Question 1

are there any skin rashes commonly associated with diabetes...are they treatable and how can they be prevented.help.thanks?

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Diabetic skin issues: Yes-- there are some skin conditions specific to diabetics and other common ones that are more frequent in diabetics.    A good discussion by the American Diabetes Association is at   http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/skin-complications.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/.   Good control of diabetes and normal skin care are the basics of prevention.

Question 2

how can you treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

See a DR: Treatment is determined by several factors. Basic to all is a high fiber, low calorie diet + regular exercise and weight control.

Question 3

how is type i diabetes treated?

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Insulin: Insulin is the primary treatment for type 1 diabetes but diet must be manages as well. Avoiding sugar and other refined carbohydrates make it easier to keep the blood sugar stable.

Question 4

is there a way to treat diabetes?

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Control or cure: You can control diabetes in many ways, you cannot get rid of it once you have it.

Question 5

how is diabetes currently treated?

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Many ways: Many different ways
1: diet modification and exercise
2: oral medicines (too many too list and how they work)
3: Insulin (many types with different times of actions)

or commonly a combination of the above 3.

Question 6

do mahogany seeds help treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not Really: No Mahogany seeds do not help treat Diabetes

Question 7

what is the best way to treat diabetes?

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Depends on details: The pancreas gland makes insulin, which is required because insulin makes blood sugar go into cells (blood sugar is the fuel for cells). In Type 2 diabetes, a person eats too much and puts lots of sugar into his blood daily. As time goes by, he overworks his pancreas by demanding lots of insulin from the gland. If he stops his bad habits early in Type 2 diabetes, his pancreas might not "burn out."

Question 8

what's the best medication to treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Inuslin or oral: Depends on type of diabetes. For juvenile or type i diabetes human Insulin is the best to start. If adult onset or type ii starting with oral agents Glyburide or Glipizide as first step, followed by the addtion of metformin if no control.  Diet and exercise are an important component of therapy.  And then there are some new agents that can be added or used if the older agents are unsuccessful.

Question 9

what is the best way to get treated for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

That question : Requires a very complicated answer. You have no idea how many things we consider and have to take into account when making decisions regarding your treatment. This is a very individualized decision making process, one that you and your doctor need to come to grips with together.

Question 10

can herbs or traditional medicine be used to treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Numerous herbs show evidence of benefit in diabetes.  Those most widely used include gymnema sylvestre, cinnamon, bilberry, fenugreek seeds & momordica charantia.  Aloe vera, ginseng, pterocarpus marsupium & coccina indica are also useful. Vitamins & minerals including Alpha lipoic acid, chromium & vandium are also beneficial.  Holistic md's, nd's & herbalists can guide you.  More info at http://care.Diabetesjournals.Org/content/26/4/1277.Full.

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