Diabetes

both of my grandfathers and one of my grandmothers have diabetes, and my dad has high blood sugar but no dosent have it-but he is close to having it and could if he dsoent watch what he eats. what can i do to prevent myself from getting this ? it seems like there is sugar in about everything but fruits and veggeies !

2007-08-18 04:14:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A family member of mine is diabetic. I am not an expert on the type of a diet diabetics should keep to maintain their health, but I do know that sugar and carbs are to be limited. I was wondering, for a type 2 diabetic, how much sugar and carbs is considered "ok" to consume daily without getting complications from doing so? I am concerned about this family member because I often see her chew "sugarless" gum which has sugar additives, and eat things like regular cookies, jam, and add sugar to tea, etc. I'm not sure how much sugar and carbs she should be limiting herself to, but her current diet seems to be way off and I'm worried for her health. When I confronted her about eating the cookies, she told me that she ate a couple and that there can't possibly be a relevant amount of sugar in a few cookies. When it comes to "sugarless" gum, she says that because it says sugarless, then she can eat it - but don't sugar additives also affect diabetes? I would appreciate some advice.

2007-08-17 16:12:33 · 17 answers · asked by ♥ 2

i am a diabetic and i get free eye tests, i am about to start work, does anyone know if i can free prescriptions when i do , for my diabetes medication or will i have to pay

2007-08-17 09:57:08 · 28 answers · asked by SUE G online 6

2007-08-17 09:02:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

This an illness that is carried by ladies through very dairty environment like toilets,your underwares.It's symyons are rashes found in your vigina which itishes very much.SO i want some practical cure.

2007-08-17 08:02:01 · 8 answers · asked by juliet 1

I read that taking 1/2 teaspoon a day of cinnamon will lower one's blood sugar. I told my husband to do this..and lo and behold..within one week..it went down from 140 to 107. Yes, he does exercise and he is watching his food intake..but he did this before the cinnamon.

My question is: I once was told to take deep breaths before a blood pressure reading so my reading would go lower ..which it did of course..but someone else said..don't do that..you are getting a false reading. ..

so my question here is 'taking the 1/2 tsp cinnamon' seems to have lowered his blood sugar readings..is this giving a false reading???or is anything good to do...if the reading is lower/in normal range??

2007-08-17 05:09:55 · 17 answers · asked by Bubbe 2

ihave cut out sugar and other carb foods and uped protein. I heard on the atkins diet you shouldn'tbe on if your on a dirurectic, but I'm not that strictly protein. Anyway I drink the same and pee alot less. Wondering why?

2007-08-17 03:19:19 · 2 answers · asked by kim 7

I am trying to be a donor for kidney transplant. Ive successfully passed every evaluation examination but they keep telling me that my blood pressure is of "concern". Doctors say I am healthy and fit, but don't know why my bp is 128/90. Is this too high? What might be the maximum bp a 25/m/6'/170# should have? Might they feel the need to reject me as a donor for such a bp reading?

2007-08-16 15:11:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found out recently that I have type II diabetes and find that I am scared to death. I had gestational diabetes and it was difficult, but knowing that it would end at the baby's birth really helped me face it. Now I don't really know what to do. Did anyone else experience this with their diagnosis?

2007-08-16 12:12:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everyday for the past year I crave red wine and drink at least 2 glasses everyday. I know this is not healthy and my family is worried. I need advice on how to have self-control. Any ideas?

2007-08-16 09:01:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 00:44:53 · 5 answers · asked by emily 1

How to increase if required?

2007-08-15 22:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

And thats only a half tab. No stomach upset but it knocks me out. What will they try next? He says other drugs for type 2 cause wt. gain. Did anyone else have this result?

2007-08-15 21:14:57 · 5 answers · asked by kim 7

2007-08-15 20:32:49 · 13 answers · asked by rhOn 1

Would you go to the hospital, eat a snack, suck down a couple of tubes of Glucagon, or what?
What would you do if you accidentally took 55 units of Humalog? I am trying to figure out it the EMT is stupid or if I am making a big deal out of nothing.

2007-08-15 17:23:16 · 11 answers · asked by happydawg 6

My boyfriend accidentally took 55 units of Humalog instead of Lantus. When I arrived at his house, it was a regular fiasco between his ignorant mooching daughter and me. I called the ER of the hospital where I work and asked them whether we had enough time to make the 26 mi trip or if I should wait for an ambulance. The ER physician told me to wait for an ambulance and they would start an IV and administer a stat amp D-50. When the ambulance arrived, the EMT told him to eat a snack and that would take care of it.
What would you have done? I will fill you in on the rest later.

2007-08-15 17:21:24 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6

She has a 13 year old son, which is her only child as well as her only pregnancy. She's been trying to concieve for over 10 years. Two weeks ago, when she was diagnosed, her doctor told her that she wasn't getting pregnant because of the Diabetes. Does that seem to be an accurate diagnoses for her infertility?

2007-08-15 15:54:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 15:43:24 · 6 answers · asked by Janet 2

I am over wt esp on top waist up. Now my knees have arthritus and i can't over do and my legs ache lately. Please if you have any ideas?

2007-08-15 11:22:26 · 5 answers · asked by kim 7

hii.
my dads sugar levle is 86....and i hurd that 80-110 is normal...but the doctor want him to take some medicane.....

should he? isnt 86 normal?

2007-08-15 11:02:51 · 11 answers · asked by irinapetrosyan 2

Do you say die-uh-bee-teez or die-eh-bee-tuss?

2007-08-15 08:53:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

she has had a boot for about 2 years ,and it doesnt seem to be getting better ,it is just so sad she was so active ,and i feel she is getting draged down by it all .we try to be positive but i think she is finding it very hard ,does it get better or is it a degenarative illness

2007-08-15 07:20:04 · 6 answers · asked by angel x 2

So is that type 2 diabetes, am I going to have to rush out and buy a bunch of stuff? I realize I have to reduce or quit sweets, fats, and white starchy foods. But I feel overwhelmed with all the info. Any advice? I really had eaten alot of oj and sweets before that blood test, could it be just that day?They think not in the lab, it said its been going on for a while. Where do they start with pills? And do I have to immediately do a bundh of blood metor procedures and carry juice if I get shakey?

2007-08-15 06:23:33 · 12 answers · asked by kim 7

2007-08-15 05:33:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife is 53, active, healthy-looking, not obese. She has high blood sugar and is trying to control and monitor it through diet and exercise, trying to avoid getting to the insulin stage. She has tried low-carb South Beach approach, but is still above 100 (blood glucose) in the a.m. Are there other thing to try??

2007-08-15 03:37:51 · 17 answers · asked by yyyyyy 6

2007-08-15 03:03:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am taking the medication metformin. what are the side effects

2007-08-14 18:01:16 · 7 answers · asked by Hale S 1

I had my blood tested last Friday and it was the blood test that is 3 months levels, I don't understand how that works but the nurse called and said my level was 9.6. How bad is that? They want me to start insulin, I'm afraid to, my mom started insulin and shortly after that she passed away. My chlorestrol is 223 they are gonna put me on lipitor, Can anyone tell me your thoughts? I'm just scared to start insulin.......

2007-08-14 16:15:47 · 10 answers · asked by Dianne L 4

Can someone p[lease tell me if 88 is low blood glucose level? What are good levels low/high? Thank-you........Dianne

2007-08-14 15:51:07 · 3 answers · asked by Dianne L 4

2007-08-14 15:37:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous