Question 1

can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help to reduce the tolerance to glucose ( diabetes type 2 ) ?

Accepted Answer

Lowers blood glucose: In some patients, hbot (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can increase their sensitivity to Insulin and/or increase glucose uptake and use by muscle cells.  I suspect that there are other mechanisms at play, but in total, the effect is lower the amount of blood glucose.  Of course this can cause problems, but generally the treatment is to eat before getting hbot, and ensure adequate nutritional reserve.

Question 2

my ankles are swollen. is it too much water and will it help if i elevate both my legs? i also have diabetes type 2. could the swelling be due to high glucose levels? thanks?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: Do you also have an underlying condition such as high blood pressure, kidney disease or any heart condition. High glucose levels can cause a lot of problems, best idea is to be seen and examined by a health care profession very soon.

Question 3

what is the normal range of sugar diabetes type 2 tow hours after meal?

Accepted Answer

&lt; 180: In a person without type 2 diabetes a 2 hour postprandial of &lt; 140 is normal. For diabetics we recommend pre-prandial (before meal) 70-130 and 2hour postprandial &lt; 180. Hope this helps.

Question 4

my mom has diabetes type 2, and her flesh seems to be dissapearing, like her bones are jutting out at places. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: I am not sure exactly what you are describing.  There is a condition called lipodystrophy where there is loss of fat tissue either in small areas or more generalized.  This can be associated with diabetes.  On the other hand, if your mother has been dieting and losing weight as a result, she may be losing weight in some areas more than others, causing her to look different.

Question 5

hello doctors; i'm conneting from india.   my uncle is 53years old. he is having diabetes type 2.  how to make it normal?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor: Your uncle needs to see a doctor & have his sugar regulated by diet, exercise and maybe medications, this is a serious problem & cannot be done without help. By controlling his blood sugar he prevent complications such as blindness, amputation of leg, heart attacks, strokes--these are serious, often life
threatening, almost all medical doctors can 
help him, better than self car.

Question 6

had pre-diabetes. is it possible i had diabetes type 2 in past but blood sugar went down to pre-diabetes? can 1 go from havin diabetes back to normal?

Accepted Answer

All a spectrum: It's all one continuous pathway from Insulin resistance to prediabetes to overt diabetes. The dividing lines are totally arbitrary. You need to be dieting, exercising, losing weight, getting educated, and possible taking medication. Don't wait until your number crosses some arbitrary line, then it's already too late.

Question 7

i am normal weight and was just diagnosed with diabetes type 2. i've read this could mean an early sign of pancreatic cancer. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Pancreatic cancer patients who have had diabetes for less than five years, it is unclear if the diabetes contributed to the cancer or if the precancerous cells caused the diabetes. Research suggest that new-onset diabetes in people over 50 may be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer.However,diabetes is much more common that pancreatic cancer.

Question 8

diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and diabetic neuropathy affecting left foot. is it normal to have extreme pain only when stepping down with that foot?

Accepted Answer

No!: More info is needed here. How long have u actually had DM? How was the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy made? Only 1 side? Neuropathic pain usually occurs at rest/times when we are off our feet, particularly at night. Pressure may actually help the pain (or worsen it). What u describe is concerning for some form of foot injury or a cond called Charcot foot. U need a good foot exam soon!

Question 9

how do thin people get diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Usual way: Diabetes is caused by Insulin resistance and certain genetic factors.  While the vast majority of diabetics are overweight, the abnormalities can occur in thin prople.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of hypo and hyper when you have diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Do you: Mean hyper and hypo thyroidism or hyper and hypo glycemia? If you're referring to glucose levels, there is a complete listing at diabetes.Org which is the ada website.

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Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help to reduce the tolerance to glucose ( diabetes type 2 ) ?

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My ankles are swollen. is it too much water and will it help if i elevate both my legs? i also have diabetes type 2. could the swelling be due to high glucose levels? thanks?

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What is the normal range of sugar diabetes type 2 tow hours after meal?

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My mom has diabetes type 2, and her flesh seems to be dissapearing, like her bones are jutting out at places. is that normal?

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Hello doctors; i'm conneting from india. my uncle is 53years old. he is having diabetes type 2. how to make it normal?

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Had pre-diabetes. is it possible i had diabetes type 2 in past but blood sugar went down to pre-diabetes? can 1 go from havin diabetes back to normal?

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I am normal weight and was just diagnosed with diabetes type 2. i've read this could mean an early sign of pancreatic cancer. is this true?

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Diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and diabetic neuropathy affecting left foot. is it normal to have extreme pain only when stepping down with that foot?

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How do thin people get diabetes type 2?

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What are the symptoms of hypo and hyper when you have diabetes type 2?

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