Type II Diabetes

My Type 1 diabetes was caused by mumps

To make it simple.
The pancreas produces insulin.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreatic inflammation is so severe that you could say that the pancreas autodestroys itself with all the enzymes it produces to digest food. This enzymes engorge the pancreas and destroy its specialized tissues. Because of this you loose pancreatic tissue with it’s islets (special islets produce insulin) and therefore with no insulin you become diabetic type: insulin dependant.

Type 2 Diabetes can be a silent disease, without any signs or symptoms.
Things that make you more likely to develop it are being overweight, especially around the abdomen; a history of having a large ( over 9 pounds) baby ( for women only), increased incidence with aging, and family history. Type 2 Diabetes is an epidemic in the USA, probably having to do with our diets, lifestyles, and being overweight.

You cannot rely on symptoms to make a diagnosis, especially during " initial stages". After years of diabetes, the complications such as kidney, eye, skin, can cause symptoms.

The sources mentioned by the other responders are ok, but if you suspect that you or someone you know has diabetes, you should consult your regular health care provider, and discuss it with him/her.

Type 2 Diabetes may be prevented by weight loss and lifestyle changes.

I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I understand exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent me from getting diabetes type 2. I would like to know the specifics of a diabetic diet.

the best you can do to prevent diabetes is follow a pre-diabetic diet. It’s mostly the same diet people with diabetes follow. You should try to avoid carbohydrates as much as possible. A good diet to follow is the glycemic index diet. More information can be found at http://www.diabeticmenu-blog.com/glycemic-menu.html

My doctor has just informed me that I may have gestational diabetes and now I am in desperate need of help. I know the basic low sugar rule but could I get specific food ideas that don’t taste like cardboard?? Any help would be great! Thanks!!

Oh boy that’s a hard one! Everyone’s body is different on how they process carbs!

First, find out what your carb number for each meal is. Mine was 15 carbs for breakfast, 15 carbs for snacks, 30 carbs for lunch and 30-45 carbs for dinner.

Check your blood sugars frequently. Try a variety of foods, also try pairing different foods together. One time during my pregnancy I had a huge piece of cake (it was a special occasion) along with a hard boiled egg (sounds wierd) but my bs numbers didn’t spike at all.

~I did well on proteins and lots of veggies (of course). Also, dips and dressings helped with the numbers.
~Beans, legumes, etc. helped
~Cheese and crackers were a miracle worker.
~Hummus with whole wheat pita -great!
~Eating whole fruit did better for me than processed fruit.
~I also found that by switching from regular milk to soy that it helped my bs #’s.
~My nutritionist had me pair up carbs with fats and proteins to help slow the absorbtion so for the only time in my life real butter, oils, greasy foods was a YES!
~Nuts helped me alot for snacks.
~Raisin nut bread did better than regular toast for me.
~Hard boiled eggs, bacon and sausage (although it sounds really bad) was actually really good for the gestational diabetes and I stopped gaining as much weight.
~Also, try whole grain carbs instead of processed carbs. But keep in mind that CARBS are CARBS no matter what, so even the whole grain carbs may make your numbers high. I couldn’t eat any cereal, even high fiber cereal, because my body digested it badly. But for some, the high fiber works.

After you have the baby, you’ll have to learn how to eat all over again (without the fats, etc. that are so yummy) but it’s worth it!

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Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, which result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (and in this article will be referred to as "diabetes"), was first identified as a disease associated with ?sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine, hence the term sweet urine. Normally, blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers the blood glucose level. When the blood glucose elevates (for example, after eating food), insulin is released from the pancreas to normalize the glucose level. In patients with diabetes, the absence or insufficient production of insulin causes hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition, meaning although it can be controlled, it lasts a lifetime.

When you have type 1 diabetes, why does it matter if your blood sugar is high? What happens if you don’tt treat diabetes? What happens if you don’t take the shots or watch what you eat? Do you die?

Simply put — YES — you will die.

Type 1 Diabetes means the your pancreas has pretty much failed completely., Because of this your body produces very little or no insulin, and so there is NO control over your blood sugar.

Extra sugar in the blood attachs itself to the red blood cells (this is called GLYCATING) and the sugar molecules act like tiny little knives, making the red blood cells work like a Rotor-Rooter system in your blood vessels. They start damaging the walls of the blood vessels, causing tiny cuts, clots, and scar tissues.

This is extremely damaging to the capillaries, which are only just a little bit larger then a red blood cell, anyway. These capillaries get ripped to shreds!

Now, your kidneys are FULLL of capillaries, so one major damage of diabetes is kidney failure. And it is usually not reversible. If the blood sugar stays high, the result is kidney failure leading to either death or dialysis.

There are capillaries in the retinas of your eyes. These tend to get cut open, causing a bleed. Many diabetecis go blind.

And also the capillaries in your brain. When these break you get many small strokes. The effect is very much like Alzheimers.

And how about those capillaries in the sex organs — broken capillaries lead to the inability to have sex.

That same glycateds red blood cells also don’t carry as much oxygen. So you constantly feel tired, and wounds don’t heal as well. Many diabetics suffer from gangrene. leading to amputation of feet, legs, fingers, hands, and arms.

ALSO – - – Some of that sugar breaks down and attachs to the nerves. This leads to diabetic neuropathy, which affects every organ in the body, from brain to tips of toes. Since things often "don’t hurt", the diabetic doesn’t realize that he or she has a serious wound until gangrene sets in.

Optic nerves get damaged, and nerves to the sexual organs get damaged. Also, the nerves to the stomach and intestines get damaged, leading to many digestive problems, including diarhea, which then leads to dehydration.

It doesn’t really matter if you are Type 1 or Type2 — the effects are the same, but Type 1 diabetics are often diagnosed sooner — in childhood. Therefore, Type 1 diabetes is often called Juvenile Diabetes, but this is a misnomer. Even adults can get Type1 diabetes.

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Some symptoms will go away. Others may be irreversible.

Just found out that I am hyperinsulinemia. It is what happens prior to becomeing type 2 diabetic. I knew I didn’t feel right so I Kept going 2 the doctor and finally she tested my blood and found out that I had way to much insulin in my body, so I am taking a type 2 diabetic medication. I now need to know what I can do to help myself. I have asked many questions and no one really has giving me good answers I will pick best answer on this. So what will help lower my insolin and loose weight? I heard low carbs, what foods can I get in the store that are good and low carbs? How do I make myself better before I am a diabetic for real? I just want to fix this asap. I want to loose 30 pounds as quick as I can and then work on the rest in good time like another 30 in the next 5 months after that but 30 in the next 2 to 3? will this medicin help, what should I be eating now. I know NOTHING about this so as much info is what I REALLY need. Thankyou.

Ok. First of all I don’t know what drug You are on, but Most probably it’ll be Metformin, a drug that reduces your insulin resistance. Your body has way too much insulin because your body is becoming "resistant" to insulin. In order to function normally (i.e. sugar getting into our cells for fuel) our body counters this resistance by producing more and more insulin. But sooner or later your pancreas will be exhausted, and it will stop producing enough insulin one day-thus making you a Type II diabetic. This resistance is acquired through a sedentary lifestyle and obesity.

Secondly, Losing the extra pounds is good, but NOT IN THE WAY YOU MENTIONED! Weight loss should be gradual to help us maintain the "lost" weight. Nothing drastic should be done as it can bring harm to our health. The best thing for you now is probably to start Controlling your food intake, and start EXERCISING!! Speak to a Dietitian or your doctor regarding the diet part. You can do it if you put your mind to it

Today my wife went for her 28 week screening, she had blood sugar of 175. They want her to do a second longer test. Has anybody here had gestational diabetes? Or high blood sugar that was later proven to not to be gestational diabetes? Please anyone who has knowledge help me to calm my wife! Thanks.

I had gestational diabetes with my second child. The doctor had me check my blood sugar with a meter 4 times a day. Once when I woke up and then after my 3 main meals. He wanted it to be under 100. I had to keep a log and was able to control it with my diet. Very little carbs and sugar. I was really scared at first but it turned out okay. My daughter was perfect and went to 39 weeks, she was 8lbs 4ozs. My first baby I did not have gestational diabetes and she was 8lbs 10ozs!!!
Also taking your blood sugar at home does not hurt as bad as when they poke your finger in the DR.’s office. It is vicious at the doctors but it barely hurts at all when you have the correct equipment.
Good luck!!!

Because your body isn’t getting the food it needs. With diabetes, your body can’t absorb the sugar because it doesn’t produce the insulin needed for this. As a result, your body is starving and therefore will start breaking down fat for energy. Ketones is a by product of this and that’s why it’s found in your blood stream. This is another reason why your body becomes acidic and you smell that fruity smell.