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What are the chances my newborn son will have diabetes if my husband is type 2?

February 14th, 2010 · 3 Comments

My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!
PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term [...]

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What are the chances my newborn son will have diabetes if my husband is type 2?

February 10th, 2010 · 5 Comments

My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!
PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term [...]

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can i get disability allowance if i work and have diabetes type 1 or 2 and sickell cell anemia?

January 21st, 2010 · 4 Comments

I work and earn around 289 a week,my wife is out of work can i get disability allowance?.i have diabetes and sickell cell?

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My two year old has just been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus any tips?

January 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments

My 2 year old little girls that has had trouble sleeping has just been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Does anyone have a child with this and have any tips for me at all on how i can help her?

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How does Diabetes hurt the skin? & what are the signs of Diabetes?

December 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I read on the doctors wall where they have posters informing you of different diseases and they had one where diabetes can hurt your skin and said "Protect Your Skin" And I am just curious to know. How does diabetes hurt your skin? What would your skin look like when it is [...]

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At what stage in diabetes does diabetic retinopathy occur?

October 20th, 2009 · 3 Comments

By this I mean, prediabetes, diabetes type 2, or only if the patient refuses to accept treatment?
Also, my doc said I have slightly high blood sugar. I am only 20 years old and of average weight. Will my blood sugar always be above normal for the rest of my life? What can I do to [...]

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Can having pre diabetes cause you to have problems with your gums?

September 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I was diagnosed with having pre diabetes over 2 years ago. A few months ago, I went to the dentist and he told me I needed a deep cleaning because I am starting to get gum disease. I take care of my teeth and I brush and floss so I dont know how [...]

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diabetes……….?

September 20th, 2009 · 6 Comments

my dad has diabetes 2. He is not fat at all hes in great health. He’s in his 40’s. They say he got it from drinking too heavy. Anyway is it true that stress is expecially bad for diabetics. Less stress makes them live longer

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diabetes???

September 11th, 2009 · 3 Comments

1)if ure dad has diabetes type 2 will i get it as well??? im wouldnt say i was fat…. i drink a lot of water qas well…???
2) also if u were born before ure dad found out he was diabetic can u still get it???

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Diabetes????

September 10th, 2009 · 11 Comments

If I’m 14 years old, not overweight, no history of diabetes in the family, consumed lots of sugar (I used to drink lots of coke), has primary diabetes symptoms of thirst and lots of urination and my urine is pretty colorless or pale. Could I have, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes insipidus or [...]

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