Question 1

can you tell me more about diabetes mellitus type 1?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: Type 1 diabetes is more frequent in the juvenile years though you can get it at any time, that is why it used to be called juvenille diabetes.  For reasons yet to be identified( there could be many) your body makes antibodies against the cells that produce Insulin destroying them and rendering the person Insulin deficient.

Question 2

a little freaked out about childhood diabetes, can you tell me more about this?

Accepted Answer

Careful monitoring: Careful and regular monitoring of blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c level is really important. This will help maintain prevent spikes in blood glucose.Regular physical activity improves blood glucose control. Keep snack with the child at all times in case of sudden hypoglycemia. Sometimes a brief period comes after diagnosis of DM when no insulin is required. Usually followed by insulin requirement

Question 3

please tell me how long it takes for to get diabetes if you drink more than one arizona iced tea everyday?

Accepted Answer

Not a cause: Though sugared drinks will lead to weight gain, no sugared drink will directly induce diabetes. Save the calories and avoid sugared drinks.

Question 4

can you tell me is blood pressure(hypertension) responsible for more and erectile /hard erections.does diabetes opposes it.?

Accepted Answer

Neither is good.: The penis erects by trapping blood in three spaces. Higher blood pressure won't increase the erectility, but if untreated can damage the vasculature to the penis. Diabetes can impair ability to obtain an erection: it alters the nerves ability to function which control erection and release of erection, as well as damaging the vasculature... So, neither is good.

Question 5

who is more likely to get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Family history: Risk factors include: family history, overweight, metabolic syndrome, age over 60, exposure to some chemicals, lack of exercise.  Try to modify the risk factors you can control.

Question 6

could you tell me what causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hi. Different types of diabetes have different causes. Most common is type 2, caused by multiple defects involving insulin resistance &amp; insulin production/secretion. Type 1 2nd most common; caused by autoimmune attack on insulin-producing cells in pancreas. Next is gestational, usually a precursor to type 2, but some type 1's show up this way. Uncommon causes are cystic fibrosis, genetic (MODY).

Question 7

how to tell if you have type ii diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : If fasting for >8 hours
 fasting sugar 100-125 is pre-diabetes and 2-hrs after eating 140-199 is
prediabetes.

Fasting -126 and higher
 and 2 hours after eating- 200 and greater is diabetes
can get home blood glucose testing  equipment over the counter in pharmacies.

Question 8

how to tell if i am at risk for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Multiple risk factor: Advancing age
Obesity
Family history of diabetes
Previous pre-diabeates (IFG, IGT, or GDM)
Race/Ethnicity
High triglycerides
High blood pressure
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
glucocorticoid (prednisone) therapy

Question 9

can you tell me how diabetes can be detected?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing Diabetes: See a doctor.  Have some lab tests.  This will determine for sure whether you have diabetes or not.

Question 10

why are some people more prine to getting diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes risks.: Risk for diabetes is increased in those who are overweight and those who have first degree relatives with type 2 diabetes. So weight and genetics play a big role.

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