Any permanent cure of diabetes. A longlife treatment without  any  side effect?
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As far as I know, diabetes is a physiological abnormality with no permanent "cure." It occurs because of a lack of insulin production (Type 1) or loss of sensitivity to the insulin in body receptors (Type 2). The only solutions to this is addition of insulin or increasing the sensitivity of the receptors (which is what most anti-diabetic medications do). There is a great deal of work being done, currently, on early diagnosis (through new techniques including gene modification, since it seems to be somewhat hereditary), and prevention. Once you have diabetes, there is no way that currently exists to get rid of it. However, exceptions to this rule do exist. That is, some pregnant women get diabetes during their pregnancy, but the disease resolves itself after they give birth. Furthermore, proper care and treatment can keep the diabetes mild, while without keeping it under control can lead to even worse problems.
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Today there is no cure for diabetes. But lots of ways of prevent complications to a good extent with good care. Symtomps: feeling hungry and losing weight, thirsty and urinating a lot.
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Not a one. There is a widespread back of the mind conviction among many that there exists an entire alternative medical structure (ancient knowledge, traditional approaches, ...) which offers cures or treatment ordinary medicine does not. That's a false belief, by and large. Any natural cures which worked as well as ordinary medicine would be quite prominent indeed and wouldn't remain alternative for very long. \n\nconsider, in the case of diabetes alone, that a plant long known to help with diabetes (goat's rue) is the source of Glucophage (metformin) and the biguanides generally. Gila monsters (the poisonous lizard from the N American SW desert) is the source of a new diabetes drug nearing approval and release for clinical use. An herb, used in cosmetics because it makes the pupil larger in small doses, is the source of digitalis, still one of the primary drugs in cardiovascular medicine. \n\nThe common sorts of diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) is a condition without a cure. And it's a real pain literally and figuratively. There is a lot of quackery and snake oil om consequence. so far, diabetes related research has earned 4 Nobel Prizes, and any advance as effective as some of the advertising claims about 'traditional' cures or treatments would be high on the eligible list for another. \n\nWe now understand diabetes about as well as we understand broken legs. There's little treatment for a broken leg aside from setting it, splinting it, treating it carefully, and waiting. And for good reason. Likewise there's good understanding of what's going on in diabetes (type 1 and type 2) and what would be needed to fix them (mostly). We can't do that yet, just as we can't get a broken leg to mend in a couple of days. And that's the state of the art in diabetes treatment, alternative included. \n\nSomeday, there'll be a cure... Would save a bundle of money and a lot of nuisance. Support diabetes research and encourage those with research money to assign some to diabetes.
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Pretty much, yes. After all, diabetes is a chronic condition with potentially serious complications.
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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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I wish there were, but I have not heard of any.  The best news I have heard about Type I is the inhaled insulin trials.  As for transplants, frankly, they don't do them until the diabetic is so near death that not doing them would mean certain death.  The reason is that taking the anti-rejection drugs is more dangerous than being a well-controlled diabetic.\n\nI do want to warn you about something.  I was diagnosed as a Type I just before my fifth birthday and am now nearing my fourth decade.  I was totally uncontrolled as a child, teen, and young adult.  I was 24 before I finally got serious about it.  I have 0 complications at this point, low blood pressure, low cholesterol (I do not exercise regularly but I do eat well) and my A1Cs have been in the "non-diabetic" range for over 10 years (like 4.5 to 6).   My two, healthy children, were born at 6 lbs 9ozs and 6 lbs 12 ozs (I am female).\n\nDon't burden your son by telling him how great a cure will be.  I remember how often people told me that while I was growing up.  It made me feel like there was something wrong with me because I had diabetes and that diabetes would be the reason I could not accomplish things.  Fortunately, I "accidentally" found some great literature and accomplishments by Type Is.  There are lots of famous people with Type I who have accomplished many things.\n\nLife can be great with Type I.  Sucks your son got it, but it does not have him.  Show him how, once he makes taking care of himself a part of his life, it is an easy one if not one just like everyone elses (he should take pride in what he does to take care of himself).  Now that I just automatically check my glucose, determine my level of activity, and base my food choices on how I doing that day, it feels strange to me that non-diabetics don't do this and complain so bitterly about being told not to overeat.  I don't even need to check a books anymore, I know how carbs and fats affect my life off the top of my head.\n\nOf course, I want a cure.  But, I am just fine and dandy without one.  So, baring a cure, the best wish I can make for your son is that he focus on learning about the disease and how it functions in his body so that he can do all he wants to do in life.
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None of the sites I researched list diabetes as a side effect of\nCardace.  Neuropathy and paresthesia are listed however, which may\ncontribute your cold sensitivity. Other than elevated blood glucose, I\nsee no evidence that Cardace causes diabetes.  In fact, one study of\nover 9,000 patients, Ramipril (Cardace) was found to REDUCE the\nincidence of diabetes. Drugs like Ramipril can help diabetics avoid\ndiabetic kidney damage.\n\n   Has your doctor ordered a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test on\nyou? This can  help determine your blood glucose over a period of\ntime, as opposed to a random, a post prandial or fasting glucose. Do\nyou have family members with diabetes? Has your doctor diagnosed you\nas a diabetic? Are you taking insulin or medication? Diabetics are\nprone to high blood pressure.\n\nIf you are now diabetic, it is unlikely that Cardace was the cause. \n\n\n“Patients on ramipril had a 30% lower risk of developing diabetes,\nmaking it the first drug ever to be effective in preventing the onset\nof diabetes.”\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11075\n\n\nDiabetes:\n=========\nDiabetes, Type 1 is not reversible. Type 2 can be controlled with diet\nand exercise.\n\n“The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called\ninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes)\nand type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus\n(NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes).”\n\n“•  Over time, the pancreas becomes unable to produce enough insulin\nto overcome resistance. In type 2 diabetes, the initial effect of this\nstage is usually an abnormal rise in blood sugar right after a meal\n(called postprandial hyperglycemia). This effect is now believed to be\nparticularly damaging to the body.\n•  Eventually, the cycle of elevated glucose further impairs and\npossibly destroys beta cells, thereby stopping insulin production\ncompletely and causing full-blown diabetes. This is made evident by\nfasting hyperglycemia, in which elevated glucose levels are present\nmost of the time.”\nhttp://www.well-connected.com/rreports/doc42full.html\n\n\n"Patient education is essential to help persons with diabetes achieve\nglycemic control, but care should be taken initially to avoid\noverwhelming the patient and family with information. This article\ndiscusses the management approach during the early days and weeks\nfollowing the diagnosis of diabetes."\n\n"During the early period following diagnosis, the support of a social\nworker or psychologist may occasionally be helpful. The patient should\nbe asked about stressors at home or work to elicit information that\nwould suggest the need for appropriate referral. Initial assessment\nshould also address the patient's health care beliefs, educational\nlevel and cultural background. Support systems and financial\ncircumstances, as well as lifestyle and eating habits, are important\nissues."\nhttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n8_v51/ai_17003723\n\nDiabetes Learning Center\nhttp://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/diabetes-learning-center.jsp\n\n\n\n\nCardace:\n========\nCardace is an ACE inhibitor, a class of blood pressure\nmedications/anti-hypertensives.\n\n   “Ramipril belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting\nenzyme (ACE) inhibitors which are used for treating high blood\npressure and heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to\nhigh blood pressure and diabetes. Other ACE inhibitors are enalapril\n(Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril\n(Monopril), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil),\nmoexipril (Univasc) and trandolapril (Mavik). ACE is important because\nit produces the protein, angiotensin II. Angiotensin II contracts the\nmuscles of most arteries in the body, including the heart, thereby\nnarrowing the arteries and elevating the blood pressure. In the\nkidney, the narrowing caused by angiotensi
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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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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.
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it seems as though you are trying to treat your diabetes with homeopathic thoughts.\n\nType 2 diabetes can be "controlled" and/or "cured" by the diet and there is a place that uses homeopathic means to do this.\n\nIt is called the Weimar Institute.  They take obese type 2 diabetics and change their life menu.  In several weeks these people lose weight, are put on a diet that detoxifies their system (organic vegitable shakes) and exercise.  \n\nI have seen a woman who was advised to take radiation and chemo for cancer refuse that treatment and go to Weimar for their detox program.  2 years later -- no cancer, lost 125 lbs and is happy as ever.  \n\nCheck this out -- call them and see.  If you want to learn about it the right way, they are the ones who know.
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My sis has diabetes and she's slim! Diabetes can affect anyone, there are lots of different types diabetes mellitus type I and II, age onset diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes but if controlled properly a person can live a perfectly normal life.
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In diabetes glucose level in your body cannot be controlled, which could lead to excessive amounts of sugar. And that is dangerous. The enzymes that help control the glucose level are destroyed. \nSo doctors prescribe a lifetime medicine as its not yet curable. Only proper diet can help u get rid of the medications.
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I think you are a bit confused. You think that a cure exists and it is being hidden?\n\nType II Diabetes, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes, almost always results from lack of exercise and obesity. It can be easily prevented by controlling one's weight and by exercising. Even people who have it can often "cure" themselves by exercising and eating sensibly. This is far easier than waiting for some magical medicine or treatment to appear. \n\nType I diabetes appears to be an autoimmune disease. We are slowly understanding the immune system, but it is very complicated and we are making only slow progress against many of them, like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc. With so many diseases to deal with, it is hard to know which diseases to put our scarce research resources towards. Everyone believes that the disease they are personally most interested in is the the most important.
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ok..in english diabetes is the inability of cells to use sugar in the blood due to either a lack of insulin (produced by the pancreas) or the inability for a cell to transport sugar across the cell. because your cells cannot use the sugar it stays in limbo between the cells (high blood sugar)until it is filtered out through the kidneys (this causes alot of pressure and can destroy them). the high blood sugar also puts alot of pressure on the eyes that can cause blindness. another effect if left untreated is pariphial neuropathy..a big word for loss of circulation and feeling in the lower extremities (legs) this can lead to sores that cannot heal (because the cells cannot use the sugar for energy) these are things that do not happen all at once but over time. If you do not keep your sugar under control these things WILL happen...PLEASE take this disease seriously...many times the treatment is diet and exercise depending on how much insulin your pancreas does produce..if this does not work you will need to take medicine every day for the rest of your life (which is much better than the consiquences of not treating it ....amputation, blindness, kidney failure, stroke, heart attack, ect...this list continues to grow.
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There are many sources to look at.\n\nProbably the most user-friendly is from the American Diabetes Association.\n\nEnjoy.
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I cannot think of any herbal remedies that could help with diabetes.  \n\nTraditional meds (Glucophage, Metformin, to name a couple) are well-proven, quite effective, and most likely your best bet, along with a balanced diet and some moderate exercise.
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Nothing cures diabetes.