Question 1

is diabetes cured?

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No: Closer and closer, but not definitively cured as yet. Cell transplants most promising, + stem cell work, but not as yet ready for prime time. Dr. A. Vinick (and many other researcher-endocrinologists) committed to cure w/in their careers.

Question 2

signs of diabetes?

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Varies: Signs of diabetes are: frequent urination, thirst, blurry vision,  hunger, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, frequent infections, wounds that heal slowly, tingling in hands or feet, or you can have no symptoms at all.

Question 3

who gets diabetes 1?

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Usually children: Though it has been found in persons up in their thirties. Then sometimes it is harder to distinguish which type it is and takes more time and further testing.

Question 4

what causes diabetes?

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Type II Diabetes: is from lifestyle choices, i.e., poor diet w/lots of junk food, lack of exercise, etc.  The body makes insulin but it doesn't get into the cells and we cannon make ATP for energy.  Type I Diabetes is when the pancreas does not make insulin and is typically diagnosed early on in life.

Question 5

how to cure diabetes?

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What type?: Type II diabetes is often due to obesity.  Losing weight can "cure" this type of diabetes, often.  Type I diabetes, is not "curable."  There are other causes of elevated blood sugars, too, that can be treated and then blood sugar levels may return to normal.  See your doc for an explanation in your case.

Question 6

how to stop diabetes

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Stop diabetes: You could prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and probably slow the progression of type 2 diabetes by exercising, eating healthy and controlling your weight. You could also take medications to keep it under control.

Question 7

what causes diabetes 1?

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Antibodies: Type i diabetes is caused by antibodies that attack the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas so that they are no longer able to make insulin.

Question 8

what triggers diabetes?

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Background, one need: Genetic predisposition
then chronically brought out with poor diet, inactivity

then frequently, with acute  stress-  cold, heart attack, pnemonia, car accident etc.

Question 9

how common is diabetes?

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Really common: almost 10% of the population. It is so common there is a waiting list to get in!
seriously, besides the nearly 10% of the population with it  there is at least another 10% who have abnormal sugars and are "pre diabetic"

Question 10

what is type i diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No Insulin: Type ! diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot make insulin. It is an auto-immune disease.

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