Diabetes
Diabetes questions and answers
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Q: Can diabetes cause you hair to fall out?
I have diabetes (newly diagnosed, but apparently I have had it fo a while and didn't know it according to my doctor) and my hair keeps falling out near the crown and in the back, causing thin spots.
Someone told me that this can be a symptomatic cause from having diabetes. Is this true and if so; why?
A: hair loss is not directly related to diabetes.
Q: What is the best Christmas treats that diabetes people can eat?
I am doing two different kind of treats for my social club but some are requesting me to make something that people with diabetes can eat. What's is the best treat for Christmas that is easy to make and diabetes can eat?
A: I am always happy with people who bring a veggie and dip platter to anything.
Spinach leaves all over the bottom, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepper rings or strips, cheese cubes and a lovely dip to go with them.
The veggie and dip platters work for any holiday or group get together. And are much healthier treats for everyone.
Q: What are the chances of her getting diabetes?
My friend wants to know what are her cousins chances of getting diabetes? She is 11, she is pretty skinny, but she eats. A LOT. And hates vegetables. He grandfather and a few people before him had it. It skipped her cousin's dad and aunt. How could we get her to eat healthier, and what are her chances of getting diabetes?
A: Try cook them different styles
stir fry. cosaroll. baked. roostered.
I am a fuss eater myself and now I eat a few more vege then when I was 11 or teenager.
Let her know that tasted buds change every 2 twos.
They say if someone in your family has diabetes you have a greater chance. When did her grand dad have it just at the end of his life. Or early in his life. Because old people get lot of sickness just from been old.
Q: How can we find local diabetes or cancer foundations to donate to?
We would like to donate money in someone's name, to a cancer foundation or diabetes foundation or something along those lines. Unfortunately, everyone wants to go online these days and we do not want to donate to a foundation over the internet, we would like to do it in person and have a proof of donation (I know that there are printable ones if you donate online, but that requires giving someone your credit card number). So is there any way to locate local places to donate? We live in West/Southwest Michigan.
A: Can I suggest a non profit Childrens Hospital in your area. The one in my state is really great in working with children with Diabetes. Also check with Cancer Treatments of America also. They have several accross the country.
Q: Does having diabetes affect when you will start your first period?
I'm thirteen years old almost fourteen i have had diabetes since i was eight years old. I still haven't started my period. My mom says its proably because i have diabetes. When you have type 1 you have to take insulin which is a hormone. So she says it can affect all of my other hormones and my growth. But im really wondering is this true?
A: I personally don't know if it's true or not, I haven't heard anything about that. But you shouldn't assume the delay is due to your diabetes. I knew a girl who didn't start until she was 16, and she didn't have any medical problems. Some girls just start late.
Q: What are the chances of our baby having diabetes?
Right now I'm sort of seeing the man I hope to marry and the other day we brought up the subject of babies. We discussing that there may be a high risk if we had children that one of our babies would have diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and I believe it runs in his. He is a diabetic and I'm not. We figure we are in a very high risk category, but since at this time we're not married or planning to have kids yet we haven't asked a doctor. We would both like your opinions and answers.
A: Is it the SAME Type of diabetes in both families? The genetics for Type 1 and Type 2 are completely unrelated. If one family has Type 1 and the other Type 2, the child is at an increased risk of either form, but it does not "doubly" increase the risk of either in that case. Two different diseases.
Type 2 diabetes does have a strong genetic link. However,in most cases, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet, maintaining normal weight, and exercise, so it isn't a huge issue. If his family has a RARE form of Type 2 called MODY, the risk is about 50% of passing it on. In this case, see a genetic counsellor. In most cases, children NEVER have to get Type 2 if they maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If it's autoimmune Type 1 diabetes you are concerned about (the severe non-preventable kind that always requires insulin), then the risk is usually 2-5% for a mother passing it on, and 7% for a father passing it on. The risk of BOTH parents having Type 1 is about a 30% chance of passing it on. I assume the risk for you would be in the range of 30% up to even 50% if there is a large family history of Type 1 diabtes and other autoimmune diseases, especially on both sides. It's a bit of a grey area. The risk is much higher than the general population risk for Type 1 diabetes (.5%), but not 100%.
There is a study called TRIGR that is looking at ways to prevent Type 1 in infants at risk. You can ask your doctor or go to their website.
Putting your infant on a gluten (wheat, barley, oats) and casein (cow's milk) free diet from birth may help delay or prevent Type 1 diabetes in *some* infants. The data is inconclusive on this, but in your case it can't hurt. In the TRIGR study, infants are fed a special formula in which the whole casein proteins are broken down.
I would also suggest you see a genetic counsellor.
Q: What is the purpose of a diabetes educator?
Does a diabetes educator diagnose you with diabetes (specifically gestational diabetes in my case) or do they just tell you about diabetes?
A: They inform you about different things having diabetes, help with the food we eat, taking your blood sugar, talk about x-ercise.
Q: What happens when someone has diabetes and they drink?
I have a friend that drinks alcohol (not the hard stuff) but he has diabetes. I don't know what to do because I'm really close to this friend. He always reacts the worst to me out of everyone only when he drinks. I just need some help on how to deal with him and what happens to him with it? Plus how can I get him to stop drinking. Oh I should add that he drinks a 12 pack of Natural Light.
A: The blood sugar rises (because of the carbs) then falls. Its the livers job to get rid of the alcohol, but its also the livers job to release some of the sugar it stores when the blood sugar goes too low (note: it doesnt release enough sugar to come out of a low, so thats why a diabetic needs to eat or drink something). the liver will only perform one of those functions at a time, and the livers first priority is to get rid of the alcohol...which means it wont release that little bit of sugar to help with the low. A diabetic should eat something when they drink alcohol to help prevent the low.
Q: Does anybody know any recipes suitable for people with diabetes?
I have invited my friend, who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, over for lunch. I was wondering if anybody knows any simple (and tasty) recipes that are suitable for people with diabetes. Thanks for your help.
A: One of the most important parts of managing diabetes is eating properly to control blood sugar levels. But that doesn't mean that your food selections have to be tasteless, uninteresting dishes. In fact, when it comes to preparing meals for diabetics, the menu can include some of the most appetizing treats. Here are some recipes to help you create those easy-to-make delicacies that will tantalize the taste buds of diabetics and the rest of the family.
Island Chicken Breast
2 tablespoons frozen
orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 4-ounce portions boneless, skinless chicken breast
Combine all ingredients except the chicken breast in a
shallow glass dish. Add the chicken to marinade. Cover
and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Discard the marinade and
grill or broil the chicken until done, about 5 to 7 minutes
per side.
Yields 4 servings
Catfish Fillets
With Spicy Tomatoes
4 catfish fillets, about 4 ounces each
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can Mexican-style
diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ripe olives, cut into quarters
Dash cayenne
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a shallow glass dish
with vegetable cooking spray. Place the fillets in the dish.
Sprinkle with lemon juice, basil and oregano. Set aside.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion,
green pepper and the garlic; cook and stir until vegetables
are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives and
cayenne. Cook uncovered until sauce is thickened, about
5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the sauce over fish
fillets. Cover with foil and bake until fish flakes easily,
about 15 to 20 minutes.
Yields 4 servings
CALORIES 168, TOTAL FAT 6.5G, CHOLESTEROL 66MG, CARBOHYDRATE 7.5G, PROTEIN 20.0G, SODIUM 354MG.
Quick Chicken Gumbo
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
Dash crushed red pepper
2 14 1/2-ounce cans fat-free chicken broth
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup sliced fresh okra
1 tablespoon gumbo file
1 cup cooked rice
Chopped rice
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, thyme and crushed
red pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about
5 minutes. Stir in broth, chicken, tomato sauce, water, okra
and gumbo ill& Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
Spoon the gumbo into shallow bowls. Top each serving
with 1/4 cup of the rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if
desired.
Yields 4 servings
CALORIES 269, TOTAL FAT 6.9G, CHOLESTEROL 60MG, CARBOHYDRATE 24.2G, PROTEIN 33.8G, SODIUM 917MG.
Black-eyed Pea And
Mushroom Soup
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, undrained
1 small carrot, sliced
2 14 1/4-ounce cans fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Add mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic and thyme, cook
and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add
black-eyed peas, carrot, chicken broth. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley
if desired.
Yields 6 servings
CALORIES 129, TOTAL FAT 2.8% CHOLESTEROL 0MG, CARBOHYDRATE 19.4G, PROTEIN 12.4G, SODIUM 354MG.
Julienne Vegetable Salad
1 small carrot, cut into 2-inch thin strips
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch thin strips
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch thin strips
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips
1/2 jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Lettuce leaves
Place the carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini, onion and
jicama in large bowl. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice,
mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle over vegetables and gently toss to coat vegetables.
Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Yields 6 servings
CALORIES 74, TOTAL FAT 4.8G, CHOLESTEROL 0MG, CARBOHYDRATE 6.1G, PROTEIN 1.3G, SODIUM 33MG.
Cabbage With
Lemon Pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium cabbage,
coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Chopped parsley (optional)
Heat olive oil in large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add cabbage, garlic,
sugar, crushed red pepper and salt.
Cook and stir until cabbage is tender,
about 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with
lemon pepper and serve.
Baked Fish With Vegetables
1 pound fish fillets (such as catfish,
perch, red snapper, etc.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
or I teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut fish into serving-size
pieces. In a greased 9-inch baking dish, place fillets in a
layer. Cook and stir onion, zucchini, yellow squash and
red bell pepper until crisp-tender. Spoon vegetables over
fish fillets. Top with tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, until fish is
done, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove vegetables and fish
to heated platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour pan
juices over fish. Garnish with parsley.
Yields 4 servings
CALORIES 191, TOTAL FAT 7.8G, CHOLESTEROL 68MG, CARBOHYDRATE 6.8G, PROTEIN 21.2G, SODIUM 238MG.
East-West Veal Chops
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
4 veal rib chops (about 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Rub garlic over both sides of veal rib chops. Heat olive
oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add veal chops. Cook 10 to
12 minutes over medium heat, turning once for medium
(160 degrees). Transfer to plate; sprinkle with salt. Keep
warm. Drain excess fat from skillet if necessary. Add the
chicken broth and ginger to skillet. Cook and stir over high
heat for I minute or until reduced as desired. Stir in sesame
oil. Pour sauce over chops. Sprinkle with parsley.
Yield 4 servings
CALORIES 355, TOTAL FAT 24G, CHOLESTEROL 70MG, CARBOHYDRATE 2.8G, PROTEIN 15.5 G, SODIUM 405MG.
Tri-color Coleslaw
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped red or green pepper
Salt to taste
Combine yogurt, vinegar and honey in a small bowl; set
aside. Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl.
Pour the yogurt mixture over vegetable mixture and gently
toss to coat the vegetables.
Yields 6 servings
CALORIES 67, TOTAL FAT 0.3G, CHOLESTEROL 1MG, CARBOHYDRATE 14.2G, PROTEIN 3.7G, SODIUM 58MG.
Italian Pasta And Shrimp Salad
2 cups cooked angel hair pasta
1 cup cooked, sliced green beans
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3 green onions, diagonally sliced
12 ounces cooked medium shrimp,
peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine pasta, green beans, tomatoes, olives, green
onion, shrimp and basil in large bowl. Combine Italian salad
dressing and crushed garlic. Pour the salad dressing
over pasta mixture and gently toss to coat pasta mixture.
Chill for 1 hour in refrigerator. Serve on lettuce leaves if
desired.
Q: How much does diabetes decrease your athletic performance?
I am very involved in university sports, and compete at a very high level. I just got tested and do not know the results yet but I'm just wondering, How much does diabetes decrease your athletic performance? I Heard your never really the same after athletically after diagnosed with diabetes.
A: There are many successful diabetic athletes. Do a Google search on "type 1 diabetic athletes" and you'll see that diabetes will add some extra challenges but doesn't mean that your athletic performance must suffer.
Here is a partial list of diabetic athletes. There's also a pro cycling group called "team type 1"
Wasim Akram - Pakistani cricket fast bowler
Arthur Ashe - Tennis - Wimbledon winner
Walter Barnes - Football and actor. Before acting career he played professional football for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, 1948-1951.
Sarah Bina - Championship clogger
Ayden Byle - Runner - First insulin-dependent man to run 6521.5 km across North America.
Nick Boynton - Hockey Player - Boston Bruins
Doug Burns – Fitness consultant, Record-holding strength athlete
Sean Busby - Champion Snowboarder
Bobby Clarke - NHL - Philadelphia Flyers
Ty Cobb - MLB - Detroit Tigers
Scott Coleman - Swimmer - first man with diabetes to swim the English Channel, (August 17th 1996)
Jay Cutler - Football Player
Chris Dudley - NBA - New York Knicks center
James “Buster” Douglas - Heavy Weight Boxer
Kenny Duckett - NFL - New Orleans Saints
Rick Dudley - Hockey
Scott Dunton - World Class Surfer
Mike Echols - NFL - Tennessee Titans
Pam Fernandes - Para Olympian
Missy Foy - Professional Marathon Runner
Curt Frasier - NHL - Chicago Black Hawks
Walt Frazier - NBA - New York Knicks
“Smokin’ Joe” Frazier - Boxing
Kris Freeman - Olympic and National Champion Cross-Country Skier
Joe Gibbs - NFL - Washington Redskins coach
Bill Gullickson - MLB - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher
Gary Hall Jr. - US Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming
Jonathan Hayes - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs
Dave Hollins - 1993 Phillies World Series Third Baseman
James "Catfish" Hunter - MLB - Pitcher, Baseball Hall-of-Famer
Chuck Heidenrich - Skiing
Chris Jarvis - World Champion Canadian Rower
Jason Johnson - MLB - Pitcher, Cleveland Indians
Kelli Keuhne - LPGA golfer
Billie Jean King - Tennis
Jay Leeuwenburg - NFL - Indianapolis Colts Lineman
Mark Lowe - Major League Baseball
Michael Earl Malone - Son of former NBA star Moses Malone.
Robert "Gorilla Monsoon" Marella -Professional wrestler and commentator
Michelle McGann - LPGA golfer
Adam Morrison - Basketball Player, Gonzaga University
Brandon Morrow -Seattle Mariners Pitcher
David Pember - MLB - Milwaukee Brewers
Toby Petersen - NHL - Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars
Sir Steven Redgrave - Rower - Winner of five consecutive Olympic gold medals
Dan Reichert - MLB - Kansas City Royals
Ham Richardson – Tennis star
Jackie Robinson - Baseball Player
Sugar Ray Robinson - Boxing
Ron Santo - MLB - Chicago Cubs legend
Mike Sinclair - NFL - Philadelphia Eagles
Kendall Simmons - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers
Hank Stram - NFL - Kansas City Chiefs Coach
Bradley Suttle - Texas Longhorns - Second Baseman
Bill Talbert - Hall of Fame tennis player
Sherri Turner - LPGA golfer
Scott Verplank - PGA golfer
Everson Walls - Football player
Jo Ann Washam - LPGA golfer
David "Boomer" Wells - San Diego Padres Pitcher
Wade Wilson - NFL player and Dallas Cowboys quarterback coach
Q: How much does Type 1 Diabetes increase the risk of CHD and other cardiovascular health issues?
Hello people.
I see diabetes listed as a risk factor for heart diseases and I wonder how bad it really is to have diabetes. Is it as bad as smoking? I suppose it depends on how well diabetes is controlled but I just want to get an idea of what damage high blood sugar does to you body.
Cheers.
A: Uncontrolled diabetes is actually WORSE than smoking cigarettes (from a cardiovascular standpoint). Having uncontrolled blood sugar is like having something the consisteny of maple syrup in your veins and arteries... this in turn causes the heart to work much harder, and it also damages the microvasculature in the body (like in the kidneys and eyes). The vascular system is in a constant state of inflammation... tiny breaks in the blood vessels occur. When this happens, the body tries to repair it by clotting, and heart attacks are usually caused when one of these clots break off and get lodged in the vasculature of the heart causing oxygen deprivation. So yeah, it's bad.
However, if a diabetic controls their blood sugar well, they have about the same risk for heart disease that any of us do.
Q: my husband was just diagnosed with diabetes II, he is in complete denial. How do I get him with the program?
He is supposed to control his diet but he still eating the same old crap and is also a big meal skipper. Rather than knowing he is predisposed to diabetes because of his familiy history and being african american, he assumes its just something he can't prevent.
A: You really can't. This is a journey he needs to take, and most of us have taken it. About the best thing you could do is check with your doc's office or local hospital to keep an eye out for diabetes education classes. Sign both of you up and attend together. Sometimes just knowing he's not alone and hearing others' ideas of how they live healthier can boost his motivation. There is also a really good 30-minute TV show called DLife on CNBC on Sunday afternoons that you could record and watch together.
Q: Why is it that Diabetes affects the way a Diabetic person dreams?
I've noticed since I've been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes that I've been dreaming more, and dreaming more vividly. Recently I read an article about dreams stating that people with Diabetes have more vivid dreams. Why is this?
A: Diabetes does not guarantee that dreams will be more vivid.
In the article, it mentioned that vivid dreams and nightmares can be a function of the body's response to low blood sugar in order to raise blood sugar by causing the liver to release stored glucose and/or wake the person from sleeping.
Vivid dreams and nightmares are also a function of stress and worry, due to hormones that get released as part of the fight-or-flight mechanism (and those hormones also raise blood sugar). This is why stressed and/or worried people do not feel rested after sleeping.
Auditory hallucinations (hearing things that are not there, which can include music) are not due to blood sugar issues, but can result from altered levels of neurotransmitters (which are hormones). These episodes are not limited to schizophrenia or manic states of bipolar disorder, but can occur in people under stress or using certain medications.
"Ear Worms" (where you get a song "stuck" in your head) is different from a hallucination, and is a function of memory, if I recall correctly (it can be very irritating, but not generally a medical/psychological issue).
Q: What are the relationships between obesity and diabetes?
Diabetes are greatly occur to diabetic person by several fold compare to a non-diabetic person. so there should be some medical explanations right. but i could not really find any relation between them. Help me please.
A: Okay first off lets set something straight, type II diabetes can strike anyone !
Type II diabetes is also mostly genetic, if a family member has it ie,
parent , uncle, grandfather, great aunt...etc.
Then you have a much higher chance of developing it.
You can excercise and diet all you want to ward it off, but that doesn't mean you won't get it !
A lot of medical people will tell you that eating wrong and being fat makes you a candidate for developing type II diabetes.
Thats not quite correct ! There are many thousands of over weight people, and obese people who do not ever develope diabetes.
Diabetes is not caused by what you put in your mouth, but by all means do excercise and eat healthy for other reasons.
It really pisses me off every time some ignoramus says type II
diabetes is caused by being fat and lazy and eating junk food !!!
I'm a type II diabetic and ive never been fat ! Ive never been over weight
and never shoved junk food and sweets down my throat !
I have it because my mother has it, and she too has always been as thin as rake.
But as i said diet and excercise will be of great help to you,
if a family member has it, then dieting and excercise
will not only keep you in shape, but may hold off a diabetes diagnoses
for yourself for many years.
Q: How strongly is sugar intake linked to the onset of diabetes, among people who are not overweight?
and is there a figure for daily intake of sugar, above which there is a significantly higher chance of diabetes?
like, does it jump? or is your intake of sugar steadily correlated with the likelihood of you getting diabetes?
A: There is no food that causes diabetes. Consumption of sugar will not cause diabetes or any other condition. It may be interesting for you to know that it's not just sugar that affects people with diabetes - it is any carbohydrate at all including bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, corn etc
All carbs convert into a type of sugar when digested.
So long story short - there is no link between sugar consumption and diabetes.
For more information look up the American Diabetes Association web site