The way this world works, will diabetes ever be cured?
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When was the last time any big moneymaking disease was cured?  In this advanced scientific age you would think quite often.  I don't have an exact answer, but I can't think of anything recent.  It would not be profitable for the pharmaceutical companies.  So instead, we just get better ways to control our disease and we live longer so that they can make even more money from us.  Will it ever happen?  Probably.  Will it happen in our lifetime?  Doubtful.
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well i never heard of it to treat diabetes..I sure i would know of it i am diabetic. I guess i'll have to ask my doctor
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he should go see a doctor. diabetes cannot be cured but it can be kept under treatment in order to not cause eye damage,blood vesel problems and more like that.diabetes can be caused by stress or high intake of sugar and of course, by obesity. but he should see a doc 4 treatment!asap
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There is no cure for diabetes mellitus, only proper control of your blood glucose to prevent any resulting health problems.  As for the tablet for of glucose control, there are actually several mechanisms of action that the oral medications can take.  In the broadest sense (the actual cellular-level effects vary within each class) is that the pills can do one of the following (with specific classes in the parentheses):\n\n-Cause the remaining active pancreatic beta cells to release insulin at higher levels (sulfonylureas, meglitinides, and D-phenylalanine derivatives)\n-Reduce gluconeogenesis, or the formation of glucagon, the storage form of glucose (biguanides)\n-Reducing insiulin resistance (Thiazolidinediones)\n-Reduced absorbed sugars (alpha glucosidase inhibitors)
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Because there are many types of Diabetes and medications that are used to treat it, it is impossible to answer your question logically.
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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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Hi Sylvestor\n\nHere are some ideas to healp your healing process. You can cure yourself, but it does take some effort. #8 is the most important. You must detoxify your body of toxins with a cleansing program (colon and liver especially).\n\nQuick Action Plan for Diabetes\n\n\n1. Be aware for early signs of blood sugar problems. Have the proper yearly tests performed.\n\n2. Keep in mind that the goal of diabetic treatment and self-care is to restore blood sugar levels close to normal and to correct related metabolic disorders. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day that emphasize fresh, organic foods that are low on the glycemic scale, such as raw and lightly steamed vegetables, low sugar whole fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes, yams, wild fish, poultry, lean cuts of beef, bison meal lamb or veal.\n\n3. Minimize or eliminate your intake of simple carbohydrates and all sugars, as well as tobacco and processed "junk foods." In addition, reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine. Both alcohol and caffeine could be enjoyed on special occasions, rather than daily or even weekly habits.\n\n4. Remain hydrated; drinking adequate quantities of pure water is essential for all aspects of your health.\n\n5. Engage in regular light exercise and stress reduction because they are keys to maintaining lower levels of blood sugar.\n\n6. Consider supplementing with nutrients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, chromium, magnesium, potassium, essential fatty acids, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and vanadium. Stabilized rice bran supplements can also be helpful.\n\n7. Herbs such as astragalus, bitter melon, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng, Gymnema sylvestre, and huerque can also provide significant benefits.\n\n8. If you have already developed Type I or Type II diabetes, combine the above self-care natural cures with professional care from a holistically oriented physician or other alternative health care practitioner. Particularly useful professional care therapies for treating and preventing diabetes include chelation therapy, food allergy testing, parasite testing and if necessary, cleansing, oxygen therapy, and professional dietary and nutritional counseling. Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine can also be helpful.\n\n9. Prevention, if you are pre-disposed and managing a diabetic condition, is a life-long commitment. By committing to the guidelines above, you can significantly improve your symptoms, and, if you suffer from Type II diabetes, quite possibly reverse them altogether. Implementing diet and lifestyle changes can help improve your energy levels, and your confidence in your ability to experience greater health. \n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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No. It could kill a diabetic.
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no, not yet but everyday there are advancements in possible treatments and medical experts believe that there are prevenative measures that can be taken to help a person from the possibility of getting in the future.  just like there are preventatives for diabetes and some cancers.  same thing.
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diabetes knows no borders.
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From personal experience, as long as you manage your diabetes, NO!
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We already are able to cure many of the fatal diseases. There are numerous traditional cures not commonly known in the Western world.
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Genetic diseases (can't correct people's genes yet)\nAIDS\nDiabetes (well, until the transplant of pancreas is discovered)
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There are new treatments for diabetes that are coming out each and every day. Medical technology just keeps on advancing. \nThe FDA has just approved a new inhaled insulin that should be on the market for the public in a couple of months. I have also heard that there could be an insulin patch developed at some point in time in the future. \nThere are also advances being made in home blood sugar monitoring. There are new meters out there that are non-invasive (no needles) and give a constant reading. \n\nFor more information on the latest in treatments, etc., talk to your doctor and try using the web as a research tool. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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The first answer is off base!  \n\n\nIf you have the Internet you have support!\n\nMy friends that have diabetes use the following website and they are successfully controlling their diabetes using their website:\n\nThis is the future for diabetes treatment...\n\nwww.nutrihand.com\n\nI will pray for you.\n\nNever Give Up!
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Yes. Even if you are at a high risk for diabetes (due to your genetics), you can lower your chances by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and monitoring your lab work (cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, etc.). Work with your doctor / healthcare team to come up with a prevention plan. \n\nBe aware though that diabetes is a highly heriditary condition. While these things can / will lower your risks for development of the disease, you may still get diabetes. None of these are guranteed to stop the onset of diabetes. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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First of all you must understan that there are 2 types of diabetes.\n   Type one: The body does not produce any insulin. The most hopeful cure is islet cell transplants. This is done by injecting islet cells from a cadaver into the pancreas of the individual with type 1 diabetes. The process needs cells from about 10 cadavers and now is about 70-80% effective for eliminating the need to use insulin.\n   Type 2 diabetes has a few causes. The body does not produce enough insulin or the body does not use insulin effectivley. There is some medication and insulin available to control this.\n   Either one of these can develop from a family history or by living a certain lifestyle. The best way to control, delay and or prevent this is from proper dietary habits. Portion control,eating healthy foods and exercise are still the best options.