Comments for Answers: Diabetes

Comment on What are the health determinants for diabetes? by Gary B

Gary B — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:16 +0000

Type 1 diabetes is inherited. The "health determinants" are the DNA of your parents and grandparents. If THEY have Type 1 Diabetes, then you might, too.

Type 2 Diabetes is caused by being overweight. The "health determinants" for Type 2 Diabetes are a poor diet, lack of exercise, and weight gain. You can PREVENT Type 2 Diabetes by eating a healthy diet that is low in sugars and carbohydrates, getting LOTS more exercise, and controlling your weight.

Type 1 Diabetes, IF it is going to attack, USUALLy happens in children. It is NOT preventable, and it is not curable. It can be treated ONLY using insulin injections.

Type 2 Diabetes is USUALLY found in adult. But people are eating more and exercising less, so the "minimum age" for Type 2 Diabetes is getting lower and lower. type 2 Diabetes USED to be found in adults over 40. It is now found in adults between 25 and 30. ANd in extremely obese children, Type 2 Diabetes has been diagnoses as young as NINE YEARS OLD.

Comment on What can cause frequent urination besides diabetes? by Bux - Type 2 Diabetic (NIDDM)

Bux - Type 2 Diabetic (NIDDM) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:39 +0000

Blood sugar levels in excess of 160 can cause the kidneys to expel the extra blood sugar in the urine. So, you pee a lot because of it.

The word diabetes was derived from the phrase ’sweet smelling urine’.

Comment on What can cause frequent urination besides diabetes? by Ree

Ree — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:39 +0000

Many things. First off, you said you are drink more water… that’s a big clue!! LOL. Other possibilities are being chilly, being nervous, a mild bladder infection, too much caffeine, or even an enlarged prostate in men. Although there are many causes (some harmless, some serious), be sure that you’re not over-reacting and scaring yourself. Sometimes, if you eat a meal very high in salt (like fast food or some frozen dinners), your body will retain water. When it’s finally released a day or two later, it can seem like you are constantly going to the restroom. Below is a weblink that discusses the many causes of frequent urination.

Love & Blessings

Comment on What can cause frequent urination besides diabetes? by Heather M

Heather M — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:39 +0000

it could be like you said you are drinking more water. what goes in must come out!

Comment on What can cause frequent urination besides diabetes? by Tin S

Tin S — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:39 +0000

Together, frequent and urgent urination are classic signs of a urinary tract infection. Since inflammation reduces the bladder’s capacity to hold urine, even small amounts of urine cause discomfort.

Diabetes, pregnancy, and prostate problems are other common causes of these symptoms.

Other causes include:

•Interstitial cystitis
•Medicines such as diuretics
•Overactive bladder syndrome
•Prostatitis
•Stroke and other neurological diseases
•Urinary incontinence
Less common causes:

•Bladder cancer
•Bladder dysfunction
•Radiation therapy
Common causes of nighttime urination:

•Drinking too much before bedtime, especially caffeine or alcohol
•Enlarged prostate

Tin

Comment on Does a test exist to determine if an individual has the gene for Type 1 Diabetes? by Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:26:48 +0000

When I was first diagnosed with type 1, my doctor told me that there is a test to check to see if my sister also has the gene, but he didn’t reccomend getting it since many people have the gene but don’t have type 1.

Sorry, but I couldn’t tell you what chromosome it’s on.

Comment on What are the best main foods to eat when you have Diabetes? by footodors

footodors — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:13 +0000

Fruits "nature’s junk food" are high in sugar, so stay away from. Eat minimal amounts of carbs.

Best way is to measure blood sugar about an hour after you eat something, then you’ll know 100%.

Comment on What are the best main foods to eat when you have Diabetes? by Miz Lamb

Miz Lamb — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:13 +0000

I eat a lot of Chef Salads, mostly meats, cheeses, salad stuff and a good dressing, not diet, low carb, low sugar, or junk like that, but the real deal dressings.

Also I almost never eat any carb grams for breakfast as that seems to set the tone for the entire day. If I go high for breakfast it is a fight to get it down all day.

Atkins Carb Counter booklets are our best friends!! Next best friend is South Beach Living Diet book, following menus for phase 2.

But do yourself a huge favor. Prepare a food for snack time, test your glucose, eat the food and test again 90 minutes later. If mine is 50 points higher, I decide if I want that food enough to keep it in my plan or delete it, If I keep it do I eat it less often? eat less of it at a time?

Be sure to journal everything so you can refer back to it.

Comment on What are the best main foods to eat when you have Diabetes? by crazyowl

crazyowl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:13 +0000

Most foods will affect blood sugar levels the trick is to try to find foods that raise it less. Foods that are highly processed tend to be bad for you and raise the sugar level quickly and this is often followed by a sharp fall. Whole grain foods and the less processed ones tend to raise blood sugar levels more slowly so they are better for you. One of the ways is to follow the GI eating plan try to stick to eating mostly GI low or medium foods and having the GI high foods as a treat or only having a small amount of them.

Comment on What are the best main foods to eat when you have Diabetes? by Manohar

Manohar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:13 +0000

sprouts, sour fruits,vegetables with rich fibre-leafy vegetables are recommended. dry fruits can be taken.