Question 1

is there a connection between alopecia totalis or diabetes and hallucinations? 70yr old aunt seeing zebras (animal) at night. psychologist is stumped.

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations: I am very surprised that your aunt was not helped by the Psychologist.
A clinic visit to a Psychiatrist would be in order.

Question 2

what usually causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: The causes are not clearly known. There are certain factors which may lead to diabetes. Virus infections can lead to diabetes. If it runs in your family, you are obese, smoke cigarettes, had gestational diabetes or had a baby weighing 9 or more pounds, have impaired glucose tolerance, do not exercise regularly,  low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides, high blood pressure you are at high risk.

Question 3

could diabetes be a cause too ?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Diabetes a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. It is causes by: genetics, excessive carbohydrates &amp; sugars over long period of time, some medications can increase risk.

Question 4

what is mild diabetes? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Disease of degrees: Hi. Diabetes (most likely type 2 in your setting) comes in all shades, from severe needing insulin right away, to "mild", easily controlled with a pill or even "diet and exercise". Type 2 changes over time, so that what controls "mild" diabetes today may be totally inadequate down the road. Live healthily. Always keep your diabetes well controlled to prevent longterm complications. Good luck!

Question 5

could you tell me what causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hi. Different types of diabetes have different causes. Most common is type 2, caused by multiple defects involving insulin resistance &amp; insulin production/secretion. Type 1 2nd most common; caused by autoimmune attack on insulin-producing cells in pancreas. Next is gestational, usually a precursor to type 2, but some type 1's show up this way. Uncommon causes are cystic fibrosis, genetic (MODY).

Question 6

what are the main causes of diabetes in the u.s.a.?

Accepted Answer

: The main type of diabetes mellitus in America is type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. It happens when pancreas can't make enough insulin to bring the glucose (sugar) into the cells for a normal metabolism. Pancreas fails early because of either poor diet or insulin resistance which overwhelms the endocrine function of the pancreas. Hereditary may have some contribution.

Question 7

does sugar cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: Sugar by itself does not cause diabetes. Diabetes is the inability to metabolize sugar due to lack / resistance to insulin; the pancreas produce Insulin among other hormones which help in the metabolism of glucose (sugar); those who consume lots of sugar may cause their pancreas to over work and if they were prone to diabetes may develop the disease earlier. Obesity may cause resistance to insulin.

Question 8

how cadmium cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

News to me: The primary effect of cadmium toxicity is on the tubules of the kidney. As a result of renal tubular dysfunction, osteoporosis and bone fractures can result, as well as kidney stones. Cadmium can also cause lung disease, including lung cancer. I am not aware of any association with diabetes, though.

Question 9

can corn beef cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: Not really. Carbohydrate excess is the main issue with diet.

Question 10

can diabetes cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are overweight you could overgrowth of bacteria especially in folds groin and armpits which leads to body odor. Control the diabetes, lose weight and a antibacterial soap such as lever 2000 will decrea bacteria which cause body odor.

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