Question 1

please tell me, could men with type 1 diabetes have children?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Type 1 diabetes is a loss of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.  There is nothing wrong with the rest of the equipment.  After many years of diabetes, some diabetics get neuropathy, which can cause erectile dysfunction.

Question 2

if a woman married a man that has a diabetes . is her children in the future will be diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Diabetes is not a pass thru defect or gene issue like eye color. Lifetime risk in offspring would be higher than the general population for type 1dm but not >5%. For type 2dm lifestyle(feeding) factors heavily influence lifetime risk and could be substantial.Healthy dietary & exercise practices decrease type 2 risks.

Question 3

heard conflicting advise on calcium dosage for men. what is optimum dose if i have diabetes, osteoperosis & osteomalacia but normal calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Don't take calcium: You need to take sufficient vitamin d from sun or supplements to be in the high side of normal. This may require as much as 10, 000 units of vitamin d3 a  day.  Do not take  calcium supplements. All healthy unprocessed food contains calcium and all the other necessary minerals like magnesium.And zinc that you need. Small doses of zinc blocks osteoclasts. Cadmium plays a role in all these problems.

Question 4

can diabetes cause impotence in men?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes, impotence: Yes , diabetes is one of the most common causes of impotence. Other causes are high blood pressure, high blood lipids, smoking, low testosterone, and some medications can be problematic.

Question 5

is there infertility issues with men with type 2 diabetes?
what is the percentage?
can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

There can be.: Check this study--https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26215009
About 25% of men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels  which may impact sperm count. I am not an endocrinologist but I would encourage men with Type 2 diabetes to get it under good control.

Question 6

can a 430lbs men go on a 1000 calorie diet by having 2 meal replacements and a very low calorie dinner all this with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And i applaude your ambition to start such a strict regimen. Just make sure that you are getting proper nutrition by reading the food labels and supplement with multivitamins as needed. Also remember to drink at least 10 glasses of water daily as fat breakdown requires a large amount of hydration. Do not use artificial sweetners as they may increase your appetite.

Question 7

hello,
i'm diabetic and i take centrum men multivitamin once daily .
can i take ( b complex+ b 12 ) caps with centrum every day ?
i just want to protect my nervous system because as i said i have diabetes.
please help me to know the right way.?

Accepted Answer

No: Centrum contains vitamins and minerals in large amounts. There is no need to take additional vitamin B complex. Excess vitamin B will not be absorbed and will be eliminated naturally in the urine. The best source of vitamins and minerals are natural foods---fruits, vegetables, grains.

Question 8

what  %  of men  get diabetes  on hormone  therapy  lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

IT'S A RISK: Elevation of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and development of diabetes has been reported in people who use lupron (leuprolide).  No specific percentage, the most important thing is to have your glucose levels monitored by your doctor. If necessary then treat.

Question 9

are there certain medicines or types of meds that cause hot flashes in men? i take meds for bp, prevention of kidney stones, diabetes & depression.

Accepted Answer

YES, CAN HAPPEN: Some supplements can cause flushing, which could well feel like a "hot flash", and Niacin is a common offender.   Several meds are listed also as causing flushing, such as the new ms drug tecfidera.  The physicians desk reference will be an all-inclusive source to assist your search and confirm or disconfirm possibilities.  Also, discuss with your doctors.

Question 10

how do children get diabetes.?

Accepted Answer

DM1 is autoimmune: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an equal opportunity offender & the majority of cases are caused by an autoimmune phenomenon. The body attacks itself after being triggered by an unknown mechanism (usually viral infections) and the pancreas shuts down resulting in a lack of Insulin production and high blood sugars (diabetes). Type 2 diabetes can happen in overweight kids due to Insulin resistance.

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Heard conflicting advise on calcium dosage for men. what is optimum dose if i have diabetes, osteoperosis & osteomalacia but normal calcium levels?

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Can diabetes cause impotence in men?

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Is there infertility issues with men with type 2 diabetes? what is the percentage? can it be treated?

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Can a 430lbs men go on a 1000 calorie diet by having 2 meal replacements and a very low calorie dinner all this with type 2 diabetes?

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Hello, i'm diabetic and i take centrum men multivitamin once daily . can i take ( b complex+ b 12 ) caps with centrum every day ? i just want to protect my nervous system because as i said i have diabetes. please help me to know the right way.?

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What % of men get diabetes on hormone therapy lupron (leuprolide)?

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Are there certain medicines or types of meds that cause hot flashes in men? i take meds for bp, prevention of kidney stones, diabetes & depression.

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How do children get diabetes.?

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