Diabetes

I got tested during a physical last month. I have normal blood sugar levels, according to the doctor, and am nowhere near being diabetic yet (as my diabetic-for-20+-years-father assured me).

The thing is, I realize that even though I'm doing everything I can to avoid getting the dreaded disease (I'm not obese, monitor my diet and get regular excersize), diabetes still very much runs in my family. Right off the bat I can name about seven (immediate and distant) relatives who have it.

If there is much of a chance I could still get it, I'd like to hold it off as long as I can (having a chronic health problem is no good when you're in college, and I do intend to enlist in the military after I graduate, but that's beyond the point).

How much of a risk do I still have?

2007-09-07 19:58:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 18:12:55 · 11 answers · asked by elnakriel 1

Hi i am getting certified in life saving and i have type one diabetes. I am curious to whether i can be a paid life gaurd?

2007-09-07 16:35:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am 15 and have been doing research on the internet and for the past couple months i have been going to the bathroom to pee at least 6 times a day and drink at least 6 bottles of water a day. my grandma has either low or high blood sugar. i eat alot but still am at 125 pounds does this consist with diabetes???

2007-09-07 15:27:03 · 12 answers · asked by gca328 1

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2007-09-07 13:20:22 · 3 answers · asked by lonknight557 1

2007-09-07 08:02:04 · 14 answers · asked by tony2nesha 1

my father is a diabetic and was recently put on a diabetic diet, but there is one problem. He takes like sugar in his coffee, is there any good sub statue. I heard once that diabetics shouldn't take sweet and low, but other than the i only know about splenda sugar product. anyone know a good sugar alternative that my dad can use in his coffee?

2007-09-07 05:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by quileter 2

2007-09-06 16:30:40 · 20 answers · asked by joanne k 1

2007-09-06 16:07:03 · 9 answers · asked by paul 1

I am looking for a website for my mother that might help with purchasing her glucose strips and needles.

2007-09-06 15:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 10:15:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have type 2 diabeties. I take 5mg of glyburide aday. I have lost over 40lbs since I was diagnosed 2 years ago.

2007-09-06 09:30:46 · 14 answers · asked by satrurn1256 2

My fasting blood sugar test is 189 and the doctor told me it was to high. I asked her if this means I have diabetes and she said I cant tell you, you have to get tested for diabetes because this was a womens clinic. I pricked my finger and the meter states my blood sugar is 165 on an empty stomach. What should I do. Please help. Thanks

2007-09-06 06:43:43 · 12 answers · asked by jannygirl31 1

2007-09-06 06:22:56 · 35 answers · asked by niqqie 1

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2007-09-06 06:13:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 05:18:27 · 3 answers · asked by Harmonica 1

I need your opinion- I am very new to diabetes. I am 21 weeks pregnant and just found out I am diabetic. They don't believe it is gestational. I am 22 yrs old, 4'11 90lbs. I have autoimmune hepatitis diagnosed when I was 16. (my immune system attacks my liver) Along with the diabetes I found out I have a very under active thyroid. All of these things that are wrong with me are like the complete opposite of my body type. An underactive thyroid would cause you to gain weight right? Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in heavier people right? I had no symptoms of ANYTHING. My docs are still pretty baffled so I don't get good answers from them- do you guys think any of this could be related to the other? I was also wondering how an insulin pump works? My levels are CRAZY- my fasting level is sometimes over 300 so the docs mentioned if it doesn't get under control we may need to use a pump. I already take 5 shots a day (Humalog and Humalin) so how would a pump be different? I AM SO CONFUSED!!

2007-09-06 02:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by JenSky413 2

I hate going to the doctor, is there a way beside going to the doctor, to tell if im diabetic. My father and some of my cousin, on my father side, and my step brother is all diabetic, im worry i might be too.

2007-09-06 01:36:21 · 19 answers · asked by funky 3

I'm a diabetic, Type 1 and I've had it for 34 years. I'm 36. I take two shots a day. I have never really been on a plan to lose weight. I am 165 pounds and 4ft 11 but I'm solid as a rock. I use to walk all the time before I got my car which kept me maintaining my weight but now it seems I'm doing nothing but gaining. Any ideas? I can't afford a gym right now. Is there a Diabetic Plan out there that I can use?

2007-09-06 00:16:01 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous

my husband has very unstable readings. The highest he has been , that we know of is 235. However sometimes within an hour of eating he is in the normal range- which makes us happy- and then before his next meal , or bedtime, he checks at it can be around 190 or more. What can cause this, and do you have any suggestions? He is only Starlix and cinnamon tabs. The cinnamon tabs have helped with his after meal readings.

2007-09-05 19:37:05 · 2 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7

I'm flying cross country, Will they let me take my OJ. I can't use theglucose products. They are unpredictable with my sugars. And sucrose takes too long to convert I also don't get sx of LBS till I'm in the 30s So I need something that works fast and OJ seems to work the best for me

2007-09-05 16:44:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started on Metformin & Avandia, had to discontinue Avandia because of water retention. Now I have no energy & muscle weakness, & get short of breath, with the least exercise.
Could these be side effects of the Metformin?
I've read that they are;-{ what's next?

2007-09-05 16:25:46 · 16 answers · asked by Robert S 7

I' pre-dibetec, but i do become dibetec is it possiable to live with it without medication?

Someone who becomes diabeteic functions without the medication before their put on it, so if i were to never take it, would i be fine?

2007-09-05 14:46:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

need to know all i can about it...

2007-09-05 14:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by lilhotrod065 2

For the last two weeks I have been craving sugary foods like mad! Which is strage for me because I'm not really a sweet tooth..... Could I be Diabetic??

2007-09-05 12:53:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. Im almost 33weeks pregnant and have gestational diabeties. I am doing as much as i can to keep my sugar levels to a minimum. Have you had gestational diabeties? My doc says that my baby will be born premature. Is this the case, what was your experience? Thanks

2007-09-05 11:49:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been trying to lose weight and build some muscle but I need to add more protein to my diet. If you know of a protein shake made especially for diabetics please let me know. I already eat plenty of fish, chicken, tofu and other lean proteins but a protein shake after a workout would be great. Thanks.

2007-09-05 11:39:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 09:33:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 08:23:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 08:08:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous