I have been having problems with my Insulin/glucose levels being erratic.  The doctor has done numerous tests and believes I have an Inulinoma which is an insulin producing tumor.  My question is ...is there anyone out there that has dealt with this condition that can tell me how they got diagnosed and how they were treated.  Please don't send me general info about insulinomas..I have done the research.  I am looking for someone that has had first hand experience with this condition.  The doctor told me that it is a pretty rare condition and very difficult to diagnose because alot of the symptoms are simlar to other conditions..especially diabetes.
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its the islet cell adenoma...\nif u have a tumour (dont worry its just those cell which proliferate ie divide at higher rate)in the islets cell in the pancreas , u might get insulinoma ie these islets cell particularly beta cell , relaese the insulin, which causes,as all knows lowers blood glucose level .so as there is more no of cells (Beta cells) , more amount of insulin is secreted and can cause hypoglycemic state , siezures,dizziness and other symptoms...\n\n\nrefer :http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000387.htm\n\n\nrefer2:http://www.ferretnews.org/insulinoma.html\n\n\nhope this answer is useful to u . let me know if it does .
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I'm with the guy who thinks it's diabetes. Have your blood sugar tested asap. If you find out that you are, there's plenty you can do to help yourself....\nhttp://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
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I have PCOS.  I have thinning hair, hair in other places (facial), overweight, no period in about a year, heart murmur, boarderline high blood pressure, infertility, acanthosis nigricans and undiagnosed insulin resistance.  There are probably more that are conected to PCOS.  From what I have read PCOS and insulin resistance go hand in hand with most women - which causes the hormonal imbalance.  I'm trying to find a more natural way of controling the PCOS and IR through vitamins, herbs, low carb diet, exercise and support from other women with PCOS.
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Hi, 2 of my daughters' had seizures. My oldest daughter had them on and off for about 8 yrs. There were conflicting diagnosis's as to the cause. My daughter is a diabetic and Diabetes can cause seizures, that was one diagnosis. The other diagnosis was Epilepsy. My daughter was treated with medication for Epilepsy, but has been seizure free for 10 years now, and has not had to take medication for 9 years. My other daughter had seizures also and she too is diabetic. Her seizures were not caused from the Diabetes or Epilepsy but from high fevers. She never took medication for them and eventually "out grew" them. In my opinion seizures can be very complex or relatively simple, however even doctors don't know all the causes of seizures sometimes the cause is never known. Hope this helped somewhat. I also have a nursing degree and what I learned about seizures from my schooling I think just covers the very basic knowledge we know and there is alot more to learn. I hope your aunt finds out the cause and is able to get treatment. Let me know if this info helped you or not. Email me at s_34_28_36@yahoo.com Good luck and God Bless you.
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How long did it take for you to get diagnosed after experiencing symptoms?\n\nHow has this diagnosis changed your life?\n\nAre you modifying your behaivior (diet/physical activity) to help keep it under control?
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HI, I wish there was an easy answer for this question! Apparently we are getting closer to a cure, there have certainly been a lot of medical advances made in recent years. Diabetes can be an incredibly frustrating and debilitating disease to live with. I know exactly how you feel as my 6 year old daughter has it. Not a single day goes by that I don't wish it was me and not her that had to live with this thing. Has your boyfriend considered an insulin pump?? They are fantastic for allowing a lot more freedom and flexibility when living with type 1 diabetes. He is very lucky to have someone who cares so much about him! Best wishes.
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I am a woman and have been on a pump for nearly 5 years. This being a turn off to my husband (when I was married) or to my fiance I have now has always been the least of my concerns as my health is much, much more important to me than that. But, I do understand that it can be a real concern. With a pump, you can still wear it during lovemaking (I have a belt type of thing held with velcro that holds my pump so it doesn't get in the way of lovemaking and everyday tasks). Or, if you really want to, you can bolus (give a little insulin) before lovemaking when you know you are going to be doing so, and take it off at the cannula (insert) site for the time you will be 'busy' then put it back on. Just be sure to check your blood sugar before and after doing this to be sure your blood sugar stays in range, tho. You do NOT want to have it off for more than an hour or two, tho, or else you will be without the much needed insulin.\n\nI can tell you this:  my health has improved sooooooooooooo much since I got on the pump. I went from having A1c's of 9-11% down to 6-7%. My eyesight got better in the one I can see out of (left one is blind; right one went from 20/50 or 20/60 with glasses to 20/30 with glasses). My neuropathy isn't as bad in my fingers/hands. I have sooooooooooooooooooooooo much more energy to do the things I want and need to do every day. And the best thing is:  I live my life according to my life, NOT according to the shots, eating schedule, etc. If I want to sleep in, I can because I have insulin going thru me all the time. If I want to skip a meal, I can and not have a problem. If I go out to eat and eat more than I usually do at home, I can and cover it with insulin right away from the pump. If I want to go to a function where I will be 'grazing' on food, I can program my pump to slowly give me insulin over the period of time I will be eating and know that I am covered for the food during that time. Before the pump, I was up to 6 or more shots a day and could not control it, no matter what I did or tried. With the pump, I have one needle prick (besides the blood sugar tests, that is) every 3 days!! What a major difference this has made in my life!\n\nPersonally, I wouldn't worry about what your husband would think about it, if it will be a turn off for him or not. If he loves you, he won't care. He will care about the person you are on the inside and will want you to do this to take the best care of your diabetes that you can, and in this day and age (as far as I can tell), a pump is the best way. In my personal opinion, pretty much every diabetic that has to take insulin should be on a pump for the best control they can get.\n\nIf you are still concerned about it, talk with your husband about it. Tell him your concerns and fears. Get his opinion on it. I personally think that he will probably say to go ahead and get it so you can take excellent care of your diabetes.\n\nPlease contact me via e-mail if you have any questions or concerns about it. I welcome any and all questions about the pump, the effects it has had on me and my life, etc. Good luck!
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Lipomas are really a mystery, even to the medical community. I, personally, have had over 200 of them removed and there has never been any rhyme or reason to their occurence. There is a really good website call LipomaForum that you can access and ask a lot of questions to others who are in the same situation. \nThey have links to see if your condition fits in with certain conditions such as Dercum's Disease, Madelung's Disease, Familial Lipomatosis, etc. Good Luck!!!
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I was just recently diagnosed with diabetes also. I was told to keep well balanced diet....Just watch the amount I intake... I am new very new to this and scared as &*%^ due to all the health risks associated with diabetes....I have been in the hospital for a few days and have been given meat, cheese egg,, and milk,, as wellas bread and fruit,,,, But I am still trying to get my level down ,,,
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My niece, mother of a 2.5 year old - now pregnant with her second.  She was diagnosed as having high insulin (a cause of PCOS), and was put on metformin (the same med I was getting for my diabetes).  It obviously worked, although she did have a rough pregnancy (they had to take the baby early to save both of them).\n\nMy advice, get your insulin checked as well as getting the glucose tolerance test, and eat a diabetic diet for pregnant diabetics.  Your baby will be healthier - and so will you.
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I had always had irregular periods and occasionally would have painful "cramps" where my ovaries are.I found out later this is the cyst bursting.  I also had a few stray hairs here and there. And i steadily gained weight, not a lot, just 5-10 lbs a year regardless if diet and exercize. I didn't put them all together until I tried to get pregnant and couldn't. After my doctor ran some tests to make sure it wasn't a thyroid issue or something like that she started treating me for PCOS and I was pregnant within 6months. At first my doctor perscribed me some medications similar to thoes used for diabeties, but I have managed my symptomes with a low carb diet (The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet) and exercize.  My sister in laws was much more severe than mine and she wound up having a hysterectomy, but she wasn't diagnosed until it had done some serious damage.  Soulcysters.com is a great resource. Definately find a doctor that will give it the attention it diserves! Good Luck!
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I'm 41 and I found out I had Type II, 2 1/2 years ago and no one in my family has ever had it. Just keep taking your pill, stay away from sugars and watch your carbs. It's not that hard these days - there are lots of foods out there. I take Avandia twice a day and insulin shots twice a day so you're so lucky. It's not hard to adjust. After I found out I lost 73 lbs. and it wasn't hard. Good luck.
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Actually it is a lot more common than you think for people to have diabetes have have no symtoms but high glucose readings.  Please see a doctor for a fasting glucose test which will give you a better look at where you stand.  How high is high?  Do you know what the normal range is?
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Doctor...doctor...doctor....go see your doctor or a nutritionist!\n\nAre you on oral meds?  How long have you been diagnosed with DM?  After a certain amount of time, if your diet doesn't control your blood sugars, your doctor may consider treating you with oral medication.  What is your weight like?  That could be a factor, too.
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Could be a whole laundry list of reasons why this might be happening from your blood sugar being too low, not following a balanced diet, to something more serious.  Best bet would be making an appointment with a Health care professional that can properly answer this question for you.
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a friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes, her only symptom was.....wanting to pee all the time, and not passing much pee when she went.\n\nif it's not that. I am sorry, i dont know, but it may be worth getting a second opinion
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At this point stem cell research is still very much in the testing stage when it comes to curing diabetics. I would strongly advise you away from this option for right now. There are some child friendly ways to administer insulin, and any pediatric endocrinologist would be more then happy to help you find ways to make sure your son can get used to being diabetic. \n\nBut like I said before - the cure for diabetes is not here yet. If the people behind these sites are claiming a cure, they're lying. What they're more then likely looking for are test subjects. Which is dangerous and best left to diabetic patients who can make that choice for themselves - not a 6 year old boy.