My Dad is a Diabetic?
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Looking at your dad's conditions, maybe you might want to try nutritional therapy to replenish your cells with the essential 46 vitamins. \n\nMy grandmother, 76 years old, who has been a diabetic patient for many years, and she is taking Spirulina (Certified Organic by Japan Health Food Association), and when the doctor diagnosed her, her blood sugar has dropped to normal level and she is feeling more energetic than last time.\n\nThe human requires 46 essential nutrients from the daily diet. Essential vitamins consist of vitamins, minerals, proteins (amino acids).\n\nEssential nutrients:\n\n1)Most are not produced by the body.  100% sourced from our diet\n2)Many are broken down, lost or excreted daily.  Required daily\n3)Should be consumed in balanced proportions. Nutritional intake should be balanced.\n4)Are interdependent and may not be able to function without the presence of others.  The 46 essential nutrients should be presented at all times. \n\nLacking of 46 essential nutrients, Acidic body condition, unhealthy lifestyle will lead to unhealthy cells  Semi unhealthy state – headache, fatigue, shoulders ache  Long term will lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, leukemia, many 21st century common diseases.\n\nIf you want to know more information, you can email me at jaslinlee@yahoo.com I will glad to answer your enquiries.
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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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I'm with the guy who thinks it's diabetes. Have your blood sugar tested asap. If you find out that you are, there's plenty you can do to help yourself....\nhttp://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
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Causes of Diabetes.\n(1) Hereditory factors.(parents, brothers & sisters having diabetes.\n(2) Overweight & belly stomach.\n(3) Over 45 years of age.\n(4)Ethnic community more suceptible for diabetes.\n(5) Women who had gestational diabetes and those who had delivered a baby having a weight more than 4 Kg.\n(6) High Blood Pressure.(above 140/90 mm Hg)\n(7) Persons having high triglycerides level.\n(8) Persons having high cholesterol in the blood.\n\nDiabetes Mellitus\nEssentials of diagnosis.\n(1) Usually gradual in adults but acute in children.\n(2) Polyuria (excretion of excessive amount of urine) , intense thirst.\n(3) Nocturia (void of urine at night).\n(4) Polyphagia (excessive ingestion of food).\n(5) Weight loss, weakness, lassitude.\n(6) Pruritus valvae (itching of the external genitalia) in females, balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis) in males.\n(7) Leg cramps, crops of boils, loss of libido (sexual urge) and impotence (partial or complete inability of the male to perform the sexual act or to achieve orgasm) in middle age.\n(8) Blurring of vision may develop.\n(9) High fasting blood sugar content >120 mg%\n(10) Urine may be positive for sugar.\n\nABCs for good Diabetes Care.\nA.Get your Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test done at least twice a year. (Target: Below 7).\nB.Albuminuria. Get your urine micro-albumin test done atleast twice a year. (Target: Below 30).\nC.Aspirin- Check with your doctor if you need to take aspirin daily.\nD.Blood pressure. Get your blood pressure checked every visit. (Target: Below 130/80 mm Hg)\nE.Cholesterol Get your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels checked at least once a year. (Target: Below 100 mg/dL). Triglycerides. (Target: Less than 150 mg/dL) Serum Cholesterol (Target: Less than 200 mg/dL) HDL (god cholesterol) (Target: More than 50 mg/dL)\nF.Diabetes Education. Know about diabetes & get updated regularly.\nG.Eye exam. Get your eyes examined regularly, get checked at least nce a year. \nH.Teeth. Get your teeth examined by a Dentist and get tartar (plaque) removed once in a year. \nI.Foot care. Check your feet daily . Request your doctor to check them every visit. Get an extensive foot examination done once in a year.\nJ.Glucose (Sugar) test. Control  your blood glucose & do self-monitoring as & when required. (Target: Fasting blood sugar 60-100 mg/dL; Postprandial blood sugar 2 hours after food-Less than 180 mg/dL)\nK.Health life style. Exercise regularly & stay healthy.\nL.Identify special medical needs. Voice your health concerns to your doctor . Follow your doctor’s advice.\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Diabetes. You should also know about Glucose test, Diabetic drugs, Diabetic neuropathy, Diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic nephropathy, Heart diseases (Coronary artery disease, Myocardial infarction), Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Diabetic foot and Cholesterol. (Please search Wikipedia / MedlinePlus for more details on the above subjects.)
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First of all, seeing the doctor was the right first step to take in order to get the healing process started. As I am sure your dad knows, healing is often decreased in diabetics, so the process may be slow and painful. Keep the wound clean and medicated (as directed by the doctor) and follow up as planned. If you are still concerned about the healing / condition of the wound / infection, ask your doctor to recommend you to the nearest wound care center. Most hospitals have these. Someone there will definitely be able to help your dad get back on his feet! \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Generally they can eat what ever they want, whether that be a cup of plain sugar or a sugar free piece of bread, as long as the medications that they are taking compensate for the amount of sugar and carbohydrates that they consume.\nI've had diabetes for 25 years and I have 2 cups of vanilla ice cream (and no it's not that "sugar-free" crap either) with butter scotch and chocolate fudge toppings every night for the past few years and my A1C is 6.2. \nSo go ahead and eat whatever your heart desires, just remember to take enough medications or insulin to compensate for what you are eating.
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In some cases, obesity. Some cases it's just inherited. Depends on the type of Diabetes.
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Whoa... I can see there is a lot of misunderstanding about diabetes.  The thing you need to know is that there are two types of diabetes.\n\nType 1 Diabetes presents more commonly during early childhood or early puberty but can occur at any age.  Type 1 specifically refers to diabetes resulting from the destruction of insulin-secreting cells in your pancreas.  All Type 1 diabetics require insulin because their body no longer makes it.\n\nType 2 Diabetes presents more commonly in adulthood but can occur at any age and is being seen in younger and younger patients.  Type 2 specifically refers to diabetes resulting from your body's becoming more resistant (or less sensitive) to the insulin that your pancreas produces.  Most patients can be treated with oral medications that improve your body's sensitivity to your endogenous insulin or stimulate more insulin release from your pancreas.  Type 2 diabetics have high levels of insulin circulating unlike Type 1 diabetics.  Some Type 2 diabetics may go on to need insulin if their oral medications are not adequately controlling their sugars; most will be on a combination of insulin and oral meds.\n\nBoth Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are multifactorial.  There are both genetic and environmental factors that lead to the disease.  Therefore, just because one identical twin has diabetes (either kind) does not necessarily mean that the other will get it as well!\n\nPopulation studies have shown that for Type 1 diabetes...\nIf your mom has Type 1 DM - your risk is 1 in 17\nIf your mom has Type 1 DM and had you before age 25 - your risk 1 in 25\nIf your mom has Type 1 DM and had you after age 25 - your risk 1 in 100\nIf your mom got Type 1 DM before she was 11 - the above risk doubles\nIf both your parents have Type 1 DM - your risk is 1 in 5\n\nFor Type 2 diabetes...\nIf you have one parent who had Type 2 DM before 50 - your risk is 1 in 7\nIf you have one parent who had Type 2 DM after 50 - your risk is 1 in 13\nIf you have two parents with Type 2 DM - your risk is 1 in 2\nIf you have an identical twin with Type 2 DM - your risk is 3 in 4\n\nThis information is all available from the American Diabetes Association.  As you can see, Type 2 diabetes actually has a higher inherited risk than Type 1!  There are things that you can do to minimize your chances of developing Type 2 DM, though, even though you are at risk.  That includes regular exercise, maintenance of a healthy weight, and reducing fat and calorie intake.  There are also some medications that can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 DM; you should talk to your doctor about whether these would be appropriate for you.  Above all, don't worry!  You are expressing concern about your health which is the FIRST STEP!  If you are motivated to take the appropriate steps towards maintaining your health, the odds of preventing diabetes are in your favor!!  Good luck!\n\nEDIT:\nTo justwannaknow - I think what you say is misleading.  The AMA's recommendation in 2002 was for people to take a daily multivitamin.  There is still no recommendation for physicians to advise patients to take herbal supplements and other nutritional supplements like "Glycoscience".\n\nTo hmt42play - Islet cell transplants are not being recommended for patients with Type 2 diabetes!!!  As you diabetes educator, you should be aware of this!  Type 2 diabetics generally have functioning islet cells and DO produce insulin.  The problem is with insulin resistance so giving them more islet cells would not resolve the underlying problem.  Islet cell transplants are currently only being used in unstable Type 1 diabetics.  Please do not give this poor woman the idea that islet cell transplantation is a cure for Type 2 diabetes!
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NEEDS MORE EXERCISE\nMABEY ENEMIC\nIS HE DIABETIC?\n...........TAKE HIM TO DOCTOR OR GET HOUSE VISIT!!
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He knows that he is overweight and does not like it. I was overweight at one time. My mom would bring it up ( now i know its because she does care about me). I would get upset, cry and yell because i knew what she was saying was true. Sit down with your dad and try to tell him that you love him very much and that you are worried about his health. tell him that you want him to be around for his grandchildren. maybe you could say "hey dad i want to go for a walk, want to join me?" he prob wont take it so personally and he can get some exercise. Good luck Hun.
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I'm a RN who has taught Nursing for over 20 years and who has taught Diabetes Management at a large local hospital.  First of all I congratulate you for your willingness to help your stepmom with her hyperglycemia problem.  She has type 2 diabetes or previously known as adult onset diabetes.  Type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance.  Although their pancreas does produce some insulin their body is not able to properly utilize the insulin to allow glucose to get into their cells for fuel and energy.  As a result they become very tired and lethargic,  are thirsty and hungry often, and have to get rid of urine frequently.  Other symptoms may include blurred vision, dizziness, inability to concentrate,  headaches, yeast infections, leg pain, etc. Diabetes Type 2 is treated by diet, exercise, and medication.  Thank you for listing the medications your stepmom is on:  Metformin 500 mg qid and Glipizide 10 mg bid.  Her blood sugars are too high and the medication is no longer working efficiently for her.  As a result she is experiencing hyperglycemia or too high blood sugars.  In my professional opinion she now needs to be seen by a Diabetologist who can evaluate her thoroughly and probably would alter her medication and diet. A Diabetologist is an Endocrinologist who specializes in Diabetes.  You can find one by phoning your local hospital and requesting the names and phone numbers of Diabetologists that they have on their medical staff.  I'm pleased to hear that you have been trying to get her to work out with you.  That is a great start!  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a Diabetologist treating your stepmom as quickly as possible so that her poor sugar control can be turned around.  The long term effects of uncontrolled Diabetes can result in neuropathy, blindness, foot amputation, severe cardiac disease and kidney disease.  What is done for her now or not done for her could have lasting effects long term.  To look up related sites on the web look up type 2 diabetes management.  I wish your stepmom God's blessings and healing touch.  Good luck to you.
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Yes it can lead into diabetes if you are not careful, if your blood suger gets low use glucose tabs, peanut butter, eggs, or juice to level it out, but never sugary candy, watch your candy intake, I too have this problem
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Liver disease can be a very difficult problem to deal with for people. As long as you stay in touch with his doctors and get him all the services and care he needs, you will ensure that his condition is optimized. \n\nYour father has Cirrhosis. This is a chronic liver diseases (usually due to Hepatitis) where the normal liver cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue. Basically, the amount of normal liver tissue is decreased. Liver disease is common in the US (ranked 8th as a cause of death in the United States).\n\nYour dad's Gastroenterologist would make this diagnosis and it sounds like he is getting worked up for Cirrhosis. Without knowimg more details about him it may be hard to say but it seems unlikely that he has cancer. \nCancer of the liver is usually diagnosed by imaging, clinical picture and labwork (serum AFP). The most common (primary) malignancy of the liver is hepatocellular carcinoma. The only treatment is liver transplant. However, this surgery is very complicated. \n\nYou can help your father by watching his SALT intake, making sure he takes his medications and that he gets to his appointments. (Develope a close relationship with his Gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist.)\n\n It's very hard to have an ill parent. My father (in his early sixties) died of cancer a few years ago and it was a difficult time for my entire family. Catering to a sick parent became a shared responsibility for entire family and, emotionally, I know it was the most difficult for my mother. We got through it with the suppport of our friends and eachother.   I think back and really appreciate the time I had with him. I cherish my memories of him and the big impact he has had on my life. \n\nI wish you and your dad the best.
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First of all contact your insurance company. They can be a valuable resource. Second, contact your local American Diabetes Association chapter, they can provide you with endocrinologists along with a vast wealth of information. Finally, visit www.childrenwithdiabetes.com there is some GREAT help available there.\n\nPlease feel free to email me with any other questions...I've been in your shoes. Hang in there, ok?
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An excellent website for you is http://www.indiadiets.com \n,there are really good reccomendations on that site.You need to start some sort of physical exercise even if its just going for walks.Avoid Indian sweets,and other fried foods like samosas,increase your intake of fresh vegetables,bitter gourd would be good for your entire family as it helps diabetes and lowers insulin,you can also use allot of spinach,dals and fresh fruits.Make sure your having lean proteins such as fish,yogurt,and lean chicken.Drink plenty of clean water and breathe fresh air.Control your portion sizes and caloric intake.
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if ur dad has high cholesterol, see if hes taking 'lipitor' as one of his medication.. because this medicine helps reduce cholesterol..\n\nalso make ure dad eat food which are low in saturated-fat .. some of the examples of low saturated-fat foods are as follows : \n\nfat free or 1% dairy products \nlean meats \nfish and shellfish \nskinless poultry \nwhole grain foods \nfruits \nvegetables \n\nLook for soft margarines (liquid or tub varieties) that are low in saturated fat and contain little or no trans fat (another type of dietary fat that can raise your cholesterol level).\n\nhope that helps.....
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Would you hate your dad if he got cancer ? Would you hate him if he was a diabetic?\n\nWell...he has a disease, called alcoholism. And yes, it's an actual disease, and it can be treated... but your dad has to get help, or his disease will kill him. And until then, it will take away his quality of life, and create difficulties for everyone around him.\n\nIf your dad was a good man before, he will be again... but he needs help. A.A. can help... so can your family doctor.\n\nIn the meanwhile, you need help as well. You need help to understand what your dad's alcoholism is doing to him...and to you. Call "Alanon" Or "ACOA" (adult children of alcoholics)\n\nGood luck!