Question 1

will my kidneys fail due to my diabetes type 2 disease?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If your diabetes and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure) are adequately controlled, your kidneys should not fail.  However, both diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are the most common causes of kidney failure in adults but it is not inevitable that diabetics will develop failing kidneys.  The key is diet, exercise, blood sugar control, and medication adherence.

Question 2

will i lose my eyes and kidneys as i have diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

No: If your diabetes and associated medical problems (e.g. Hypertension, cholesterol) are kept in control and managed appropriately, you should not lose your sight and develop failing kidneys.  It is not inevitable.  Control of all your medical problems through diet, exercise, medications, and follow-up is the key.

Question 3

i have diabetes (type 2), high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, taking diuretic for 12 days because of chf and coughing constantly. now what?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Type 2: and the other symptoms you mention indicate the need to continue staying w/your doctor.  They also suggest a need for a change in your diet.  Please ask your doc about a low carb/higher protein food plan.  Type 2 Diabetes can be reversed and you will feel better but it takes work at first.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

i read one word niddm. is it another word for diabetes type 2.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (niddm) used to be synonymous with diabetes type 2.  However, we all know type 2 diabetics who require Insulin so it is not a good description of the disease.  The difference is that type 2 diabetes is not due to a lack of Insulin production but rather an inability to respond adequately to Insulin - so more Insulin is needed to overcome that limitation.

Question 5

what other meds could i take for diabetes type 2 besides going on insulin?

Accepted Answer

Many classes: There are different classes of drugs for type 2 diabetics. Some cannot be used if you have liver or kidney disease. None will work in type 1 dm. Talk to your doctor.

Question 6

is it possible to reverse the effects of diabetes type 2 and stop taking insulin shots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Reverse, but not cure!- wt loss, strict diet, exercise, & more recently for the obese diabetic type 2, gastric by-pass or stapling.

Question 7

can a person with diabetes type 2 eat honey and stevia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But honey will make your blood sugar soar and make you hungry. It is not good for you. It has a lot of calories too. Stevia is a natural sweetener that will quench that desire for a sweetener, no calories and not make you hungry or desire more sweets! stevia in the raw has sugar, beware!

Question 8

is it true that thrombophlebitis or pylephlebitis can lead to having diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Not true.: Neither thrombophlebitis (clot in a superficial or deep vein) or pylephlebitis (inflammation of the portal vein) have a cause and effect relationship to causing diabetes.

Question 9

how does meth affect diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Multiple health issu: You should be concerned about health in general with the use of illicit drugs.  Meth is a very dangerous drug that can cause irreversible multiorgan health issues, including severe psychiatric issues.

Question 10

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.

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Is it possible to reverse the effects of diabetes type 2 and stop taking insulin shots?

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