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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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Which kill you faster diabetes or lung cancer?

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Both conditions can have serious consequences, and the outcome depends on various factors, including the stage of the disease, overall health, and how well the condition is managed.

In the case of diabetes, complications such as cardiovascular issues, kidney problems, and infections can contribute to a decline in health. Proper management of diabetes through lifestyle changes, medications, and regular monitoring can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.

Lung cancer, on the other hand, is a type of cancer that can be aggressive and may spread to other parts of the body. The prognosis depends on the type of lung cancer, the stage at which it is diagnosed, and the effectiveness of treatment. Advanced stages of lung cancer can be challenging to treat, and the disease may progress more rapidly.

It's crucial for individuals with diabetes or lung cancer to work closely with healthcare professionals to manage their conditions effectively. Early detection, appropriate treatment, and lifestyle modifications can positively impact outcomes and quality of life. If you or someone you know is facing either of these conditions, seeking prompt medical attention and adhering to a personalized treatment plan are essential steps in improving prognosis and overall well-being.

Diabetes treatment with forever living products?

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this is depend on the type of diabetes and what is the stage of diabetes. so if you have a normal diabetes you can take aloe Vera gel two times in a day (empty stomach), fields of green three times in day after meal, garlic thyme three times in a day after meal. this is sufficient for normal diabetes. if you have any other question mail me at skaushik617@gmail.com . i feel happy for help you.

Cat has diabetes and not eating is he dying?

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If your cat is diabetic and won't eat, it's important to see a veterinarian right away. Cats with diabetes can experience fluctuations in their condition, and not eating can indicate a variety of potential problems, including worsening diabetes, complications, and other underlying health problems.

What does too much sugar do to your body?

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sugar can suppress the immune system. can produce a significant rise in triglycerides. causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat the more elasticity and function you loose. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis... contributes to saliva aciditycan cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity...can decrease growth hormone, can contribute to diabetes and the list is endless. But this is if consumed in excess, the harmful effects of sugar in general would be the hyperactiveness and effects on dental health

What kind of food can a dog with diabetes eat?

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You should ask your Veterinarian who diagnosed this, this question. I think they have prescription diets available for dogs with diabetes. Ask your Vet this question too.

Stay away from treats unless it is some sort of a vegetable such as a piece of carrot or sweet potatoe, celery, squash, cantalope but only in small amounts and again check with your Veterinarian first. These are for treats only and again in small amounts only.

What do you do if you accidently gave your dog too much insulin?

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Depends on how long ago you fed your animal, if you fed an hour ago its ok to give the insulin, you must watch how close the insulin shots are, usually they are 12 hrs apart on Humulin NPH. If you fed 6 hrs ago, I would give 1/2 of the dosage. go to http://p092.ezboard.com/fpetswithdiabetescaninediabetes

What would happen if you had no liver?

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Your food would not get digested properly; as the liver sends bile to break down food to the small intestine. You would die, most likely.

What is the chance of diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal?

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The chance of a diabetic baby born to parents who are both heterozygous normal depends on the sex. If the baby is a boy, there is a 50% chance while if it is a girl, there is a 25% chance.

What are the symptoms of diabetes in a dog?

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The same as in a human. You can check their BG on their ear if you want to know.

Some of the symptoms are that they drink a lot more water than usual, they urinate a lot more often, they may be very hungry, and they may (or may not) have cloudy eyes.

Is banana good for diabetic patients?

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Banana when eaten in recommended amounts is good for a person with diabetes. Bananas have three natural sugars; glucose, fructose and sucrose. Besides carbohydrates it bananas are also packed with many other nutrients like potassium, tryptophan, B vitamins, iron and fiber. As bananas are loaded with simple carbohydrates they tend to increase your blood sugar levels in a very short period of time. Thus the serving size of banana is important and should be lower than any other fruit low in carbohydrates like a pear or an apple. For example, if you eat one apple in your mid morning snack then for a change or for variety you substitute the apple with banana, but remember the serving size will vary from the low carbohydrate fruits; you may include just half a medium size banana. The serving size will again largely depend on the number of calories you include in your daily diet. Banana and other fruits high in simple carbohydrates which can cause a blood sugar spike are often recommended for consumption in restricted amounts. However you need not avoid all these fruits completely. If you eat bananas and other fruits high in carbohydrates like mango, custard apple, sapota, jackfruit and grapes in moderation or in the recommended allowance, keeping in mind your carbohydrate intake per meal, then they are definitely good for a person with diabetes.

What is the best food for diabetic cats?

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According to Dr. Lisa Pierson, at the catinfo.org website, and the Feline Diabetes Message Boards, at the felinediabetes.com website, the best cat foods (for diabetics and most other cats) are those CANNED or RAW foods meeting these criteria:

* No more than 10% calories from carbohydrate (see the binkyspage.tripod.com/canfood.html web page if you're in the USA, and the binkyspage.tripod.com/nonusfd.html web page, otherwise.)

* About even calorie split between protein and fat (as per charts above)

* Protein mostly from muscle meat, not vegetable or organ meat.

* Proper amounts of taurine, calcium, and other cat requirements

Diabetes is a disease intimately related to diet, so these recommendations are not just nice, they are crucial. The change in blood sugar depending on carbohydrate content of food is quite dramatic, and easily seen with a standard glucometer. See the recommended dosage survey and note the changes depending on diet at the felinediabetes.com/fdmbsurvey.htm web page

How can you tell if your cat gets diabetes?

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You can tell if your cat is dying of liver failure by taking your cat to a Veterinarian and getting it checked out. Your Vet could maybe add some years to your Cat's life or maybe diagnose something else. You owe it your cat to take it in to be checked out by your Veterinarian.

Can a dog develop diabetes?

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Yes they most certainly can. They need to be treated just as people are.

Also, certain breeds of dogs are more prone to weight gain (particularly lap dogs like Pugs).

For help and information, please see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Links.

Vodka and diabetes?

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Drinking when you are a diabetic can involve some risks, you should consult your health care professional who manages your diabetes about how much risk you can take, considering your state of blood glucose control and organ health. The American Diabetes Association recommends that when a physician has approved an occasional alcoholic drink you restrict that to a maximum of 1 drink per day for females and 2 drinks per day for males or as your doctor instructs. 1 drink of vodka would equal 1.5 oz of the alcohol, plus any mixer.

Vodka is one of the types of alcohol that is often suggested for those who are diabetic or otherwise counting calories. Other suggestions are dry white wines. Rum is the same as vodka, although perhaps a slight improvement over vodka since rum is absorbed just a bit less quickly into the blood stream.

You must also consider calories consumed in alcoholic drinks in your total daily calorie count. For most of the diabetic exchange diets, usually 1.5 oz of 100 proof vodka (or gin, rum, whiskey, and brandy) is 100-120 calories and equal to 2 fat exchanges.

Some other things to consider and/or remember:

  • Only drink when you have food in your stomach and only in moderation.
  • Do not mix alcohol with your medications without consulting your doctor and/or pharmacist first.
  • Alcohol stimulates the appetite, you must be be especially well disciplined while drinking to avoid over eating or eating the wrong things.
  • Alcohol is a depressant. For those who have depressive mood disorders, or eating disorders this can trigger binges and other problems later.
  • A moderate amount of alcohol will slightly lower your blood sugars.
  • Excess amounts of alcohol will eventually raise the blood sugars.
  • Drink slowly to avoid a gush of carbs into your blood stream.
  • Use sugar-free mixers.
  • Know what to expect by keeping close checks on your blood sugars before, during and after drinking to be sure to be aware of how the alcohol affects your blood sugar control.
  • If you have diabetic neuropathy, you need to avoid over drinking which could cause you to have accidental injuries that might not heal.
  • If you get insulin shock from alcohol lowering your blood sugar levels, when evaluated with alcohol on your breath, your condition may be mistaken for only drunkenness and the hypoglycemia could go without treatment. Be sure you have plans and methods in operation for emergency personnel to discover your medical history, i.e., medical alert jewelry, etc.

More information about different types of alcohol:

  • 12 oz light beer includes 5 gm of carbs, is 100 calories and counts as 2 fat exchanges.
  • 4 oz dry wine includes 0 - 2 gm of carbs, is 80 - 85 calories and counts as 2 fat exchanges.
  • 1.5 oz of gin, rum, vodka, whiskey and brandy has no carbs, is 100 - 120 calories and counts as 2 fat exchanges.
  • 1.5 oz of liqueur counts as 2 fats and 1 starch exchange.
  • 12 oz wine cooler counts as 2 fats and 2 fruit exchanges.

Can artificial sweeteners raise a diabetic's blood sugar?

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It depends on the exact artificial sweetener, and yes, some do. Those based on sugar alcohols will still raise the blood sugar. Such sugar alcohols are often used in products labeled sugar free. The of thumb is if it has carbs, it will raise blood sugar, the only possible exception is Carbs in the form of Fiber.

Maltodextrin still does raise it as does crystaline fructose. Dextrose does not. You need to be very careful now with artificial sweeteners. Check the internet for more information.

Diabetics patients use artificial sweeteners, as they thought that the artificial sweeteners are sugar free but it is not so. The powdered sweeteners used in the coffee does not contain the high sugar level and it does not raise the diabetics blood sugar level. The best diabetic diet is to be followed in order to maintain the average diabetics blood sugar level.

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There are not only artificial sweeteners that contain carbohydrates, but some that may cause the problems you are trying to prevent. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame can indirectly cause diabetes. They are chlorinated hydrocarbons. So, the molecule looks like sugar, except a chlorine atom replaces the hydrogen molecule. Research shows that this type of compound can cause elevations in insulin, leading to a longer term problem of insulin resistance, from too much insulin hanging around for a long period of time. That can lead to premature aging, and diabetes, which is a huge problem. Making people believe that artificial sweeteners are no problem only compounds this misconception.

Even worse, aspartame breaks down into formaldehyde and methanol in the bloodstream. Such chemicals are neurological toxins, meaning that they can kill nerve tissue. Diabetics are already at a risk for neuropathy, meaning the nerves in their limbs, eyes, and in other places may die. Neuropathy in the feet can lead to eventual amputations. A prolonged increase in blood sugar can damage capillaries, including those feeding the extremities and nerve endings. If they have immune problems, then pathogens and infections can further cause damage, especially if there are any injuries. Aspartame breaks down into chemicals that are directly toxic to nerves, so the reduction in sugar is not worth the damage cause by the aspartame metabolites.

Saccharin has been determined to cause cancer in rodents. However, there is no way to correlate this with humans since humans are larger and would likely not ingest as much as the rats in the studies.

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I am a type 1 diabetic and have to take 1 extra unit in the A.M. if I drink a cup of coffee with 1 packet of Splenda in it! If I don't my blood sugar rises! so my answer to this question is yes it does.

Does chicken affect diabetes?

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Eggs increase the risk for not only heart disease, but also for diabetes (the leading cause of lower-limb amputations, kidney failure, and new cases of blindness), according to a meta-analysis published in Atherosclerosis. People who consumed the most eggs had a 68% increased risk for developing diabetes, compared with those who ate the fewest eggs. For those who already had diabetes, the risk for developing heart disease from eating the most eggs jumped by 83%. Even just a single egg a week may increase the risk of diabetes.

How much is 1 gram of cinnamon?

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Even the lowest amount of cinnamon, 1 gram per day (approximately ¼ to ½ teaspoon), produced an approximately 20% drop in blood sugar; cholesterol and triglycerides were lowered as well. When daily cinnamon was stopped, blood sugar levels began to increase.

Can diabetics eat cucumbers?

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Absolutely. Diabetics can eat cucumbers. They are very low on the simple carbohydrates that they have to control. Since they are a vegetable, actually technically a fruit, they are very healthy to eat for everybody.

Will drinking water lower blood sugar?

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Iam a type 1 diabetic Have been for 15 years. Water will help in lowering your blood sugars but if they are higher they are not enough to do the job alone. Insulen (if type 1) and exercise are best. Also cinnamon is sometimes used for regulating blood sugars although it is more effictive in type 2 diabetics

Just yesterday I was speaking with a dietican about my diet. Veggies, fats (such as butter) cheese and proteins are all highly unlikely to raise a blood sugar in fact on diet charts created for diabetics they are called freebies, you can eat as much as you like without worring about those foods raising blood sugars. Protiens are something you have to be careful with because they are harsh on your liver and kidneys.

Can diabetics drink decaf coffee?

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Yes . Diabetics can drink unsweetened coffee. It need not be decaffeinated either. In fact, researchers have found (while accounting for other diabetes risk factors, such as body size) that people who drank more coffee were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus. This relationship was stronger in women than in men. The researchers did not find a relationship between decaffeinated coffee intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

What kinds of sugar substitutes can you use for a diabetic pound cake recipe?

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The healthiest and sweetest diabetic pound cake recipe is probably Splenda Blend Sour Cream Pound Cake. This recipe is very easy and subsitutes splenda for sugar, for the diabetes patient.

Can you eat peanut butter if you have type 2 diabetes?

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This is the sort of carbohydrate that is best avoided. If you want rice, opt for a small portion of unrefined brown rice. A jacket potato would be better than chips, fries, saute or roast potatoes.

What is the difference between candy and diabetic candy?

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The difference is that candy is for average people and diabetic candy is for people with diabetes who can't take in too much sugar

Why some foods may taste sweet but have very little glucose?

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Because the receptors of the tongue react to certain compounds like as if they were sweet even though they don't have glucose. Examples of foods that taste sweet yet do not have glucose include sugar alcohols.

How much sugar does 7 UP have?

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A 20 ounce bottle of 7 UP has approximately 25 grams of sugar. The same bottle has approximately 26 grams of carbohydrates.