Question 1

is there a way for someone who is diabetes type 2 to get over the condition?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have it , you have it, you need to change your life style and control it but if you go back to your ways it will come back.

Question 2

hi doctor,  is diabetes type 2 for fat people or it can be for slim people?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can develop: Type 2 diabetes, but obesity is 70-90% of the predisposition, along with ethnicity, family history and advancing age.

Question 3

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 4

how to control diabetes type 2 in my husband?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Type 2 diabetes is difficult to manage and requires alot of discipline and hard work.
First you have to accept this reality. It's not going to be easy.

Second, focus on what's being put in his body. 
It has to be a carbohydrate restricted diet.

If he's overweight, gotta start on the road to weight loss. It's a long road so be patient!

finally, work with your doctor for treatment if needed.

Question 5

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 6

is pcos manifested in diabetes type 2 also for lean people?

Accepted Answer

PCOS vs T2DM: Very few people w/diabetes have polycystic ovarian syndrome. However, many if not most w/PCOS, also have insulin resistance, if not outright diabetes.

Question 7

what can you do to treat diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Many Choices: We have many choices
1 diet, exercise and weight loss
2 oral antidaibetic drugs there are many to chose from different classes from metformin to onglyzza.
3byeta, victoza, (liraglutide) bydorian
4 insulin
varios combinations are used in different patients depending on the responce.

Question 8

how to control diabetes type 2 with medicine..?

Accepted Answer

Not enough: When someone with diabetes needs medication, then weight management, diet, exercise, and proper sleep are part of that prescription also.  Depending on the physician, oral medication may be an option (often start w/insulin sensitizing agent), though occasionally insulin.  When doing well with lifestyle change medication can sometimes be weaned.

Question 9

is bulgur good food for diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bulgur wheat is a healthy choice on a diabetes diet. In fact, the american diabetes association lists bulgur as one of the best choices of whole-grain foods for people with diabetes. One cup of cooked bulgur contains approximately 33 g of total carbohydrate.The amount of carbohydrates you eat will always raise your blood sugar. So be very careful and check with your md.

Question 10

can diabetes type 2 patients eat jaggery?

Accepted Answer

Jaggery: It contains up to 50% sucrose & 20% invert sugars, so advise to talk to your pcp before consuming it.

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