i've got a close relative who has a very extreme case of diabetes (type 2). what type of specialist should he see?

Question

Should I see a specialist for gestational diabetes, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Answer 1

Endocrinologist: Most diabetes is best treated in a diabetes clinic. Most such clinics are run by a specialist called endo-crino-logist.

Answer 2

Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type II diabetes. Insulin resistance can be cause by obesity, certain medications, and chronic prolonged stress. It can also be caused by an autoimmune process affecting the pancreas.

Answer 3

Many: The causes are not clearly known. There are certain factors which may lead to diabetes. Virus infections can lead to diabetes. If it runs in your family, you are obese, smoke cigarettes, had gestational diabetes or had a baby weighing 9 or more pounds, have impaired glucose tolerance, do not exercise regularly, low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides, high blood pressure you are at high risk.

Answer 4

Heart & nerves: The cardiovascular system and the nervous system are often affected when type 11 diabetes is not kept under good control. Heart attacks and high blood pressure and amputation of a limb can occur from damage to the nerves and arteries.

Answer 5

Family and Weight: For type 2 diabetes, the underlying cause is that cells do not respond normally to insulin. This "insulin resistance" has a strong genetic basis, so if someone has family members with type 2 diabetes, they are at higher risk. Being overweight or obese also increases one's risk, because the excess fat also causes Insulin resistance. Losing 20 pounds can significantly reduce the risk for diabetes.

Answer 6

Yes: Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (niddm) used to be synonymous with diabetes type 2. However, we all know type 2 diabetics who require Insulin so it is not a good description of the disease. The difference is that type 2 diabetes is not due to a lack of Insulin production but rather an inability to respond adequately to Insulin - so more Insulin is needed to overcome that limitation.

Answer 7

Yes: Niddm stands for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. It is another term for type 2 diabetes.

Answer 8

Yes: Often type 2 diabetes causes no obvious symptoms but sometimes it can present with increased urination, increased thirst and blurry vision. All people who are at risk of type two diabetes, (overweight, family history, history of diabetes in pregnancy etc) should be checked periodically for type 2 diabetes.

Answer 9

3 P's: Polyuria, polydipsi, polyphafia urinate a lot, thirst, hunger but diabetes usually starts months/years before with no symptoms; that's why routine screening needs to be preformed , especially in folks with family history of diabetes.

Answer 10

Diet & exercise: Diet and exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes and can reverse the symptoms and keep it under control once it occurs. It takes time and effort but I have seen high blood sugars become completely normal in 1-2 weeks of dietary changes.

Answer 11

DM2: 1. Diet balanced, less cholesterol, less carbohydrates 2. Moderate exercise, walking two to three times a week- 30 min walk 3. Medications under direction of your doctor 4. Regular blood sugars checks.

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