Question 1

can drinking too much milk cause diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence linking high consumption of milk  to the development of type 2 diabetes.  A vast majority of type 2 diabetes in children is associated with obesity.

Question 2

is it good for a person with diabetes (type 2) to drink diet soda?

Accepted Answer

Better than non-diet: If it is your habit to drink non-diet soda then the diet variety is clearly better.  Non-diet soda typically has high amounts of sugar that leads to unwanted weight gain and makes control of blood sugar more difficult.

Question 3

what can i do if my dad has diabetes type 2 , he drinks a bottle of wine every night. he needs help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anybody who drinks a bottle of wine daily needs help, but it is especially true for a diabetic.  Alcohol has many effects on blood sugars, mostly that increase sugars.  The excess calories contribute to weight gain.  The risk of liver and heart disease also increases significantly.  He needs to stop drinking alcohol.

Question 4

can chemical products used in procesed foods be the cause of diabetes type 2)?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes causes: It is more likely that eating the processed foods are one of the causes because of the high glycemic impact that processed foods have.

Question 5

how does overeating cause diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: There are actually many pathophysiological phenomena that lead to the development of type 2 diabetes as it relates to overeating.  Among the most important are the development of Insulin resistance in the context of obesity and changes in the health of beta cells in the pancreas that make Insulin in the context of a less than healthy diet.  When Insulin resistance is high then so is blood glucose.

Question 6

could chemical products used in processed foods be the cause of diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Type 2: Chemicals can cause problems, but it is more likely that the processed foods are spiking your blood sugar.  When a machine processes food, there is very little digesting to do, so it often turns quickly into sugar when you eat it.  Not good at all.

Question 7

what infections causes diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

: They don't. Juvenile diabetes or type 1, is cited as an auto-immune problem after certain gut viruses. The  antibodies kill off the insulin producing cells. Type 2 does not have that clear link. Type 2 patients still make their own insulin, just not enough for their needs.

Question 8

does diabetes type 2 eventually cause anemia and uremia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Uncontrolled diabetes can cause kidney damage and the  lead to anemia and uremia.

Question 9

what are the common causes of diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type II diabetes.  Insulin resistance can be cause by obesity, certain medications, and chronic prolonged stress. It can also be caused by an autoimmune process affecting the pancreas.

Question 10

is it possible for impotence (caused by diabetes type 2) to cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Not related but : A chronic vascular disorder like diabetes can cause fertility issues.

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