What do you know about Diabetes?

Answer 1

Well, I've lived with type 1 diabetes for over 34 years, and have learned much about it, and the most important things I've learned are: that no one knows everything about it, and that there's more to be learned every day. There are two generally common types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes (sometimes called "juvenile diabetes", as it's ofen detected in children) whereby the pancreas no longer produces insulin, because the cells which produce insulin are destroyed. These individuals require injections of insulin, as well as proper diet and exercise. Type 2 diabetes (once known as "adult onset" becaus it was usually diagnosed later in one's life, but is becoming more prevalent in children now, too) is where the body becomes resistant to the insulin it produces, and cannot effectively metabolize the glucose(sugar). These individuals require proper diet and exercise, and in many cases, pills to help their metabolism, and, in more severe cases, insulin injection. In all cases, stringent monitoring ob blood glucose levels is important. Untreated, either type can lead to complications from neuropathy 9nerve damage, which can lead to amputation), retinopathy (eye damage, which can lead to blindness), kidney failure, heart disease, and a host of other problems. Even with good control, diabetes increases the predispostion to and risk of these problems. I know this from experience, because, like I said, I've been living with diabetes for over 34 years, and have developed most of these problems to one degree or another, and it was not from poor control. The condition has a deteriorating effect on the body, the extent of which differs in each person, as we are all different. As for claims that an HA1c (Hemoglobin A1c, an average level of glucose in one's blood over a three month period) is an indicator of knowledge, there is no correlation to the two whatsoever. A person with type 2 caught early and in early stages of treatment may have a lower A1c than someone with type 1 for many years who has aggravating factors due to other conditions. Someone with type 2 for many years may not even bother to learn about their condition, but have a caretaker and, thereby lower A1c than a newly diagnosed child with type 1 who is learning how to live with this condition. I've lived with this for 34 years, my doctor (voted by her peers as the top nephrologist in the tri-state area), and my endocrinologist know mreo about the general condition than I do, and yet we have all had a dickens of a time with control at times. Knowing about the disease itself helps research develop treatments and pursue cures, but does little for the individual condtiion, as we are all individuals. The best person to know about your condition is yourself, as you know your body better than anyone else. As for "knowing more than most everyone else here" no one has all the answers. But, it's teh wise man who knows were to look for those answers.

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Answer 4

Diabetes it's a disease when your body doesn't produce enough insulin. And insulin is neaded to burn the sugar in your body.. It is not clear how people get dieabetes, scientist are working on that. but there are still some reasons such as very low imunity, or genetics,or if you are too emotional, and were worring about something too much. I know for a fact thaqt genetics should be involved in diabetes, but it doesn't always mean that if your father is diabetic you will also get it. Genes work in a very strange way, it might be that your grandchild might get or even not, you can never tell that. Generally there are no symptoms of getting diabetes, when you notice those symptoms you already have dieabetes. such symptoms are: constant thirst, hunger, rapid weight loss, feeling tired, goint in bathroom too often.. If you worry that much about it, you can go to doctor and check you blood suger once in every year, in that case you will be sure you don't have it.

Answer 5

LOL>>LOL>.first of all the other people DON"T know what they are talking about. I have diabetes. It means your body doesn't process insulin as it should. It has NOTHING to do with eating too much sugar and not everyone takes shots. Lord have mercy, are you people in the dark ages or what. Diabetes is a life long illness. There is no cure. It can be managed with diet, exercise and proper medications. Having diabetes means your body may not heal as fast if you are injured, cut or anything like that. It means you have to be careful of what you do eat. Right now my diabetes is managed and I take 2 types of medication for it. I exercise, I eat right and I'm doing quite well. If you don't take care of it, it can lead to blindness, amputations, and other things. Yes, there are those who have to take insulin. It's not that big of a deal. First thing is follow your doctors orders. Be tested every 3 to 4 months to be sure it's being managed and don't think it's something you can deal with later.

Answer 6

I am a person that is living with Diabetes and have had this since 1995 after giving birth to a 8lb 14.5 oz baby boy. I had to go on insulin while pregnant and now am on medication therapy.
In patients with diabetes, the pancreas produces some insulin, but it is not enough for the cells to go throughout the body and work on the amount of sugar that is in our bloodstream. Type 1 Diabetics are insulin dependent diabetics where there pancreas does not work at all and most of Type 1 patients are usually diabetics that have had the disease since childhood.
Diabetes left untreated can lead to blindness, kidney failure, amputations, serious infections, gum disease, and stroke, heart attack, and death. If patients take medication, follow their diet and exercise moderately, they can live with this disease.
This disease is not curable but it is treatable.
Diabetics have to be careful to keep track of their blood levels.
These include: HbA1c, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. You can also visit websites such as WebMD and American Diabetes Association Website

Answer 7

ive had type 1, insulin dependent diabetes, of juvenile diabetes, for 10 yrs. its a lack of insulin, which is secreted by your pancreas. Insulin breaks down the sugars and starches in yer blood from the foods u eat and converts them into energy for yer body. Diabetes is not caused from eating too much sugar. Its hereditery. If u have a family history of diabetes, there is a good chance u may get it.

Answer 8

I'm not sure what you're asking. What I know about diabetes is fairly clearly explained in the source url.

About type 1 - not a lot. About type 2 - more than most, but I'm a patient, not a doctor.

Answer 9

A heckuva lot more than most people here who think they know about it. Only one of the above answerers seems to really understand what's going on. One day, we'll all have to compare HbA1C numbers and see who really knows how to manage their diabetes. Wouldn't that be a hoot. Here's a sample of what I've learned about diabetes since discovering I had it over three years ago: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 10

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