Hillary Clinton asks about breast cancer. What about finding a cure for diabetes which has been killing more poeple since the beginning of time. If there was something I could do, I would. But I believe you need to have lots of money to even be heeard when it comes to things like this.
2006-10-03 05:15:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
What you can do is spread the word. There are plenty of doctors out there who are trying to help. It seems no one of any importance or influence is listening. Type 2 diabetes is at epidemic/pandemic levels simply because of sedentary lifestyle and poor diet habits. Type 1 may be precipitated by cow's milk, of all things. Many doctors are trying to get the word out. One who has had tremendous success improving people's lives is right here in California. His name is Dr. John McDougall. His website is http://www.drmcdougall.com . There's many more folks who want to help and are helping. Here are a few:
For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems...
I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/
The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch
Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned to help my diabetes:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
Remarkable supplement improves circulation and can help prevent neuropathy and macular degeneration:
http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/pycnogenol_about.html
Great calorie enlightenment:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm
Sugar does not cause diabetes:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm
Lots of information on diabetes:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html
Type 1 diabetes info:
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/020700puthepancreas.htm
Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm
Some psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html
Insulin and the brain:
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2006/01/30/insulin_in_the_brain/
Why the British are healthier than Americans:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/UKvsUSAdocs.html
Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://phifoundation.org
2006-10-03 14:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 10:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by Devorah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are actually several organizations that are concerned with research and treatment of diabetes, both types I and II (and the other syndromes that don't neatly fall into either category) though you don't hear as much about them because it's not as sexy as diseases like cancer and AIDS which can kill you in a relatively short period of time.
You don't need to have lots of money to make an impact, I'm sure there are many groups that would be more than happy to accept a modest donation towards research of diabetes (or pretty much any disease, you can always find a foundation if you look hard enough). I'm sure a few minutes on the internet will turn up many.
However, even if we were to devote all of our time and energy to researching diabetes, it would still be difficult to cure as it is not one disease, there are many causes, and each would have to be addressed, and it's complex, not just a simple gene defect that can be easily replaced. So although research is being done and will continue to be done, a real cure is still far away.
2006-10-03 09:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by The Doc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 06:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Alfreda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am writing to tell you what an incredible impact these methods had on my life! I have had type 2 diabetes for 27 years. For me, the worst part of this horrible disease is the severe pain I constantly get in my feet. The pain is so bad that I avoid standing and walking as much as possible. I've got to tell you that within the first month, my feet stopped hurting altogether and I can now walk totally pain free.
Believe it or not, I even danced at my niece's wedding last month, something I have not done in a many years. I've been following the book for six months now and my blood sugar is well within normal range. I feel great!
I recommend you use the Type 2 Diabetes Destroyer to naturally reverse your diabetes.
2016-05-17 05:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.hufa.org. HUFA is a small charitable organization regarding hypoglycemia - which is one of the pre-diabetic conditions. It is trying to get the word out that if you know what the pre-diabetic conditions are - and control them if you have them, then you may never become diabetic. Even if you just volunteer for a local diabetes research fundraising support group, you will be doing something that does not take lots of money, that will be helping to work on the cure.
There are methods of preventing diabetes, but as they don't involve a pill or something quick and easy, motivating people to "do" what it takes is an uphill battle. As a very wise person (whom, I don't know) said, "if you care, you will do the work." Some people, despite what they say, don't care enough to do "the work" to stay healthy.
Your caring enough to want to do something is wonderful.
2006-10-03 05:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sadly, I have asked myself this question many a time.
Cancer is a very taboo word. Its a shock factor. You think of cancer and you think of death and fear and sickness and lack of hair etc. It can be a very visable thing for a lot of suffers and it's a known killer.
Diabetes on the other hand, isn't so visable. And despite it affecting more and more people each day, it's still not taken as seriously as one would like, because too many people are still ignorant to it. You say diabetes to someone and they think of someone who has diabetes who is healthy and gets on with life. However what they don't see, is the dry lips and the dizzyness because you forgot to take your insulin, the look on the dr's face because he can't get a line in because you're so dehydrated after being up vomiting all night and trying to bring your blood sugar down because some infection got hold of you. They don't see the looks on peoples faces as they look down at you in the restaurant because they think you're 'shooting up'. They dont see the bruises on your fingers because you had to test you blood sugar a bit more in the last few days because you weren't feeling too well. They don't feel the want to die because your so riddled with ketones during the infection that you just need it to stop. The embarrassment after everyone fusses around you because your blood sugar dropped at work. (yeah, that happened to me, and it was a bunch of nurses who were fussing over me aswell!)
So if the so called 'famous people' wont give us the recognision for need of support, then we need to stand up and be counted. I've always supported Diabetes UK, I got on charity walks, I do fundraisers, facepainting at diabetes awareness fundays for kids. Get involved. It's not about what other people are doing or not doing as the case may be, it's about what YOU are doing.
Maybe you think because you're just one person you wont count, but you will. Get your friends involved, aunties, uncles, cousins, the neighbours dog, it doesn't matter. Just do it.
And have fun, take pictures and share them online :)
2006-10-04 05:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is something you can do...go to diabetes.org and become an advocate. It doesn't cost a penny. You can also encourage your friends and relatives to the same, and have them encourage their friends and family and so on. It's mistake to believe you can't do anything. That in itself is a problem. October is Breast cancer awareness month. Next month is Diabetes Awareness month. I'm sure you'll hear more about diabetes next month.
Go here to get started...http://advocacy.diabetes.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AC_reg_long
Get involved!
2006-10-03 06:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by BRUCE D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes one person to stand up and fight for a good cause like breast cancer. And, then others join in the fight. What we need is someone to stand up and fight for Diabetes, and others will join in this fight as well. You are right, it takes a lot of money to promote something like this. But, I think they are working on a cure. I know of a machine that can be surgically placed into your abdomen and administer insulin as you need it. This would help a lot of people whose blood sugar goes so high. I hear your frustration...soon...soon...
2006-10-03 05:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by rach_cast 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi beauty, you are right in a way.
Breast cancer is something that you cannot prevent and in some cases you can cure it completely or partially.
For Type I Diabetes that effects young kids, we need to do more research and find ways to control their sugar levels, so that young kids do not have to spend their childhood taking injections.
Type II Diabetes is something that is preventable, controllable but incurable. There is no cure yet for diabetes. But you can definitely control it without spending much money. The remedy is in your home.
A teaspoon of feenugreek seeds boiled in a glass of water and kept overnight. Drink this water daily. Along with dietary control this will definitely help in controlling diabetes. Increase the use of bitter gourd, fenugreek seeds and leaves in your diet. The living examples are my mom, aunt, mom-in-law and bro-in-law. So much so that my bro-in-law was involved in a research on the benefits of fenugreek seeds here in US. He has moved out of it as he had to travel out of the country. But the research is still going on. You can google it and see.
My mom had a level of 324 around 10 years ago. Today she is normal. For the past 8 years she is normal with fasting sugar level at 85-90 and post lunch at 100-110.
We need to spread awareness amongst the people about this disease and its harmful effects. My uncle has just a month ago been diagnosed with diabetic macular edema, a disease of the eye. He never took care of his diet, though he was on regular medication.
You can consult your doctor on fenugreek, it is a natural herbal treatment with no side effects.
2006-10-03 05:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anjalee 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋