or hypoglycemia (low sugar). Thus, any of these merit the immediate attention of a medical professional. Call your health care provider or 911.

Blurry vision: Blurry vision is not specific for diabetes but is frequently present with high blood sugar levels.

Diabetes can and often does go undiagnosed because the symptoms can seem harmless and oftentimes normal.
Some diabetes symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Blurry vision
Cuts or sores that are slow to heal
Itchy skin, yeast infections
Increased thirst
Dry mouth
Need to urinate often
Leg pain

Early diabetes symptoms can be subtle or seemingly harmless – if you have them at all. In fact, you could have diabetes for months or even years and not even know it.

In the United States alone, more than 6 million people are unaware that they have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. But you don’t need to become a statistic. Understanding possible diabetes symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment – and a lifetime of better health.

Excessive thirst and increased urination
Excessive thirst and increased urination are classic diabetes symptoms.

When you have diabetes, excess sugar (glucose) builds up in your blood. Your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess sugar. If your kidneys can’t keep up, the excess sugar is excreted into your urine along with fluids drawn from your tissues. This triggers more frequent urination, which may leave you dehydrated. As you drink more fluids to quench your thirst, you’ll urinate even more.

Flu-like feeling
Sometimes diabetes symptoms resemble a flu-like illness. You may notice fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite. That’s because poorly controlled diabetes hampers your body’s ability to use sugar for energy. Instead of fueling your cells, the sugar remains in your blood. This leaves you feeling tired and run down.

Weight loss or gain
Weight fluctuations also fall under the umbrella of possible diabetes symptoms. When you lose sugar through frequent urination, you also lose calories. At the same time, diabetes may keep the sugar from your food from reaching your cells – leading to constant hunger. The combined effect is potentially rapid weight loss, especially if you have type 1 diabetes.

Weight gain is a concern, too. Excess weight can make your tissues more resistant to the action of insulin, which increases your blood sugar level. And the more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant your cells become. That’s why being overweight is a prime risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.

Blurred vision
Diabetes symptoms sometimes settle in the eyes. High levels of blood sugar pull fluid from your tissues, including the lenses of your eyes. This affects your ability to focus.

Left untreated, diabetes can cause new blood vessels to form in your retina – the back part of your eye – as well as damage old vessels. For most people this causes only mild vision problems, such as dark spots, flashing lights or rings around lights. But for others, the effects can be much more serious. In some cases, diabetes can lead to blindness.

Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
High levels of blood sugar impair your body’s natural healing process and your ability to fight infections. For women, bladder and vaginal infections are especially common.

Tingling hands and feet
Excess sugar in your blood can lead to nerve damage. You may notice tingling and loss of sensation in your hands and feet, as well as burning pain in your arms, hands, legs and feet.

Red, swollen, tender gums
Diabetes may weaken your ability to fight germs, which increases the risk of infection in your gums and in the bones that hold your teeth in place. Your gums may pull away from your teeth, your teeth may become loose, or you may develop sores or pockets of pus in your gums – especially if you have a gum infection before diabetes develops.

Take your body’s hints seriously
If you notice any possible diabetes symptoms, contact your doctor. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. Diabetes is a serious condition. But with your active participation and the support of your health care team, you can manage diabetes while enjoying an active, healthy life.

Q: Diabetic Symptoms?
A couple of my friends believe that I have some form of diabetes, but I wanted to know from people who have already been diagnosed, what type of symptoms they had experienced before getting tested. I recently found out that diabetes does run in my family.

I often will get very dizzy and fatigued at times, where my hands will shake and my heart rate will increase. The only thing that really makes me feel better is sitting down and eating something. Sometimes I will become so fatigue and shaky I have to lay down for a few minutes. I’m young, I excercise, and I try to eat well.

I looked online for symptoms, and recently in the last couple of months I’ve noticed more frequent trips to the bathroom, but nothing to excessive.

A: trophibi !
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.

Some diabetes symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away

To know much more about diabetes visit
http://diabetes-abc.blogspot.com

http://www.reddiabetes.com

Q: What are the symptoms of a diabetic?
Diabetic runs in the family, my half brother got it, my mum, my uncles and aunties. Recently, I have bruises appearing on its own. I get tired easily and I’m overweight. What are the diabetic symptoms?

A: Funny this question was asked i too believe i have diabetes so was researching, this is what i found two types of diabets.
Type 1 and type 2. In both are common the below symptoms.

increased thirst
passing water frequently, especially at night
tiredness and fatigue
loss of weight
genital itching or recurrent thrush

item 1 also has the follwoing symptoms
cramps
constipation
blurred vision
recurrent skin infections

In type 2 diabetes, symptoms may go unnoticed for years

In type 2 diabetes, symptoms may go unnoticed for years, and only when complications of diabetes – such as foot ulceration or blurred vision occur – is diabetes diagnosed. Remember that all the symptoms may not be present. Whenever any of these symptoms arise, it’s important to be tested for diabetes.

Diagnosing diabetes
Diabetes may be detected in a routine urine test where excess glucose is present. In type 1 diabetes, people often develop symptoms over a few weeks. They may feel thirsty all the time and need to urinate a lot, and they may feel tired and lose weight.

A blood test that measures the level of glucose in the blood will confirm whether or not the underlying cause is diabetes.

Q: How long does it take diabetic symptoms to develop?
Symptoms such as relative numbness in one or more toe?

Going to me now, :/
I’ve had a blood test not long ago, about a year and a half? Everything turned out peechy apparntly, no issues regarding blood sugar or whatnot, yet I’m having some issues with numbness and would like to know the likelihood of diabetes being responsible.

A: Numbness is one of he several symptoms… But anyway, it can be a long time for the onset of diabetes to completely occur

Q: How can i tell if my dog is diabetic?Symptoms to look for?
Hes losing weight and just seems frail he is a mini dachshund.

A: The first obvious symptoms are a sudden weight loss or gain, accompanied by excessive drinking and urination
the next symptom is vision problems and cataracts,
watch for noticeable thinning of the skin and apparent fragility: these are also serious and indicate that the animal is metabolizing (breaking down) its own body fat and muscle to survive. Dehydration is also common by this point and death can follow quickly.

the losing of the weight is not a good sign and can mean other things also. The best thing to do is go to the vet.

Q: Does anyone with diabetic symptoms also have a stiff neck?
I have a stiff neck most of the time, it seems to happen more often after eating (in the front of my neck). I also have increased thirst & urination, and dizziness.

A: Stiff neck could be meningitis (esp if you are in college) or a pulled muscle or torticollis or something else??.

http://www.integrative-healthcare.org/mt/archives/2007/12/gentle_massage.html

Q: What are the symptoms for being a diabetic?
Just wondering if someone could give me some symptoms for being diabetic. Also can bowel problems (constipation, diarrhea) be part of this?
Can pains in the stomach along with feeling ill also be because of this?

A: When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes my symptoms were:
an unquenchable thirst
frequent peeing (which was dark as I was dehydrated) Also started wetting the bed
stomach pains
blurred vision (I already were glasses but this was different, it was my peripheral (outer) vision that went blurry)
blue lips after exercising/running, due to lack of oxygen (I was 9 years old and my teacher began noticing this after every physical education lesson)
I lost a massive amount of weight over the summer holidays and my skin turned grey
My hair around my forehead began falling out
My breath smelled sweet like pear drops/red wine
I was always tired

Another symptom to look for is slow healing wounds. Some of the symptoms I mentioned above are not noted in many diabetes websites etc, however the nurses at the hospital I was admitted to confirmed that they were all attributed to the diabetes. Hope this helps

Q: I have diabetic neuropathy in hand. Only had diabetic symptoms less than six months. What can i do about this?
I cant find much info about neuropathy in hands. Any ideas please share.

A: First get blood sugar in control. A anti depressant like Amitriptyline is a better choice for anti depressants.Also a Vitamin B 12 (Mecobalamin) is neccessary.And if in a lot of pain :Tramadol is the greatest. It non addictive.

Tin

Q: Do you know diabetic symptoms?
In recent weeks I have been feeling physically exhausted. I am so tired constantly and I just want to sleep all the time even though I have difficulty in doing so. I feel like I might be diabetic becuase sometimes, even just sitting down after walking up the stairs I can feel my heart racing. I’m not overweight. I just wanted to know diabetic symptoms incase thats the condition. But even then I wouldn’t want to get tested by a doctor incase I’m not.

A: Hiya,
Here they are:

Symptom checklist for type 1 diabetic:

* Exceptional thirst
* Dry mouth
* Frequent urination
* Loss of weight
* Weakness or fatigue
* Blurred vision

Symptom checklist for type 2 diabetic:

* Blurred vision
* Cuts or sores that take a long time to heal
* Itching skin or yeast infections
* Excessive thirst
* Dry mouth
* Frequent urination
* Leg pain

Fingers crossed for you

Q: I know there are mnay different symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. is shakiness one of them?
i know that a person who has diabetic ketoacidosis will experience many symptoms of the illness, and they will definitely feel quite ill. I have read about it. I just want to know if the person also feels shaky, in addition to the other symptoms.

A: I’ve never read where shakiness is one of the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. I have, however, experienced shakiness when my glucose is high as well as when it’s low. I’ve never been high enough for long enough to experience DKA. So I can’t tell you from experience. Here’s one of the more comprehensive sites: http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_control_tips/ketoacidosis_symptoms.php

Q: What are the symptoms of becoming a diabetic?
My husband is having the sypmtoms of a diabetic, I don’t know if this is one of the symptoms though, while he urinates it burns. Please respond back, other than that he has all the other symptoms, I don’t know if this has happen to you or know anybody if so PLEASE get back to me THANK YOU!!

A: . Here are the most common symptoms.

–Frequent urination (causing the kidneys to work harder) due to excessive urine
–Excessive thirst
–Tired and weak-flu like symptoms-causing maybe a slow down in activity levels
–Hunger and increased appetite-causing weight gain
–Weight loss in spite of eating more or weight gain fluctuations

Less common are
–Tiredness-just a general lack of energy from the food not being metabolized
–Dry skin
–Dry mouth-causing thirst
–Head aches and pains
–Blurred vision
–Impotence
–Yeast infections
–Difficulty in healing sores frequent infections
–Nerve damage-numbness in extremities

Q: Am I diabetic, are these early symptoms, or just a blood sugar issue?
When I get up in the morning I usually start my day with a strong cup of coffee, then breakfast an hour later so. I have been noticing that after my coffee and before I eat, I get very shaky and often feel like I’m going to pass-out. After I eat something, this feeling usually goes away. Is this a symptom of being diabetic, or just low blood sugar? I often feel very nervous and light headed during these episodes. Any pointers as to what to look for?

A: Low blood sugar coupled with caffeine can give you those symptoms. Try either eating with your coffee or eating first and your coffee later. See if that makes the symptoms go away. If you can check your blood sugar when it happens you will know if it is low blood sugar, below 70.

Q: What are the symptoms of a diabetic kitty?
Other than being overweight, what are some of the symptoms?

A: My kitty is diabetic also. Same deal drinkin lots of water, frequent urination, peeing in places other than the box, loss of weight etc… There is a feline diabetes web site called www.felinediabetes.com they are really wonderful there if you have any questions. My girl is now regulated with food and off of insulin. hope this helps you & everything you will need to know is there along with a community of diabetic cat owners. They nickname a diabetic cat a “sugar cat”

Q: I have symptoms of being hypoglycemic but i have a few more symptoms of being diabetic, what are some syptoms?
sometimes I feel really light headed and tired but other times i can just tell that im feeling cruddy so i’ll drink juice (usually cranberry) and after that i’ll be fine until later. But lately i’ve been drinking a lot of water and it seems like i just can’t quench my thirst, anybody who’s diabetic that wouldn’t mind sharing there symptoms and how they knew they were diabetic would be nice.

A: It is not a good idea assume that you have a disease condition depending on some symptoms. Consult your doctor and have some blood work done.

Q: What are the symptoms of being diabetic?
My ankles are swollen and they stay that way, not pregnant either, always tired, after a meal I’m essessively tired and sleepy, hard time losing weight when I never hardly ever are hungry enough to eat, things are tasteless to me, and I’m always thirsty. Are these symptoms? I have a doctors appointment but cannot get in for another 2 weeks. Any advice?
Just not feeling well at all, essissive sweating also, but at night, I’m wide awake and cannot fall asleep either.

A: well I have been Type I Diabetic for almost 30 years and the main symptoms are excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, any cuts that dont heal promptly, blurred vision, should actually have weight loss, ( as ur body doesnt use glucose efffectively and burns excess fat as fuel),…….on the swollen ankles,..not sure but that sounds like “edema” to me…..but u may wanna call and see if u can get in to ur DR. sooner……good luck with everything,..let me know what happens,

Bodie

Q: diabetes, do you have memory loss as a type 1 diabetic?
I’ve been a diabetic for 30 years now I’m in my 40s and find i have forgotten things i really don’t think most people would.Kinda feel like I’m going a bit crazy with the forgetfulness.

A: Diabetes can cause high blood pressure, heart disease and neuropathy that affect the circulation. People with diabetes (especially uncontrolled diabetes) are at higher risk for stroke. Depending on the area of the brain affected by these circulatory problems, memory can definately be affected.

Q: Could I have type 1 diabetes?
I’m 14.

I have been drinking a lot of water and seltzer in the past few months. I’ve also been urinating frequently.

When I was in 8th grade (last year) I weighed around 134 lbs. This past summer I weighted 127 lbs and now I weigh 120 lbs. This has been unintentional weight loss and I am wondering if this is a big enough weight loss to be a sign.

I’ve been quite tired lately. When I get home from school I am exhausted.

I don’t know if this counts but I have been having some short term memory loss lately.

But my real question is, do these signs have to be extreme in order for one to have diabetes? Thanks in advance!
Also, one day when I was running around (playing tennis) and exercising I got an intense headache.
Thank you!!!
Plus, diabetes is in my family. =(

A: Type 1 diabetes usually develops very quickly, within a matter of weeks, not several months.

Weight loss is a symptom of type 1 diabetes, but its more extreme than what you experienced. Losing 14 pounds within a year is nothing (when you’re talking about it being a symptom for type 1. I’m not saying its “no big deal”), but losing 14 pounds within 2-3 weeks….thats a problem…thats what its like when its a symptom for type 1.

How much water is considered “a lot” for you? An undiagnosed type 1 diabetic a lot of times has unquenchable thirst. They can drink, and drink, and drink and still be super thirsty.

How frequent is “frequent urination?” every hour? every few hours? Before I was diagnosed with type 1, I’d sometimes go every half hour and 4-5 times during the night.

FYI: Type 1 diabetes is different than type 2 (in response to the first answer, “Bux”). A lot of times a person can go for months and months being an undiagnosed type 2 diabetic. I’ve never heard of a type 1 diabetic being diagnosed without having any symptoms.

And about the ” perfectly normal fasting blood sugar levels and still be diabetic.” from Bux. No, not for type 1. You won’t have any normal (or low) blood sugars until you’re diagnosed and have the right treatment (insulin).

Q: What happens to someone with coeliac that goes off their diet continually?
I’ve been diagnosed with coeliac for about 10 years now and I still can’t stick to the diet. I get very few side effects (that are noticeable anyway) but I know long term that problems can arise, such as memory loss. I also have type 1 diabetes so it’s hard enough to stick to that diet, let alone cut out gluten as well.

What else can happen to me long term and how long before symptoms start rearing their ugly heads?

A: Hey I didn’t want your question to go unanswered, so here’s a short list of complications relating to non-compliance of gluten intolerance: lymphoma, lupus, rhumetoid arthritis, depression, anxiety, anemia, B-12 deficiency, and other immune disorders (type-1 diabetes and Sjorgen’s come to mind).

Q: Health Majors Please help! Last test on health & i am really stressed.?
These are some of the ones i dont know. I mean there are ones out of this that i do know but yeah, I am really stressed and need help. Please Please help me.

27. Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan?

type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4

28. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?

crushing chest pain
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lumps

29. What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles?

squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
acute cell melanoma

30. What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death?

West Nile virus
anthrax
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
stroke

31. What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn’s Disease
Colon Cancer
Dysentery

32. Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one’s risk of a heart attack or stroke?

steroids
cholesterol
phospholipids
olive oil

33. What is key to improve cancer’s survival rates?

improve people’s nutrition and lifestyle choices
more research into better chemotherapy drugs
programs that stress early detection and intervention
better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells

34. What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency?

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Paget’s
Grave’s

35. Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?

congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack

36. How is hepatitis B typically transmitted?

fecal-oral route
bacteria and its spores
contaminated blood or sexual contact
breast-feeding

37. Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby’s eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults?

syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia

38. Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nerous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seisures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression?

syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia

39. Which organ is affected by hepatitis?

brain
stomach
uterus
liver

40. Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection?

digestive
circulatory
skin
respiratory

41. The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar?

insulin
adrenaline
testosterone
melanin

42. Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility?

gonorrhea
genital warts
syphilis
chlamydia

43. What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?

bacteria
virus
prion
fungi

44. Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)?

fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain
loss of the ability to sense, move, and think
skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing
severe headache or no symptoms at all

45. Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus?

crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue
excessive urination, thirst, and hunger
flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck
loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating

46. Which of the following could cause a non-communicable disease?

viruses
bacteria
smoking
fungi

47. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?

Alzheimer’s disease
common cold
heart disease
diabetes mellitus

48. Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to cope with a chronic illness?

financial obligations to cover treatment and care that health insurance may not

A: First of all, who made up these questions? I’m not that impressed.
These questions have been around for awhile – you could have just searched Y!A and found identically worded questions.
.
While you may be stressed, if you don’t know the answers to some of these, what are you doing in this class?
Just entering all of the answers takes more time than you spent cutting and pasting them.

27. Type 1 – the body does not produce insulin read this article: http://www.lifescript.com/Health/Conditions/Diabetes/The_Double_Whammy_What_is_Type_3_Diabetes.aspx

28 Crushing chest pain

29. Malignant melanoma

http://www.cancercenter.com/skin-cancer-melanoma.htm

30. Anthrax

https://health.google.com/health/ref/Anthrax

31. Question does not make sense because it is not accurate but the answer has to be dysentery as the other 3 options are not infection related
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diarrhea/

32. cholesterol

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/Atherosclerosis_Causes.html

33. all of the above but if you have to chose one go with programs which stress early detection and insurance plans which cover intervention

34. Alzheimer’s followed by Parkinson’s with dementia

35. Diabetes – but there is a relationship

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2152

36. Hep B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids – read and figure out the answer

http://www.hepb.org/hepb/transmission.htm

37. Several can cause eye infection but the answer you want is gonorrhea
http://www.wdxcyber.com/stds_pregnancy.html
38. see: reference above for answer

39. see: reference in question #36 or just think about it

40. see: question #30 reference

41. see: question #27 reference

42. see: question #37 reference

43. Mad Cow Disease – caused by watching too much Boston Legal in reruns – ok, it is thought to be a prion disease http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_spongiform_encephalopathy

44. see: reference in #43

45. excessive urination, thirst and hunger

46. this one’s on you to think about

47. You don’t know this one? That’s nothing to sneeze at

48. You should be aware of the fact that you can add the rest of the answer by simply returning and adding it.

Q: Please help me! I’m trying to solve these questions! 10 points*?
I’m taking my health class online and I have no clue what these questions mean!
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
HELPP MEE!!!

26. How does HIV affect the body?

It infects red blood cells, decreasing the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.
It infects certain white blood cells, destroying the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection.
It infects the alveoli of the lungs, reducing lung capacity and the effectiveness of the respiratory system.
It infects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow, producing anemia and destroying the immune system.

27. Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan?

type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4

28. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?

crushing chest pain
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lumps

29. What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles?

squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
acute cell melanoma

30. What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death?

West Nile virus
anthrax
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
stroke

31. What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn’s Disease
Colon Cancer
Dysentery

32. Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one’s risk of a heart attack or stroke?

steroids
cholesterol
phospholipids
olive oil

33. What is key to improve cancer’s survival rates?

improve people’s nutrition and lifestyle choices
more research into better chemotherapy drugs
programs that stress early detection and intervention
better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells

34. What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency?

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Paget’s
Grave’s

35. Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?

congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack

A: If you are taking a health class online, you should have been provided reading material.
I can’t give you the answers as that would be cheating but I can provide sites where by reading 2 or 3 paragraphs, you can find the answers rapidly.

26) HIV
http://www.epigee.org/health/hiv_symptoms.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiv-aids/DS00005/DSECTION=symptoms

27) Diabetes in young adults and children
http://mayoclinic.com/health/type-1-diabetes-in-children/DS00931
The next one is a must read if you are taking a health class – longer but it provides some very interesting information
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/23/3/381.full.pdf
Here’s an easy one:
http://www.battlediabetes.com/double-diabetes-placing-your-kids-at-even-more-risk/
Now THINK when you read this next one:

http://doctor.website2go.com/p6.html

28) Not a warning sign of skin cancer
You should be able to get this one easily

http://ezinearticles.com/?Skin-Cancer-Warning-Signs—Five-Signs-and-How-to-Prevent-Skin-Cancer&id=2254326

29) Most dangerous form of skin cancer
You’re going to have to do some reading here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Melanoma—Surviving-the-Least-Common-But-Most-Dangerous-Form-of-Skin-Cancer&id=1597441

30) This one is on you – think back to after 9/11 and remember the scares at various places. You can already eliminate 2 choices: stroke and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. How is West Nile transmitted? Not through the mail.

31) Diarrhea
This is just a matter of looking up each word and doing some simple reasoning – you are looking for a general answer. Do all people with diarrhea have cancer? Isn’t Crohn’s a specialized disease? Look up dysentry – how do people get it? Is it specific or general. Lastly look up IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. Does that feel like the logical answer?

32) Start by looking up atherosclerosis. Ok the answer should be there but if it isn’t…think.
Are steroids a fat? yes/No
Does everyone who has athrosclerosis use olive oil? What diets is olive oil good for?
Now look up cholesterol and then phospholipids. Or to save time just go to Wikipedia and look up Atherosclerosis – your answer is in the first paragraph.

33) What is key to starting cancer treatment?

http://www.canceradvice.co.uk/cancer-news/may-2007/cancer-survival-rates-114/

34) This one is more difficult because it describes the end stages of PD with dementia and it describes completely AD. Think it through. You should also at least know what Grave’s disease is and how it requires early intervention. Did you know that Marty Feldman of Young Frankenstein had Graves? That’s what caused the bulging eyes although it is certainly not the most common symptom.
And most certainly read about the very painful Paget’s disease.

35) First you should figure out what hypertension is – the rest is easy.
Just make a selection from the drop down – keep returning and reading. Or just be logical because you already know that diabetes is pancreatic.

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/default.htm

If you don’t know how to conduct a search, this should help – the search parameters were dictated by the questions.

I can be reached through Yahoo Answers

Q: Can you PLEASE help me solve these!? 10 extra points*?
I’m taking my health class online and I have no clue what these questions mean!
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
HELPP MEE!!!

26. How does HIV affect the body?

It infects red blood cells, decreasing the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.
It infects certain white blood cells, destroying the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection.
It infects the alveoli of the lungs, reducing lung capacity and the effectiveness of the respiratory system.
It infects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow, producing anemia and destroying the immune system.

27. Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan?

type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4

28. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?

crushing chest pain
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lumps

29. What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles?

squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
acute cell melanoma

30. What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death?

West Nile virus
anthrax
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
stroke

31. What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn’s Disease
Colon Cancer
Dysentery

32. Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one’s risk of a heart attack or stroke?

steroids
cholesterol
phospholipids
olive oil

33. What is key to improve cancer’s survival rates?

improve people’s nutrition and lifestyle choices
more research into better chemotherapy drugs
programs that stress early detection and intervention
better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells

34. What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency?

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Paget’s
Grave’s

35. Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?

congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack

A: I provided as many of the search areas as Yahoo Answers permits (10) at the other area where you placed your question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiF.VHHg301RYLVdIslr1twjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20090806211605AALgfYl

I do want to mention that if you are taking this course because it is a requirement for a field other than Health, it is still important to learn how to research for a quick answer.

The whole idea of taking a course is to learn something…not just to get unearned credit.

Here are some of the best and easiest sites to use:
http://health.nih.gov/
Just type in the keyword – disease in the box and you will be given a selection. Try the first and second ones.

Another easy site is the Mayo Clinic using the same procedure as above::

http://www.mayoclinic.com/

That said here are the best keywords and other info to use for each question:

26) I provided website information in my previous answer – this is one where you should really read – I’d avoid Wikipedia on this one as it will just confuse you.

27) The answers are in the other answer I provided
Type in “Diabetes Type 4″ to begin with – you’ll find a shorter selection which will lead you to a discussion of all types and therefore your answer.

28) Warning signs of skin cancer or just think logically and then double check.

29) Fatal form of skin cancer
“Most dangerous form of skin cancer”
or just enter each term provided in the multiple choice

30) Begin at the top of your list and stop when you think you have the answer – If you’re not sure, continue to the last 2.

31) Begin at the top of your list and check each term.

32) The search is “atherosclerosis” – very basic

33) Cancer – survival
You could also type in “American Cancer Society”

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

34) Begin with Alzheimer’s disease
move on to Parkinson’s disease
Paget’s Disease
Graves disease

35) “Hypertension”
and then each of the choices

You can do this and you need to do it. Would you want a doctor or nurse who made it through med school by getting the answers at Yahoo Answers?

Q: More questions about aspartame, diet soda, etc.?
I am 15 years old and I was diagnosed with type one diabetes on X-mas day, 2006. Since then, I have drank (very) roughly 1/2 of a liter of diet soda a day. Everywhere I go on the internet it seems someone has a different opinion on aspartame. I realize most of you aren’t doctors or dietitians, however I’m just looking for some more opinion. Some people say they suffered migraines and memory loss, and after stopping the consumption of diet soda, their symptoms stopped. I, for one, have never felt any different now then I felt before I started drinking diet soda. Others say that the whole deal with aspartame being a poison is all a hoax.

I guess what I want to know is, what do you think of aspartame? Have you or friends/family suffered any sort of symptom which ceased after the exclusion of diet soda from the diet? Will I suffer long term effects (such as cancer, brain tumors) if I continue to drink as much diet soda as I do?

Thanks in advance.

A: Here’s the thing…I’ve had Type 1 for 24 years, and I’ve been drinking Diet Coke constantly since then. I used to have as many as 6-8 cans’ worth a day, now I’m down to 1 or 2 because I’m avoiding caffeine. If there was anything wrong with aspartame, I would be so dead by now. I have never heard of a documented case of someone getting ill from it, or a credible link to it’s use. So I think it’s as safe as anything else. There are a lot of paranoid statements out there like “Aspartame is also an ingredient in antifreeze” and stuff like that. Well, so is water! Lots of things have common ingredients, so that’s a bunch of nonsense.

Also, one answerer said that diet soda has very high sodium – it’s actually very low, 1 can only has 2% of your recommended daily intake. But it does have a lot of acid, which can damage tooth enamel and can cause stomach problems if you have an existing ulcer.

Q: I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Can someone give me an idea of what is wrong?
I’ve been feeling sick for quite awhile. I have type 1 diabetes and I had a full thyroid removal about 2 months ago. I have not medically gotten any better, just WORSE!

Symptoms:
Fatigue, tiredness, brain fog, poor memory, dizziness, depression, irritability, anxiety, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain & cramping, tremors, itchiness, yellow skin, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, panic attacks, loose stools / diarrhea, breathlessness, aching muscles / body ache, joint pain, back pain, dry skin, numbness & tingling, weakness, waking panic attack, severe mood swings, feeling of antisocial, no sex drive.

My husband is tired of my “attitude” but I don’t have one it’s just the way that I feel. MISERABLE. Any ideas?
Also, I see the doctor tomorrow, but they just keep acting like I am insane and do nothing to help improve me, just wait. I am tired of waiting!
Self-harming? Okay some people with real ideas please. Thanks <3

A: you might see if they can check your hormone levels.
Im no doc but it might help.
Good luck

Q: I get cold sweats and nausea, I have been checked for Diabetes but seems that every test comes normal? Help?
I recently had to go to hospital because it go so bad that I couldnt walk or keep anything down. Doctors ran all kind of tests (diabetes-TB-infections) but I feel they missed something because I still have the sweats not as bad but they are still there? any suggestions?

A: Make an appointment with a regular doctor. If he doesn’t find anything have him refer you to a doctor that specializes in endocrinology.
One of the problems with going to an ER rather then a regular doctor is that they deal with the emergency not long term care. Did they advise you to follow up with your doctor if things didn’t improve? If they didn’t they should have. This is SOP.

Q: How can I test Diabetes?
Is it possible for me to have Diabetes if I am experiencing many symptoms, I am urinating frequently, thirsty a lot and have chest pain I think I am diabetic. Where can I test this?

A: Mark – You need to visit your doctor or health clinic as soon as you can to get a urine test (for possible bladder infection and sugar) and maybe be scheduled for a GTT (glucose tolerance test) which requires previous night fasting, a blood sugar test, then drinking a measured sugar drink, and having a second blood sugar test two hours later. If you have bacteria or pus in your urine, then you will likely be started immediately on an appropriate antibiotic.

Q: Can eating before the 3 hour gestational diabetes test cause my blood sugar to be high enough for me to fail?
I failed my 1 hour gestational diabetes test last friday. My level was 146 which isn’t extremely high but high enough they recommended I take the three hour test. I was told that I have to fast the whole morning before the test which concerns me because I become extremely ill when I dont eat. If I eat that morning or drink a caffinated drink will it make me fail the test?

A: YES!!!!!!!!! Please don’t eat. This is a test for you and your child’s health.

Q: Im 18. Me and my bf have no diabetes in our backgrounds so why am i taking the gestational diabetes test?
Just wondering because i was looking the test up on the internet and it said that you dont have to have it unless your over 25, and have a medical history in your family for any kind of diabetes and we dont? He also said i have to get blood taken before i take the sugar drink and after and on the internet it says different… it says you just have to get blood taken after… So im a little confused at this point… Help!

A: Just get the test done, it never hurts to be 100% safe! But yeas they take your blood before and after. Don’t listen to what the internet says. Good luck!

Q: How long does it take for them to find out the results to my diabetes test?
I took a diabetes test 2 weeks ago last friday (16 days) i haven’t gotten a call-nor have we called them (my dad is stubborn) howmany days around should it take to find out? if it helps i got it at around… 12:10? PM thanks

A: it doesnt’ take very long at all.
you should contact your doc or make an appointment.
i found out the same day about mine

Q: Having my gestational diabetes test in a few days?
Last time that I had my blood taken, I blacked out, over heated and almost puked. They took about 4 viles last time. This time they are going to take 2 viles, is there anyway to avoid having another black out spell? I’m not scared this time around, but I prefer not to have that horrible feeling this time.

Also what happens if my diabetes test comes out positive and I have diabetes? Will my baby be okay, and what will I need to do for him?

A: Usually that sort of reaction to a blood draw stems from not having enough nutrients in your system. The glucose test consists of a somewhat nasty drink, then you wait an hour and they do the blood draw. The drink gives you nutrients, so it shouldn’t happen again.

If the test comes out positive, you will likely have to repeat it. The second test is waiting 3 hours. If that is still positive, then USUALLY you are prescribed a pill that you take until the baby is born. The doc may want to do more draws to monitor the levels, but its not like when you have regular diabetes and need to check you blood sugar all the time. The baby could be born large, and the pills will help to keep that from happening. If you want to know more about it, you could Google “gestational diabetes” and see what comes up. Good luck!

Q: How can I make drinking Glucola for my diabetes test more palatable?
I need to do the one-hour Glucose Challenge Test this week, and I am not looking forward to drinking the super-sugary Glucola drink. Are there anyways to drink it that make it taste better?

A: It’s actually not so bad as they say. I was terrified it would taste so horrible that I would barf. But it actually to me tasted like orange kool-aid. And they kept it cold,so that made it even better. It’s only 10 oz,but if you find you don’t like to drink a lot at one time,come thirsty.

Q: How long do I need to fast before the 3 hour gestational diabetes test?
I failed the one hour test, and am taking the 3 hour test at 8:30am tommorrow. The doctor mentioned fasting, but I was still in bed and groggy when hubbie came in with the phone and I missed how long I was supposed to fast for.

I know it was 2 hours for the one hour test, but I think it is longer for the 3 hour test?

A: I was told by 10 pm the night before to stop eating, and the test was at 8 Am the folowing morning

Q: do all pregnant woman have to take a gestational diabetes test?
i have to make an appointment for a gestational diabetes test soon. i am thinking about not making the appointment because i don’t want any sugar in my body. i do not consume any sugar whatsoever. even when i wasn’t pregnant i never had sugar. i hate candy i hate soda i hate all foods that have sugar. so i am wondering is if i have to make the appointment? i am not willing to put sugar in my body against my will.

A: No one has to take any medical test that they do not want to.

I strongly suggest you discuss your concerns with your Dr or midwife before you decide. The drink they give you is not a cane-sugar drink, but a glucose syrup. (The same glucose found in grapes, etc, according to Wiki). I don’t know if that makes a difference to you in your diet?

Gestational Diabetes doesn’t just put your baby at risk of being born early, but it can also lead to your baby being unable to regulate his or her own blood sugar levels at birth, and even under-developed lungs. Even if you eat a perfect diet, you can still be at risk, for no other reason than the hormones produced by the placenta can keep your body from using insulin properly. So even if you are not eating sugars, your baby is getting the sugars produced by your body when you eat grains, fruit and milk. This test is the only way I know of to see if that is happening.

Now that I have written that…I wonder if you can just test your blood sugar levels for a few weeks? If you do not have diabetes, the supplies won’t be covered (the strips cost about a buck a piece in Ontario). And you would have to test 7 times a day, most likely.

Again, please, please discuss your concerns with your health care provider. They may have other options or just a lot more info for you to help you decide.

Q: Is there any diabetes test Devices without using blood?
I am 29 weeks preganat Asian and failed my first glucose tolerance test with a 142. Before the pregant, I weighted 112 lbs, but now I am 135 lbs. I am 25 years old. I’ve done the 3 hrs glucose toerance test and I am waiting for the result. However, I still would like to buy a device for watchout my glucose.
1. Is there any devices can do the test without lanciante your skin?
2. Or if I have to, which brands and model will you suggest?
3. Do I need to buy strips for that?
Kindly thanks for your help.

A: so far, no one has been successful in monitoring blood glucose without the blood, ya gotta have blood. Most of the meters out there are about the same, yes you have to poke yourself, yes you have to have strips to put into the meter once you have blood on the strip. It is expensive, very expensive. If your doctor isn’t recommending it, I wouldn’t do it. But, if you must, you can get the equipment you need from any drug store, the strips run about fifty dollars a month and the meters cost anywhere from 25 dollars to 250 dollars.
Did the doctor say you “failed” the glucose tolerance test? Because 142 is not all that high a number after ingesting pure sugar, at least wait for all your lab results to come back before you jump to buying a meter.

Q: Can a diabetes test be falsely negative?
I have all of the symptoms of diabetes:
excessive thirst
frequent urination
irritability
blurry vision
fatigue
excessive hunger

I got tested for diabetes after fasting for 8 hours, but the test came back negative. Is it possible to test negative for diabetes, but its acutally a bad test? I am just wondering what is causing these symptoms if its not diabetes. Thanks!

A: The test you had would have been a fasting blood sugar level. It does not come back as a positive or negative, but as a number indicating the level of sugar in your blood at the time. You could always have the test repeated if you are worried, but I would discuss the result with the doctor first and see if your results were on the borderline of being high. Most of your symptoms could be related to other things. Is your diet healthy? You could be very thirsty because your diet is high in sugar or salt, drinking more will lead to urinating more. Maybe you are excessively hungry because your diet is not containing the right foods – do you eat a lot of refined carbohydrates like white bread, cakes, biscuits, sugar, if so you may need to change to whole grain and low GI carbohydrates which will make you feel more full. Protein will also help. You could be tired due to a poor diet as well. And the irritability could be related to your diet or lifestyle. Do you exercise enough? You may need to have your eyes checked to make sure you don’t need glasses. I am only speculating here, but if you fit the description you may just need to look at your lifestyle and change a few things to feel 100% better. Good luck!!

Q: What does it mean if you fail your diabetes test?
She had a test last week and she had to drink a bad tasting drink and sit around for an hour. The person drawing the blood was late in taking it but I was curious what does this mean?

A: She took a test for gestational diabetes. The one hour test checks blood glucose (sugar) levels to see how her body reacts to sugar in her food. Diabetes can cause problems with her pregnancy, such as high birth weight babies which increases C-section rates. If she failed the one hour test, she may or may not have gestational diabetes…She will be sent back to lab for a three hour test, where she will have blood drawn at one hour intervals after drinking the soda. If two of the three levels are high, she will be told she has gestational diabetes and will be sent to a nutritionist to try to control her blood sugar levels through her diet. If she can’t control it through diet, she will need insulin shots…Many fail the one hour test, but pass the 3 hour test…Unfortunately I failed mine for two pregnancies, but I was able to control mine through diet.

Q: Where can i get free diabetes test strips and lancets?
I am diabetic and have a contour meter and cant afford the test strips and lancets.Is there a place i can get them for free?

A: If you live in the U.K. your GP can prescribe them.

Q: how do I get FREE diabetes test strips ?
I have absolutely NO medical coverage, dont qualify for state help and cant afford medicare at $221 a month and cant afford health Ins through husbands job, I have diabetes and no financial means to pay for my much needed test strips.

A: good luck I can’t find them nowhere for free . I go to a clinic and get them half price , that’s better than full price

Q: Can you help me understand my diabetes test results?
Took an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and after 2 hrs, it was 149 mg/dl and also they took blood for something called an A1C test and that was at 4.9%.

A: Your level of glucose at the 2 hour mark (149 mg/dL = 8.3 mmol/L) is higher than the cutoff of the normal level which is 7.8 mmol/L. However, it is not high enough to diagnose diabetes. At this level, this would be called “impaired glucose tolerance.” This means that even though your test does not show diabetes, your risk of developing outright type 2 diabetes in the near future is very high.

The Hemoglobin A1C test estimates how your sugars have been in the past three months by measuring sugar attached to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Your target is to be below 6% so that is reassuring so far.

Hope that helps.