i am 18 and 5 feet tall and i have diabetes will i ever grow???
351511
Your diabetes will not effect you growth.  I wouldn't worry about your height my brother was 17-18 when he finally truely hit puberty and started growing.  When he graduated highschool 2 months before his 19th birthday he was barely as tall as me, I am 5'4". He only recently stopped growing he is now 24 and 6'1".
88626
I am not a nurse or doctor,however,I have been diabetic (type 1) for 36 years. A normal blood sugar reading is between 80 and 120, At 190 sugar spills into your urine. That's when you become thirsty, beyond belief, and start to dehydrate. You will know every washroom in the city because of constant urination. I have been hospilized w/ a reading of about 1200. That was with taking insulin. I had dental work done, and the infection got the best of me. Your reading shows you that your sugar is high, but it is the way the sugar affects your organs that can be fatal. When I had my episode, my potassium levels were screaming high,my kidneys had shut down,I lost the vision in one eye from such a low blood pressure. I was in a coma for a day before anyone found me. I remained so for an additional five days. During that time I suffered a heart attack. Diabetes can be hard to control, even with insulin. Sometimes it becomes more complicated because of the insulin. If you can manage it without..DO IT! Get on a diet recommended by a dietition, get yourself a glucometer to check your sugar at home frequently. Exercise. Show your family the way to deal with it should they eventually have it. Your circulation is compromised, affecting your legs and feet, eyes, and kidneys, skin. High sugar means you will have a harder time fighting infections. Your teeth and gums will need extra care-and you are the only one that can do it. Don't become blind or on dialysis because you can't pass up a candy bar or a chunk of cake. your family needs you, and when you look at their smiling faces, you'll be grateful to be with them. I know I am telling you scary things. I wish someone had really explained to me HOW these things could come to pass. It's because it affects the smallest,tiniest blood vessels in your body. You don't always "just die" from diabetes. You could live a long time with what it can do to you. Good luck to you. I would be so proud of you if you could turn this thing around to become incredibley healthy. This would be the time to do that. If you see that your sugar is rising,for no apparent reason, such as large meal,eating fruit,etc.,call your doctor. It may be from a sinus infection, earache,cut that won't heal. The infection raises your sugar, your sugar makes it difficult to get rid of the infection. And so it goes..round and round. Don't wait for a huge spike in your numbers.
840926
give it til your 18 to start fretting about height\ni grew 7 inches when i was 17\nbut no excercise will not stunt your growth
608660
I'm also fifteen and short. I'm 4'11" and was once your size awhile ago. All I did was take vitamins and ate a lil' healthier and I grew. I wish you all the luck in growing and I don't mean that in a saracastic way. I know what it feels like to be short. I'm still praying for that last inch to be five foot. I'm given hell about being short alll the time. So I feel your pain. Good luck and the worst it could be is you've stopped growing.
505741
R J   how  old are you?  first of all. Your  parents  genes  play  a part  HOW tall  you will be. But  eating  correctly  plays  a  part  also. Remember  your  food  groups  when  selecting  foods. Stay  a way  From  lots  of  junk  foods. Take  1 a day multi vitamin  that's   a  great  one.  Drink  8   glasses  of  water  a day.Exercise  daily. and leave the  rest  to  G-d. 5-6  is  a  good  height. my  mother  grew till  21  years  old. p.s.  get  plenty  of  rest, your  body  grows  while  u sleep. Do not over take or  over do the  vitimans  or potassium  that  can  be  harmful too  and  make  you  ill.
507939
ONLY a Doctor can help you with this. You should get an appointment set up so that you can go through testing to make sure that you don't have the developing stages of diabetes yourself. Maybe this site will answer more questions for you though.\n\nhttp://www.diabetes.com/
388703
I'm fairly sure it doesn't. Sorry height is usually about genetics, and its usually something you can't control. You could try some kind of growth hormones or just drinking milk to develop strong bones. But check with your doctor before trying any medication.
1129369
calcium would probably be the only thing that MIGHT help... it'll just make your bones stronger but it might promote a little growth.  nothing makes you taller besides genetics.  there is however a shot that you can get every so often that is supposed to make you gain a few inches.  you would have to talk to your doctor about the growth hormones. set up an appointment and as long as you're healthy your doctor wont have a problem with giving you the growth hormones. they generally make you grow 2-3 inches taller
894893
I believe you should consult this matter with a physician, diabetes is somethig you don't take very light, yes you can go on a diet and there is no problem but the best bet would be a professional opinion..☺
144362
get some high heeled shoes or a box because if youve past puberty then you wont grow anymore its all down to genetics.this question has been asked so many times.All with the same answer.Its all down to how tall your parents were.
737361
My husband was only 5'9" tall when he was a senior in high school, his JUNIOR year of college he grew FIVE inches, so you just never know!!!!\n\nGood luck to you!
667425
I do think you are tall.I'm not sure if you will keep growing but I do know one of my male cousins stayed at 5'8" until he was 18-20 when he grew a few more inches to 6'.
76954
Can I ask why you are worried?\n\nAt 14, your body will store "energy" to grow.  This is not to say you should plant on the couch and stuff burgers in your mouth, but do not obsess!\n\nBe active.  Dance, aerobics, whatever you enjoy, but don't sweat it.  Your body will go through odd spurts to grow.  Please don't worry too much about it, but just try to remain healthy.\n\nAFTER your body has reached it growth peak, you need to burn more calories that you intake, to lose weight.  If you are truly concerned, see your doctor for advice.\n\nI say this as someone that had to overcome an eating disorder.
449144
According to some doctor you have a chance to increase your height upto 25yrs of age. Sleep 8 hours a day(from 9pm-5am), eat well, exercise (basketball, jogging) try some supplements. do it regularly
1007737
My advice to you would be to set a goal of reducing your blood sugar level (average) instead setting the goal of getting of medication. This will happen if you lower your levels. \n\nKeep doing what you are doing -- eating healthy, exercising, and following your medication regiment. If you are averaging around 164, you may be able to eventually result to treating your diabetes solely with diet and exercise. It will take time though if this happens, so don't expect it to happen overnight. \n\nI really hope you can treat your condition without prescription meds, but remember that if you do have to take a pill everyday, its not that bad and you're not the only one that does this on a daily basis. \n\nKeep up the good work!
906694
You physically cannot!\nYou stopped growing long ago!\nGet some shoes with lifts in.
414509
i hate to break it to you but girls stop growing @ 18 and then we only have the ability to shrink as we get older.. so if your lookin to grow go out and buy yourself those nice heeled boots or some platform flip flops.. dont be ashamed i am 6'2  (girl) and i wish i was short. i have to look down on everyone and i hate how everyone has to reach to me.