I know a guy that has diabetes and he ended up getting a vasectomy?
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actually, they think now that both parents have to be carriers ,but my sister has it, and we can only trace it through my dad's side of the family. but still, she is worried about passing it to her kids, to the point of not wanting to bare her own. diabetics can live full lives, but it is a lot of stress, and the complications can be pretty serious. it is understandable that diabetics would not want their children to go through what they did.
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In men\n\n      Long-term diabetes can cause damage to the nervous system, which is involved in the complex process of erection.\n\n      This means men with diabetes may suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) and be unable to get or maintain an erection. As many as a third of men with diabetes experience ED.\n\n      \n      Term watch\n      Erectile dysfunction is another name for impotence.\n      Some men only discover they have diabetes when they seek treatment for their erectile dysfunction.\n\n      Once diabetes has been regulated through diet, pills or insulin injections, sexual problems usually disappear and the ability to get an erection is restored.\n\n      In women\n\n      A number of women with diabetes may suffer from recurring vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina), which is usually due to yeast infection. This makes sex painful. You may suffer itching or burning sensations.\n\n      Women with diabetes may also get recurring cystitis.\n\n      There is also some suggestion that women with diabetes have problems with arousal, and just as the penis fails to become erect in the man, the clitoris in a woman may not respond to stimulation in the normal way.\n\nCan you make your sex life work when you have diabetes?\n\nIf you feel diabetes is causing problems with your sex life, talk to your doctor.\n\nWhile no-one relishes talking about sexual problems with a doctor, these issues can only be addressed if you seek help.\n\nYour doctor will try to find out whether sexual problems are caused by defects in the nervous or circulatory system as a result of the diabetes, or whether they are of a more psychological nature. Often this distinction is difficult to make.\n\nIn any case, when sexual dysfunction begins to happen on a regular basis it tends to get worse unless it is properly treated, so the psychological element inevitably builds up.\n\nAn increasing number of men who have diabetes and ED are being helped by medicines such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra).\n\nIf tests confirm that your nervous system hasn't been damaged by diabetes, and there are no associated circulatory problems, there's no reason why your sex life shouldn't recover.\n\nSometimes a little help and support from your partner and doctor is all that's needed.\n\nWhat can be done about sexual problems that are not caused by diabetes?\n\nThis is a sensitive issue, but help is available.\n\nGenerally the most useful first port of call is your family doctor, who can refer you (and your partner) to a psychosexual therapist - or marriage guidance counsellor if this is more appropriate.\n\nTry not to dwell on the fact diabetes can cause sexual problems - just because it can, doesn't mean it will.\n\nAnd if you do experience difficulties, be reassured that nowadays there is a lot of help available.
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Carbs.  Although he needs some he is obviously getting a bit too much.  These include, chips, pretzels, bread, cereals, sugars, including beer and regular pop, corn, potatoes, junk food in general, and if he is eating a lot of fruits...they have natural sugars in them.\nHere's a link\nhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/diabetes/treatment.html
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"Having a vasectomy greatly improves your chances of having a child."\n\n"The <insert opposite sex here> doctors and nurses are all very attractive."\n\n"Look over there..." At this point knock them out, put them in for the operation and tell them the person was so desperate for a vasectomy they fainted.\n\n"It's just like having your hair cut or nails clipped, it doesn't hurt you at all."\n\n"Having a vasectomy means more s*x for you!"\n\n"Having a vasectomy is very fashionable these days."\n\n"Did you know that having a vasectomy increases your life span?" (Men actually DO live longer without their testicles, by about 13 years, believe it or not. This is actually a FACT!)\n\nHave a game of truth or dare, then when they say dare, you say, "I dare you to have a vasectomy."\n\nOr simply tell them that they should become homosexual, that way they won't be able to reproduce.
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My brother works in the mental health field, so I asked him about this. Some men can get all emotional, about a vasectomy, and have issues. If you are the super alpha male egotistical type, that considers women inferior, then you might have issues with a vasectomy because such type tend to associate it with castration. They don’t feel “manly” if they can’t get a woman pregnant.   They are just lamers.  In other words %99.9 of men will never have a problem.
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Let me begin by saying that I commend you on your efforts to continue your education and not let diabetes stop you. I am 24 years old and finishing up my MA in English, so you are not alone. I completely relate to your situation, although I am not currently insulin-dependant. \n\nThere are new treatments out there. The new isulin inhaler should be on the market in just a matter of months .. sometime this summer and that would be one option. An insulin pump would also be a great option for you if you are up to 3 injections daily. This way, your sticks are greatly reduced. \n\nI am not sure about the pancreas transplant issue, but I have heard of islet cells being transplanted. I would recommend doing your own research on this. Consult with the ADA and see what you can find out there. I think these things are still pretty experimental for the most part. \n\nAs for other organizations that can help you with your expenses / treatment, etc., consider consulting your local health department. I work for a health department diabetes program and I am sure there is a similar program in your area. You can probably access free diabetes education resources and even get some help with meds. \n\nGood luck and best wishes.. I hope everything works out for you in your education and otherwise.
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I can give you a good medical miracle from God. Back in April, my brother was found in a coma with a Blood Sugar of 10. He was hospitalized in an ICU unit on a vent. The Dr's said they could find nothing wrong with him, as he had no past history of diabetes and after entering the hospital his blood sugar was normal. They didn't expect him to come off the vent and was talking about putting a tracheostomy in his neck. All of the church members where we attend church began praying for him day and night. After a few days he was completely off the vent without the Dr's doing anything to help this. After a few weeks, he was walking again, talking again and eating on his own. Again all to the Dr's surprise. They were totally baffled by it. After about 3 weeks in the hospital he was released to go home and is still doing very well. There's nothing God can't do!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless you & your friend and I will keep her in my prayers.
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No, you could have pancreatic cancer, but diabetes is more likely, not to mention treatable. See a doctor, would you?
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A doctor that I have been seeing for other medical conditions besides anything to do with pregnancy was telling me about a study that a doctor in Penn. was doing for women who had been going to all kinds of trouble trying to get pregnant. They had tried every drug known to man out there and went to the best specialist when he decide to use Metformin a common drug used for people with diabetes. \nThis doctor even suggested the same thing for her own daughter and she was pregnant within two weeks of starting the med. So just a thought!
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I agree the first answer that prayer would really help.  sounds pretty bad.  It seems diabetes always complicates any situation.
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As I read though earlier answers I see there is some good and some incorrect information.  People need to be specific when speaking about diabetes because there are two types.  Type 1 also known as juvenile diabetes is not curable.  Yes you could have a transplant of the pancreas but honestly that would be worse than having to take insulin everyday.  With transplant surgery there a many drugs you have to take to keep your body from rejecting the transplanted organ.  These drugs can do more harm to your body than diabetes (if you are keeping your glucose in check).\n\nNow with type 2 which is typically brought on by obesity can be "cured" with healthy diet and exercise in some people.  Type 2 diabetes does not act the same way as type 1, your pancreas does produce insulin but your body does not know how to deal with it -you are insulin resistant or you just don't produce enough.  If your diabetes is not tied to obesity then you are not likely to be "cured" by diet and exercise.  Type II can also be attributed to genetics,  or life style (excessive drinking, inactivity, certain drugs) also women who had gestational diabetes are more likely to develop Type II diabetes later in life.\n\nAs for you and your "cure" don't rely on the medications to "cure" you.  You need to change your lifestyle if weight is your issue.  Healthy diet and exercise - walking, running anything that gets you moving and your heart rate up.  Once you get your glucose levels in check you will see a big difference in your erectile issues (pun intended), because you will have better circulation.  Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.\n\nJust a side note of information - most Type II diabetics see their primary care physician for there diabetes care, your primary physician is not very likely to have been schooled extensively in diabetes care so you should see a specialist -an Endocrinologist.  A specialist would be a great person to help you get on track and they will usually set you up with a dietician.
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There could definitely be some medical issues.  One thing a doctor would check you for is diabetes.
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Slim to none BUT it does happen....did he get checked and then rechecked after it was done? Read the following:\nE-mail question: My husband’s vasectomy was successful and there has been no evidence of live sperm, but I’m worried that I might become pregnant. We know of four couples who had children after the husband had a vasectomy. Are there any statistics on how effective they are?\n\nDr. Dean: Yes, you can become pregnant by a man who has had a vasectomy. I’ve seen statistics from as rare as 1 in 1,500 to as common as one in 200 to 300 showing cases where vasectomies have reversed themselves.\n\nUnfortunately, the first thing people will do when this happens is to call a lawyer because they think the wife has been unfaithful. That is not necessarily so, as the statistics show.\n\nThis is why it’s so important to return to your doctor after a vasectomy. Many men have a vasectomy, disappear, and never go back to the doctor to get it checked. Ten years later they have an unplanned baby and they blame the doctor.\n\nThis surgery is not 100 percent perfect – nothing is.\n\nThere are other facts about vasectomy at the source sited.\nGood luck.
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According to this it depends on which type he has: one cannot be helped but the other may be helped with surgery\n\nhttp://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=azoospermia&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=ush-yps&x=wrt&u=www.mayoclinic.com/health/azoospermia/AN01259&w=azoospermia&d=RpUy6pIFNz_G&icp=1&.intl=us
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I'm type I, and that's what I know the most about. I am on anti-depressants, and they really help. I have heard that depression is more common in people wth diabetes, and it sounds like your husband might be angry or afraid or depressed. You might ask your doctor about a good anti-depressant.
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Sounds like your dad is suffering from "Can't have it want it" syndrome.  Apparently, someone told him that he can't have anything with sugar in it and so now that's all he wants.  Your dad needs a good diabetic educator who can show him what to eat, when to eat it, and how to controll his diabetes with diet and exercise.  Also, keep in mind that the more you "nag" at him about his eating habits the less likely he is to comply with his treatment.  So, call your doctor (or his) and ask for a referral to a diabetic educator.
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Yes he could. He should consult a urologist which is a Doctor who specializes in problems of urinary and reproductive system.  Worst case, he finds out what he's got and gets it cured.  Best case, he's needs to drink less beer and mor water but there's nothing wrong.