i have just found out that my mum has dieabeties type 2 can anyone give me abit of advice on how to help her.?
829993
Your Mum should be contacted by the Diabetic clinic or nurse, ask them for any literature on the condition, there is also a helpline number in the phone book, they will take any questions, no matter how silly you might think them, and they will answer professionally and clearly. Type 2 diabetes is not life threatening but care is needed to keep it in check. Simple precautions like taking any medication prescribed and a sensible diet will keep her on an even keel. An extra precaution would be to get her an sos pendant. The nurse can tell you where to get one. It is just a safety measure that your Mum can wear when out on her own and it lets others know her medical conditions and how to treat her should the need ever arise. Don't worry about her though, diabetes can be managed fairly well nowadays :)
115673
no..my mom was diagnosed 2.5 years ago..and she is all cured. treatment is getting much better..the survival rate is much higher then in the years past. My great grandma has had it too, and she is still living 5+ years since being diagnosed
693704
Im so sorry that your mum is suffering from this very cruel debilitating condition.\n\nAs I know you will be aware lupus affects so many internal organs so working out if this is lupus related is not easy, as the painful neck could be down to usual wear and tear etc. Musco skeletal injury, back pain, knee pain etc often presents itself as neck and head pain.\n\nHas she thought about a neuromuscular consultation?   to eliminate the chance that she may have accumulative strain through holding herself stiffly? The fact that the pain is worse when she slouches seems to point to it being a lower back problem?  (We are all really good at standing on one leg if the other one hurts therefore damaging the good leg etc)\n\nA neuromuscular therapist could show her how to relax, how to move in pattern, and how to recognise when her everyday movements are taking her into pain?\n\nGood luck to you both
18709
The best thing you can do is stay with her through out her life as long as she lives.. She needs to be comforted.. Spend as much time with her as you can in a way that she can forget that she is ill and is going to die
894027
I have had this disease for over 30 years... it was a gift from my mom who has had it for 65+ years.  The only complication that i recently have is weight gain.(due to taking insulin which is a protein for so long)  This is not the worse disease to have.  When I was first diagnosed the only sugar free item was TAB soda..... so i did stand out alot being "different"\nPlease go to the doctors with your grand child and learn as much as possible.  If she eats 5 small meals a day... tests her blood 4 or more times, exercises, visits her dr. every 3 months.... she will live a long healthy life.  Make sure she stays away from splenda items... this is a sugar.  Eating right and exercising is not a curse... get the whole family to eat the diabetic diet.....and play together..... let her teach you how to test the blood...have her test your blood.. see who has the best #\nThere are support groups for parents and children..... talk to her dr about where and when..... so she won't feel so "different" \nYou are a great grand parent.  I understand your worry... the main thing is to accept her.... go out for a s/f ice cream one night and talk to her about things... but keep an eye on her blood sugar levels... that is the most important...... You will be fine....
1040169
ask her physician before hand.  they should be happy to help.  Also consult with the patient before planning her life.
597027
COULD BE MANY THINGS,IF IS THE ONLY THAT SHE HAS,SEE FOR INMUDEFICIENCY,FUNGUS,CANCER,SEE YOUR DOCTOR.FAMILY PRACTICE FIRST.
244290
Yes, you should be concerned.   .....It does not matter how much she exercises, her body itself STILL will not produce sufficient insulin.\n\nI had an older brother who was diagnosed with diabetes at 11, and he died just after his 38th birthday.   .....He tried very hard to keep his blood sugar at proper levels, and very, very rarely strayed from his diet.  \n\nDiabetics who have been told to watch their diet & blood sugar levels and who do NOT take efforts to keep their bodies in good health know they are killing themselves.     .....If I didn't know better, I'd suspect your friend has some serious issues she isn't dealing with.\n\nBest of everything!
486278
You have every right to be worried!  First of all, does she have a chronic disease process that could cause this weight loss?  Is she diabetic? Is she depressed? Does she see her doctor on a regular basis?  If not, she should.\n\nTo help her eat, serve her several small healthy meals a day.  Sometimes a big meal is overwhelming when you don't feel like eating.  Crackers and cheese for instance, is a good small healthy snack.  Peanut butter on fruit, things like that.  Small amounts of protein.  If she eats several small meals like that she will get as much nourishment as 3 larger meals.  Also you can supplement with something like Ensure if she finds that to her liking.  If that is too expensive for you, Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed in milk has the same calories and vitamins and minerals as the Ensure at half the cost.  Please get her to a doctor too.  Bless you both.
938750
First of all, God bless you for realizing that probably one of the things that your sister needs the most right now is someone who is going to treat her as if she were "normal" again and not baby her. But with that said, you wont forget that she has this disease. What you can do, is let her lead the way. Give her your time and let her decide what to do with it. God bless both of you.
170405
i can only recommend not to push her or insist too much\nyou have no idea what that disease is like and how it affects one's life -i hope you never find out-\nhope you mom gets better soon
467571
http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C383505.html\nhttp://www.motherhood.com.au/mother/postnatalProblems.htm\nGood Luck
969787
I am so sorry to hear about your family friend and hope you are providing support and understandin right now....the fact that she has secondarys (the cancer has spread to  another part of the body) is , I will be honest, worrying.  I know how awful this illness can be and how devastating it can be especially when the person has been healthy....my dad got cancer...he didn;t smoke, he was active and healthy....by the time he was diagnosed he had secondarys.  The chemo might be there to ease the side effects rather than cure or extend life...she needs to know which it is in her case....my thoughts are with your friend and all who love her right now...I do wish you well and hope that any news she has is positive.  Keep us updated? and if you need to chat...feel free to mail me
772251
I am a type one diabetic and a celiac. I recommend celiac.com, the website has great recipes and a good message board! I suggest you join te board, the people are great and have always answered my questions. A great book is "Celiac Disease: The Hidden Epidemic" I dont remeber the author, but the book describes how the immune system works, describes in detail autoimmune reactions (like celiac and diabetes), it basiclly talks about how the body works and why your daughter can not have gluten. Heres some websites that make delicious pre-made donuts and pies...celiacspecialities.com, grandmaferdons.com, and glutenfreebreadbasket. \n\nGood luck with your daughter!
794777
Hello\n\n Boy that's a difficult question and one I am also going through right now with my mother.  I don't think anyone is going to be able to answer this for you and your family, you all know your mom the best.  I can only tell you what we have done.  My mother knows she has lung and heart problems but she really doesn't understand the severity of the problems.  The last time she was hospitalized she had to be put on life support, and the doctors told us she has about 6 months. She is terrified of doctors and hospitals and worries about dying.  She's been really sick for years now.  As a family we decided not to tell her what the doctors said because she gets so scared and we want her to get the most out of the time she has left without being scared and worring all the time.  So only your family knows enough about how your mother to make this decision.  Is she the kind of person who would want to get her affairs in order or would it only add to her suffering.  I hope this helps some. Good luck and God bless.
835411
I do not have it, but I have a condition that can lead to it.\n\nI hope your mom has been diagnosed early... for her, and for you and the rest of your family.  \n\nLook it up on the net.  Web MD whatever, Google it, Wikipedia.  I dont want to tell you anything, you need to read it for yourself *and this d*ck telling you your mom is going to die... GO TO HELL MAN! what a jerk*\n\nI dont know how old you are.. but regardless.  Read what you can, understand as much as you can absorb... and love your mom and be a good girl :) \n\nGood luck to your family, I wish you the best.
678105
I can only advise you to have her seek medical advice.  It could be something very harmless, or else something much more serious (such as multiple sclerosis, or complications of diabetes).