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Diabetes
Diabetes is caused when the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other foods to energy. Causes are not known, but appear to be both genetic and environmental, with being overweight and not getting exercise being contributing factors. This category is for questions about Diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and Pre-diabetes, and all questions related to them.
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I do not know if your dog is a diabetic. You will have to take your dog to the vet and have the doctor look at the dog.
Can a diabetic eat mashed potatoes?
It depends. It varies from person to person. For example, some diabetics (particularly diabetics type 1) who are using insulin can eat a small to moderate amount. Whereas some diabetics type 2 who do not need to take insulin (some type 2s do, others do not) can eat only a tiny amount or none whatsoever.
What are th best foods to bring down blood sugar levels?
Essentially, any foods with carbohydrates will raise blood sugar. This is why aside of cutting out all sources of sugar (aside of the occasional small "cheat"), an endocrinologist will recommed a low carb diet for a Type 2 Diabetic such as myself.
I can't say I've come across a specific food that will actually lower blood sugar, however there are several high in fiber such as lima beans, oatmeal, the acidic properties of vinegar, foods rich in magnesium such as spinach and almonds.
Cinnamon is an ingredient that's best listed as "may help lower blood sugar." However this may vary from person to person - I used to take cinnamon supplements and personally it had no effect on my glucose, but that's not to mean it wouldn't help others.
Why does diabetic shock occur?
Your body uses the sugars in food as fuel. When healthy, the body produces just enough insulin to digest the food you are eating, maintaining the proper blood sugar level to provide fuel for the cells in your body.
In diabetes, your body no longer produces enough insulin, or is unable to make use of the insulin you have. Many times, diabetes can be treated with oral medication that make it easier for the body to use the insulin. But if you simply do not have enough, then you will need insulin injections. The injected insulin needs to be in balance with the sugar in your blood.
If you inject too much insulin, or if it is injected improperly, then the new insulin can digest ALL of the sugar in the bloodstream too rapidly, using up all your fuel. Just like a car, when you run out of fuel, you stop. Insulin shock, when there is too much insulin and not enough sugar, can cause dizziness, fainting, coma, and even death.
If you think you have had too much insulin and are running out of fuel, add more fuel in the form of sugar. One of the best fuels is orange juice, so diabetics who are insulin dependent ought to have some orange juice handy at all times.
If someone faints and the cause may be insulin shock, call an ambulance immediately, or get the person to a hospital.
Just because you have diabetes does it mean you automatically lose your toes?
Definitely not! You need to take good care of your feet. My husband has been diabetic for over thirty years and his only foot problem is a lost toenail (because he dropped a dresser drawer on it. It never healed properly, possibly--but not definitely--because of his diabetes.) Diabetics who have diabetic neuropathy might not notice a foot injury because they don't feel their extremities. Not noticing problems can lead to problems getting worse. If you have a partner, have that person look at your feet for any signs of injury. It's sometimes hard to see parts of your own feet.
What are some foods that are recommended for diabetics?
Foods that are diabetes friendly are low glycemic, low in sugar and carbs, high fiber, and low fat. Any lean protein would be an example as well as healthy cereals and produce.
Does thyroid gland mean controls blood sugar levels?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. It is responsible for producing hormones that regulate our metabolism, as well as other body organs.
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
An undiagnosed or untreated thyroid condition can increase the risk for heart disease as well as other symptoms like weight gain, fluid retention, fatigue, constipation, forgetfulness, dry skin, dry hair, irregular periods and increased chance of miscarriages.
Talk with your doctor regarding any questions you have about your thyroid, as well as symptoms associated with your thyroid health.
Related Article: What Is a Thyroid?
Difference between a diabetic and a non diabetic?
Type I diabetes, the kind that usually happens in youger people, is caused by a person's own antibodies attacking the pancreas and making it not able to produce insulin. Type II diabetes, the kind that happens in overweight and older people happens because although the pancreas produces enough insulin, the body is not able to use it.
What is Diabetic retinopathy screening?
If you have had diabetes for an extended period of time then you may want to get checked for diabetic retinopathy. It is a condition that diabetics can suffer from after having diabetes for a long time.
What are the best types of insulin syringes for the treatment of diabetes?
The best brand of insulin syringes is called SureComfort and they can be found online. Another highly recommended brand is called BD, which is also easily available online.
Can you take paracetamol if you have diabetes?
Tengo diabetes y el médico me la recetó por tres días, Una cápsula cada doce horas
Why is insulin released into the body?
Insulin is released when the beta islet cells of the pancreas detect elevated levels of glucose in the blood. When insulin is released it causes cells throughout the body to store glucose thus reducing levels in the blood.
Can you join the coast guard if you are a diabetic?
A person with diabetes cannot enter any branch of the US military including the Coast Guard. It is sometimes possible to join the Coast Guard Auxiliary with diabetes.
B How can you tell where sugar enters the blood?
Many things like...
- Start to fart a lot
- Become fat and can't run well
- You only sleep, eat, and watch TV
- If you get a cut green puss squirts out
That's all there are many more but that is all I can put!
What do you do to bring blood sugar up?
you can eat a small snack or eat glucose tablets to raise it.
When does a A1C get promoted to sra after demotion?
If you enlist as an AB or AMN then SrA will be put on at 36 months to the day you arrived at basic training. If you enlisted for 6 years or did Jr ROTC or had college credits or achieved a certain rank as a boy scout therefore coming in as an A1C you will put on SrA 28 months to the day you graduated basic training.
Do herbs even help cure diabetes?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be very skeptical of such things. See also the link below for more details on why.
herbalstrust.com/category_diabetes.html
What sugars can you eat if you have gestational diabetes?
What type of diabetes is this? If it is type 2, then a well balanced diet (from that food pyramid). The diet of a type 2 diabetic is the same as a good idea for any healthy person. If it is type I <INSERT ANSWER HERE>.
Don't forget the important nutrients in pregnancy like iron, folate and calcium.
Does heredity play a part in diabetes?
Both the main types of diabetes have a heredity component. In type 2 obesity is also a major factor. Its a bigger factor than heredity. In type 1 bad luck is a major facotor, it actually has less of hereditary link than type 2.
If your grandma had diabetes and it runs in your dads side of the family will you get it?
Yes, you can. There is a higher chance for you to get Type 1 diabetes wherein it is (mostly) genetically transmitted by your parents to their offspring. Your father may have it too, he just doesn't know it yet. Better have him check earlier, just to be safe.
I found this site diabetes-research.net that deals with diabetes. Their intensive diabetes research helps individual to know more about diabetes and shows some tips/ways on how to prevent and minimize the effects of diabetes and most of all they provide diabetes menu plans to help manage diabetes for those who suffer the illness.
Hope that helps in some way.
Is an A1c of 6.6 high in a diabetic?
The hemoglobin a1c gives an estimate of how the sugar has been running for the last three months and is often used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. It is normally between 4 and 6 with levels above 6.5 being considered diagnostic of diabetes. The goal of diabetes treatment is usually to keep it below 7.0.
So an a1c of 6.6 is higher than normal and diagnostic of diabetes but is considered to reflect well controlled diabetes.
Can diabetics drink orange jiuce?
Yes, people with diabetes can eat citrus fruits.
One serving of orange is one small orange which has approximately 15g of carbohydrates.
Grapefruit is a fruit you want to be careful of if you take certain medications.
Here is a great article about how grapefruit and other citrus fruits react with medication.
