Question 1

how many years does it take to burn out the pancreas and get type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Usually many years: Most studies indicate that it takes decades of preceding Insulin resistance/high Insulin levels before the pancreas burns out to result in t2 diabetes. However, we are seeing t2 diabetes in children and teenagers who have not had decades of life to accomplish this. Thus, the rate of pancreas burn out and rate of progression to t2 diabetes can vary. Pre-diabetes is an indicator that you are close.

Question 2

i have type 2 diabetes and i currently have noticed that my legs, ankles and feet tend to get tense and swell up. sometimes my ankles burn horribly when walking. is there a reason to this happening.

Accepted Answer

They could be : Burning from diabetic neuropathy or the fact the ankles swell and this induces a tarsal tunnel syndrome.....you need to try and minimize that swelling...speak to your doc about possible diuretics or compressive socks...

Question 3

male 55 type 2 diabetes.cant get blood sugar below 8.on metformin. some damage to eyes.feet numb.stinging/burning feet & legs.any advice? supplements?

Accepted Answer

SEE Doctor: Get on a secondary medicine to lower your blood sugar, or use insulin. This would be a good thing to do sooner, to minimize the long-term damage to your nerves, vasculature, eyes, kidneys, heart, etc. No supplement replaces good medical managment.

Question 4

can a pancreas transplantation surgery cure a patient from type 2 diabetes ?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Type 2 diabetes is due to a combination of inadequate insulin production by the pancreas, but also a problem with insensitivity to insulin in the other tissues around the body.  Patients with type 1 diabetes typically only have the insulin production problem, and therefore transplantation is used for these patients.  Medications and lifestyle modifications are generally effective for type II.

Question 5

my brother has hep. c and cirrhosis of the liver, stage 4, his pancreas is gone he has type 2 diabetes  and his veins are turning purple..what now ?

Accepted Answer

Brother: Your brother has many problems but I am confident - I hope you are - that his doctors know how best to try and manage this.

If your brother does not have a pancreas it is much more likely that he does not have type 2 diabetes but insulin deficiency requiring regular daily insulin.

Question 6

i have the burning and pain in the back of my head i wanted to know if it's got anything to do with my cuz i have type 2 diabetes and i want to  do?

Accepted Answer

Start with your PCP: Without a more thorough history and physical exam, my first suspicion would be C2 cervical radiculopathy, but a scalp and supplying cutaneous nerve disorder like early shingles must be considered, so a careful search for a rash would be important. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy would not be a likely consideration given the long nerves of the lower extremities being the more likely site of onset.

Question 7

i have type 2 diabetes and when i jump my feet burn so bad why is this.

Accepted Answer

See below: Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.
Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from pain and numbness in your extremities ...

Question 8

i'm type 2 diabetes, have heart disease and obesity. 2 weeks ago i slipped on a wet timber floor without wearing shoes. the toe next to my big toe has has been swollen, painful, burning since. xray ok?

Accepted Answer

Toe is strained: Or sprained. Soaking ur foot in warm water with epsom salt and taking nsaids/ibuprofen may alleviate the swelling.Follow up with ur dr if it gets worse. Take care! http://www.Rd.Com/health/wellness/the-best-herbs-and-supplements-for-diabetes/.

Question 9

can reversing type 2 diabetes reduce the risk that is associate with pancreatic cancer? and if diagnose with type 2 at 28 y/o does age matter with pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Adopting healthy habits such as a Mediterranean diet template, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and avoiding tobacco will reduce diabetes progression while simultaneously reducing risk of most cancers.

Question 10

i have type 2 diabetes for a few years now and take medication for it, however i am constantly having outbreaks of thrush (down below). d u know why?

Accepted Answer

Control?: Thrush is more common in type 2 diabetes unfortunately.  It is possible that you may not have your control optimised (what was your last HbA1c)?  Sometimes it is simply bad luck but worth checking this with your doctor

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How many years does it take to burn out the pancreas and get Type 2 diabetes

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I have type 2 diabetes and i currently have noticed that my legs, ankles and feet tend to get tense and swell up. sometimes my ankles burn horribly when walking. is there a reason to this happening.

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Male 55 type 2 diabetes.cant get blood sugar below 8.on metformin. some damage to eyes.feet numb.stinging/burning feet & legs.any advice? supplements?

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Can a pancreas transplantation surgery cure a patient from type 2 diabetes ?

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My brother has hep. c and cirrhosis of the liver, stage 4, his pancreas is gone he has type 2 diabetes and his veins are turning purple..what now ?

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I have the burning and pain in the back of my head i wanted to know if it's got anything to do with my cuz i have type 2 diabetes and i want to do?

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I have type 2 diabetes and when i jump my feet burn so bad why is this.

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I'm type 2 diabetes, have heart disease and obesity. 2 weeks ago i slipped on a wet timber floor without wearing shoes. the toe next to my big toe has has been swollen, painful, burning since. xray ok?

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Can reversing type 2 diabetes reduce the risk that is associate with pancreatic cancer? and if diagnose with type 2 at 28 y/o does age matter with pancreatic cancer?

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I have type 2 diabetes for a few years now and take medication for it, however i am constantly having outbreaks of thrush (down below). d u know why?

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