Diabetes 2 Complications

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Q: How long have you had Type 2 diabetes and what complications do you have?
How do you treat them andis it working for you ?

A: My husband has a moderately severe case of it. He is on Lantus and insulin 2 times a day. He takes this by injection. He is a bit overweight and has high cholesterol levels. He suffers from kidney failure, diabetic neuropathy. His family history is strong for diabetes. His father had it, his paternal grandmother had it, his great grandfather had it. He does not eat right no matter how I try to make healthy food, he would rather have a greasy hamburger and fries any day. He often sneaks off to the local fast food place to indulge. He worries me to death. His father dropped dead from a heart attack 4 years ago. He was only 65. My husband has diabetes a lot worse than his dad did.He does not heal well if he gets a scratch or cut,and it takes him much longer to heal than it takes me. He also gets these awful boils that have to be treated. He is usually very tired most of the time and has no energy. His fasting blood sugars tend to run around 140. His blood sugars have been over 600 at one time.

Q: How do i find what foods i need to eat with type 2 diabetes?
I have recently found out that I am "borderline" Diabetic. I also have hirsutism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and high blood pressure. I am taking Metformin, spironolactone, and bupropion. The metformin is for the diabetes, the spironalactone is for the high blood pressure and hirsutism. and the bupropion is to help me quit smoking. I am having a very very very hard time trying to change my lifestyle and lose weight. I was told that if I were to lose weight i would get rid of all of these complications i am having. I have done some research on the medication and the diabetes, but i am having a hard time differentiating the foods i can eat. One medication says I can only eat these kind of foods, and the others say the opposite. As well as the foods i should eat with diabetes, I just need to know what foods i should eat, so i can have an easier time getting better

A: Most pharmacies will have an information pamphlet that will help you. You can find this near the pharmacy station. There is a Diabetes Food Pyramid. This will be lengthy so be prepared. Eat at least three times a day. You may also need to add one or two healthy snacks. eating regularly keeps your blood glucose ( sugar) from becoming too high or too low, and helps prevent overeating. Eat about the same amount of food around the same time every day. Cut down on fats and sugars( concentrated sweets as well). Practice healthy cooking by baking,broiling,steaming or grilling foods, and cook vegetables without oil or butter. Instead, use a nonstick spray to coat your pan. Also, use a sugar substitute,such as Splenda, and substitute applesauce for oil when baking. Choose healthy carbs. Opt for whole grain and high-fiber cereals instead of potatoes, refined sugars and white breads. Whole grain,high-fiber carbs pass through your system ( body) slowly,keeping blood glucose @ an even level. Almost finished. Breads, grains and other starches 6-11 servings per day. Vegetables 3-5 servings per day. Fruits 2-4 servings.Milk 2-3 servings.Meat,meat substitutes, and other proteins( fish)ounces per day.Fats and sweets. SPARINGLY.It's beneficial to lose weight.Diabetes occurs later in life and being overweight can cause Type 2. In addition, weight loss can lower high blood pressure. However, before deciding on an exercise schedule, please discuss this with your Doc since she/he knows your medical background. You can research additional info @ www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes. I hope that this helps.

Q: I have Type 2 Diabetes and have developed an abcess and fistula?
I am supposed to go tomorrow to have this surgically removed, I don't know if they are going to give me general anesthesia, I imagine they are, but they do not know that I am a diabetic. What, if any, are the complications for this type of surgery?

A: Diabetics sometimes have a problem with the healing of wounds and your surgeon should definitely know about your diabetes before the surgery.

Q: What are the treatment options for stage 2 ovarian cancer patients with pre-existing diabetes?
I am quite skeptical about a friend 's (supposedly a stage 2 ovarian cancer/diabetes patient) opting not to undergo chemo and/or hysterectomy. Her ovarian cancer was diagnosed more than a year ago and since, her doctors had just removed an ovarian cyst. She was advised chemotherapy with insulin (?) but she refused, upon learning the possible complications/reactions accompanying the treatment. Right now, aside from her diabetes medications, she actually gets NO TREATMENT for the cancer at all, but is up and about, and is even working. I just couldnt believe that someone (supposedly) with such condition would refuse chemo and/or hysterectomy. Sometimes I wonder if she really has such condition at all. Her diabetes complications have worsened, having survived two strokes and being in comatose in a span of 2 months in 2005. I kinda believe that part of her story ... but the cancer thing, it sounds incredible to me. Pls enlighten me on this ... Thanks!

A: Well you have reason to be skeptical, as the information you are relaying doesn’t make sense. Having diabetes would not affect her treatment and it isn’t even a factor. There are people who refuse treatment and they have every right to do so, it is their life, but if she were diagnosed over a year ago with no treatment at all she would be showing visible signs of decline and abdominal distention by now. You should also know most people who refuse treatment initially will usually seek treatment at some point if only palliative. Surgery is always required in ovarian cancers, as it is very import to remove the tumor intact or at least as much of it as possible. Unlike most cancers where the biggest concern is that it will metastasize to other organs, this is not the case with ovarian cancer. This kind of cancer seeds, or forms little implants, over the abdominal organs until they are incased causing death from intestinal obstruction and/or lack of nourishment. This is a horrible way to die and pales in comparison to the possible complications she claims to be avoiding. I find it absolutely inconceivable that ANY doctor would remove a cyst and leave a cancerous tumor behind. It just does not happen. I don’t know how people can lie about such a thing, but they do. They can carry on with the charade far past the point of there being any possible shred of truth and even the inconsistencies in their stories does not deter them. There is a woman who has been asking endless questions in this section about an imaginary ovarian for some time now, but when she lies herself into a corner she just starts a new account in another name and starts her B.S. all over again. Your friend doesn’t have that luxury. Good luck.

Q: multiple complications, previa + diabetes.. some advice :(?
I guess mostly I need to vent. I'm 31 and have had nothing but problems with my pregnancy. I went through a lot of doctors and finally found one that I liked. I ended up having placenta previa - and I didn't even have a single risk factor for it. I just found out that I'm full blown diabetic too. My doctor is dropping me and wants to send me to county (I'm on medicaid because I'm a student right now). I'm scared as hell because I have a feeling I'm going to need a c-section and I trusted my doctor. Now he's punting me to county. I told his nurse that I'm scared as hell to go to county and they'll "call me" . Has anyone ever gone thru this? I'm scared as hell. Not only do i have 2 complications, but now i'm also dealing with type 2 the rest of my life. Any words of advice would really be appreciated, and please only positive comments. I'm stressing out like crazy. Between all this, I have to finish my last semester in college and graduating finally :( pls help. thanks for the positive words. i have a partial but hasn't moved yet and im 7.5 months pregnant. we'll see what happens. perhaps a county doc will be okay but i dunno. thanks.

A: I had previa as well, with no risk factors for it too. It's really scary to have it, and what made it worse is that I worked with premature babies, and a couple had been born early because their mothers had previa. The only advice I can give you is to try and relax. Follow the doctors orders about not lifting things, not taking stairs, no sex, etc... and follow the appropritae diet due to diabetes.

Q: Complications in diabetes treatment?
1. "Even with successful treatment, diabetes survivors are at risk of serious complications, such as CV disease, kidney failure, and blindness" 2. "Truly successful treatment minimizes complications by narrowing the gap between a healthy glucose homeostasis pattern and that derived from therapeutic treatment" -Matching basal and post-prandial glucose and insulin levels to those of healthy individuals. -Individuals have different levels of dysfunction. What's the second point trying to say? And what's it mean by basal and post-pranial glucose/insulin levels?

A: The 2nd to me is saying that Diabetics if they follow the patterns of a healthy Ind. glucose pattern, on what the Non-Diabetics blood glucose levels are before a meal, after a meal, while sleeping, etc. they will have less health problems. Basal rate, as it relates to Diabetics is calculated by how much insulin a normal pancreas secretes to keep a persons blood sugars in normal range or in a Diabetics case with the help of an insulin pump; it allows a Diabetic (insulin dependent) to set the appropriate basal rate or amount of insulin to pump every hour to maintain their blood glucose levels to the similar levels of a non-diabetic (ex. 0.65 per hour basal rate) Post-prandial not 100% sure but have a strong feeling it means After Eating glucose levels which should be checked two hours after eating to ensure that your basal rate or as I call it fasting (no food) glucose level versus what my blood sugar is after I eat. Which determines if a Diabetic is taking to little or too much insulin over a period of time and if monitored closely a Diabetic can come close to the blood sugar levels of a non-diabetics basal and post prandial glucose levels and in the end have fewer complications. Hope this helps a little, even I got a bit confused by this wording and pretty knowledgable about diabeties treatment and slang.

Q: reducing risk in type 2 diabetes
fear of the complications of diabetes can hang like a shadow over the lives of people with this condition,,, effective prevention and management of these complications require sound knowledge not only of the specific complications themselves,, but also of the risk factors for their development in an individual patient,,, can you tell me the practice point this problems?

A: I hope this is what you are looking for.Your quality of life will improve and there will not be a shadow hanging over you. These pranayam exercises will help control the diabetes and the side effects.Build up the timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume later(after about a minute).The benefits will be noticed in weeks as the sugar level is checked daily.Over the long term the diabetes will be in full control and the medicine can be reduced in consultation with the doctor. Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 15 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently. Anulom Vilom – Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril. This is one cycle of anulom vilom. Repeat this cycle for 15 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day). Children under 15 years - do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed. Also everyday, press the centre point of the palm of both your hands 40 times with the thumb and press the tips of all fingers 40 times each. Also do this: kneel down, breathe out,pull in stomach, keep your both hands on stomach, bend forward and try to touch the floor with your forehead.Do this 3 times to stimulate the kidney and pancreas. Continue the exercises once a day, after the diabetes is in full control.

Q: Diabetes. Possibility to go blind or develop other complications....?
I have a friend who was diagnosed with type II diabetes 2 years ago. During that 2 year span she took no measures to take care of herself. Now during the past 4 months or so, she's made a dramatic change & has lost over 35 lbs & has taken control of her diabetes. She's on a proper diabetic diet, has good blood sugar levels & has a exercise regime that she consistently follows. But even with all this change, she still has vision problems. (note: she wore glasses before being diagnosed a diabetic) Is it possible for someone who has their diabetes under control to lose their eyesight? Or even possibly lose their limbs and have problems with the function and health of their organs? Did the 2 years since she was diagnosed & proceeded to not take care of herself be a factor in her worsening vision? or any other complications she might face in the near future?

A: Most type 2 diabetics don't even get diagnosed until they've had diabetes for several years, on average 8 years, sometimes more. Ignoring the problem for 2 years just made things worse. Of course she has damage at this point. There's no question. However, at least she has made some changes and the deterioration should slow down. Unlike type 1 diabetes, which frequently has a sudden onset of symptoms and reaches a crisis point before diagnosis is made, the signs of type 2 diabetes may be gradual and more insidious. Often, the first symptoms that people with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes experience are those from complications of the disease, such as blurry vision (retinopathy) or foot pain (neuropathy). FROM... http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/type2_information/symptoms/ Read this link for blood sugar levels at which the damage starts for various parts of the body systems http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045678.php and these links for more info http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/sp3index.php There is no way to know what the future will hold for your friend. If she has blood circulation problems from nerve damage, etc, then she is at higher risk for losing limbs. It is vital that she keeps her blood sugar under good control from now on. Her optomitrist can use special new equipment to measure the amount of neuropathy in her eyes and the pressure can be checked too. She should have a yearly eye exam so that problems are caught as early as possible. She should also be seeing her doctor about every 3 to 6 months for regular diabetes checkups, in addition to her regular annual checkups. It is vital that high blood pressure also be treated, as it can lead to kidney disease and failure, especially in diabetics. Heart disease is what kills most diabetics, so that's another area she has to be viligent in. She faces all the possible complications that diabetes can bring. Good control lessens the risks, but that two years of neglect, on top of the usual delay in diagnosis is not good news. Please encourage her to stay on top of it as she is doing now. She should follow Jennifer's testing regime to make sure she really does have good control. You can find it here... http://www.diabetic-talk.org/jennifer.htm

Q: I'm scared I'm developing diabetes complications. Type 1 for 14 years?
I'm sixteen years old, I haven't been taking care of my diabetes. I'm scared that it's all caught up with me and I'm developing complications. I've had a lot of stress in my life and I know that's no excuse for harming my own health, but I have. Now I'm scared I can't turn it around and that it's too late! (Oh and for the assholes that come on diabetes questions and don't realize that type 1 and type 2 are different from each other, don't answer this. I'm not overweight and I didn't get diabetes from being issues such as that. I'm type 1, it's genetic.) Anyways, my first toe on my right foot feels not completely numb, but a little. Like there's not enough circulation in my feet. When I press on my legs there's an indent in it from water retention, but it's not from retaining water like periods or pregnancy! It's been there for a few months. My heels are hard, like the skin is really tough and it wasn't always like that. You can't tell looking at it but feels it is really awful. Sometimes my back right where my kidneys are have this sharp pain, and I can see but I see so many little spots in like the light if I'm looking up at the sky when it's bright out and stuff. (not the spots you see from looking at a light too long, like floating stuff. but I can still see.) I'm going to my doctor, but I'm scared. Of knowing that I have complications and stuff. And of laser surgery and all of that! :( I wish now I had taken better care of myself. Can I turn this around though? Or at least stop it from getting worse? Sorry about all the typos in there, I didn't realize I had so many. I was typing kind of fast. You're welcome Zack, but I'd see a doctor. I'm sure you'd be in a much worse condition (dead) if you were a diabetic for 2 long years without insulin. Sonj, I appreciate your concern my having diabetes hasn't made my life as difficult as you're making it sound. I wasn't referring to my life sucking (which it really hasn't in a lot of ways.) because of diabetes. But what HAS happened in my life made me attempt suicide twice, things I have no business mentioniong. I've been to theropy for it though. I went to the gym last night, and have been eating healthier. I'm going to keep it up and hopefully restore my health. wmponygirl and dingding, your answers were the best. There were so many great answers though. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in all of this. You both made me realize that the most and have more hope in most of this being reversable. So thank you so so much for your answers!

A: It's no use telling you to stop worrying. Once we realize what a royal mess we have made of our health and make the decision to do something about it, we start to worry over everything. You are always going to worry about your diabetes and every little cold/illness. I am and will always be the same way. I as diagnosed at 13 and in the middle of the rebellious teenage years. I sometimes wish I had been diagnosed at a very young age so that I could have grown up with the lifestyle. I am now running into complications as well. I started getting laser treatments for retinopathy late last year. Not fun. I have the water retention also. My doc called it "pitting" and sent me to a nephrologist. I was very lucky in that aspect because he said that after looking at my blood work my kidneys were still functioning pretty well. He put me on a bp medicine that also has a diuretic in it. I can give you some advice about what works for me but nothing beats going to a doctor. The lower back pain may be from kidney infections/UTI's. That is some thing that we diabetics are prone to. As for your feet, this might sound like a pretty standard answer but regular exercise helps. It keeps the blood flowing. Also be sure to check your feet FREQUENTLY for blisters/injuries. I have problems with dry skin on my feet and I am always rubbing lotion into them. It's never too late to start living a healthier lifestyle. Some of these conditions can't be reversed, but they can be treated and the progression delayed. Don't focus on the past. That's not going to change anything. You have to focus on what's ahead of you so that you can get back on track. I am also available for email so don't hesitate to fire off a message if you need anything. Good luck!

Q: Did you know that Diabetes is a risk factor for complications in Gastric Bypass?
Spectrum and Risk Factors of Complications After Gastric Bypass This Article •Abstract •PDF •Send to a friend •Save in My Folder •Save to citation manager •Permissions Citing Articles •Citation map •Citing articles on HighWire •Citing articles on ISI (5) •Contact me when this article is cited Related Content •Related article •Similar articles in this journal Topic Collections •Public Health •Obesity •Bariatric Surgery •Gastrointestinal/ Upper Foregut •Alert me on articles by topic Social Bookmarking Add to CiteULike Add to Connotea Add to Del.icio.us Add to Digg Add to Reddit Add to Technorati What's this? Spectrum and Risk Factors of Complications After Gastric Bypass Guilherme M. Campos, MD, PhD; Ruxandra Ciovica, MD; Stanley J. Rogers, MD; Andrew M. Posselt, MD, PhD; Eric Vittinghoff, PhD; Mark Takata, MD; John P. Cello, MD Arch Surg. 2007;142(10):969-975. ABSTRACT Objective To study the spectrum of and risk factors for complications after gastric bypass (GBP). Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Academic tertiary referral center. Patients All morbidly obese patients who underwent open or laparoscopic GBP between January 2003 and December 2006. Main Outcome Measures Complications were stratified by grade: grade I, only bedside procedure; grade II, therapeutic intervention but without lasting disability; grade III, irreversible deficits; and grade IV, death. Data were analyzed using logistic regression to identify independent risk factors of complications after GBP. Predictors investigated were age, race, sex, marital and insurance status, body mass index, obesity-associated comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Class, operating room time, open or laparoscopic approach, and surgeon experience. Results Of the 404 morbidly obese patients who underwent consecutive open (n = 72) or laparoscopic (n = 332) GBP, 74 (18.3%) experienced 107 complications. Grade I and II complications were more frequent after open GBP (grade I, 19.4% after open vs 3.9% after laparoscopic operations, P < .001; grade II, 20.8% after open vs 8.4% after laparoscopic operations, P < .001), and 55% were wound related. Grades III and IV complications occurred in only 4 patients (1%), and frequency was similar for open and laparoscopic cases. Three factors were independently predictive of complications: diabetes mellitus (odds ratio [OR], 1.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1-3.3; P = .02), early surgeon experience (OR, 2.5; 95% CI, 1.4-4.2; P = .001), and open approach (OR, 3.9; 95% CI, 2.1-7.3; P < .001). Conclusions Complications occurred in 18.3% of patients, but 95% were treated without leading to lasting disability. Presence of diabetes, early surgeon experience, and an open approach are risk factors of complications. There is also 58% increased chance of suicide among GB recipients. NIH complication rate from 20-40% New Jersey study 10% surgery for bowel obstruction Acute Kidney function problems 8.5%

A: I'm not suprised..DM complicates and is a risk factor for many things

Q: what are the complications if iam having diabetes and iam pregnant?
ihad type 2 diabetes before pregnancy

A: Your doctor will probably watch the size of your baby closely as it grows. Those who end up with gestational diabetes during pregnancy tend to have babies on the big size due to too much sugar absorbed by the baby from the mother's blood. See if your doctor recommends a revised diet as well as staying on your medication.

Q: I Have Type 2 Diabetes?
Yes I have type 2 Diabetes and i am freaking out about this swine flu how can i make my immune system stronger so my body don't have complications with it and plus i am taking antibiotics right now i am taking 2 Amoxicillin 500mg twice in the morning and the night and i am taking Biaxin 500mg once in the morning and 1 at night. for 14 days and it hasn't been 2 weeks and i was wondering with this infection in my stomach will that give complications

A: The best thing you can do to improve your immune system is to have good control over your diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes can effect how the immune cells function and put you at higher risk of infection. You should also eat a healthy well balanced diet. Some people believe that Vitamin C improves immune function. Studies showed that it does not reduce the symptoms or duration of the common cold or influenza. It has minimal side effects when used at appropriate doses, but very high doses can be associated with the development of kidney stones. The stomach infection you have is caused by a bacteria called Heliobacter Pylori. It is a common cause of stomach irritation (gastritis) and stomach ulcers. With the treatment you are on, most people are cured of the infection. Sometimes doctors perform a stool test after treatment to assure that the bacteria has been eradicated. I am not sure what your question is exactly regarding your stomach infection. Good luck to you.

Q: Can combo birth control pills actually cause pre-diabetes to display itself?
I went to the doctor to get blood work a week ago. I was about to start my period, so no pill for 2 days before that. I also have to admit that I've gained 30 pounds while on the birth control pill (2 years). I'm relatively young (23) so this man seemed to blow me off completely. the results finally came in- he said I had a glucose level of 87. I didn't trust these results because, well frankly, it is too much of a coincidence that I happen to have the symptoms for something& it runs in my family (for example, my mom is "borderline" diabetic). So I bought a self test thing and been administering my own fasting tests. each morning, after fasting at least 12 hours, I have been getting 115-119mg/dl. I know the range for pre-diabetes is 100-126 after fasting. What is going on here? I know the combo pill can cause the glucose level to go up, but does that mean I have pre-diabetes? I have many of the symptoms/ complications of type 2 diabetes. Help! Also, what kind of doctor, besides the general practitioner, should I go see? I would much rather see someone who knows that they are doing! Maybe I'm just upset since instead of seeing a female doctor, I was stuck talking to a male nurse practitioner who didn't listen to what I did want to say & I honestly did not feel comfortable talking to. Should I make another appointment when I am on the pill, since I obviously get much different results during the times I am on the pill????

A: The combo pill "rarely" causes any change in blood glucose, according to drugstore.com: http://www.drugstore.com/qxa1377_333181_sespider-i_have_diabetes__can_i_take_birth_control_pills_or_will_it_make_my_diabetes_worse.htm. I wouldn't worry about that. What I would worry about is your weight, diet, and overall health. If you want to keep your blood sugar down, it's a relatively simple matter of healthy diet and exercise. With diabetes running in the family (as it did in mine) you would be well advised to treat yourself as if you were diabetic. This will minimize any chance that you will ever have to deal with it. I was given this same opportunity that I'm giving you 10 years ago and didn't heed it. Today, I'm diabetic. You are becoming diabetic, so this would be a great time to change your entire lifestyle. Read my diabetes info page for more: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html See my recent HbA1C (long term blood sugar) and note that it is in the non-diabetic region

Q: Question for long term type 2 diabetics?
If you've had type 2 diabetes for 20 years or longer has anyone gone without any complications or are complications simply inevitable since it is a progressive disease? I was referring to compliant diabetics who have always maintained good control of their diabetes. Are complications inevitable as we age?

A: It's only progressive if you continue to do the things that caused it to raise its ugly head in the first place. Once you remove the cause (too many refined carbs, not enough natural nutrients), with a little daily exercise, you can live to a ripe old age... w/o medication. There are thousands of us who have subscribed to Dr. Joel Fuhrman's, Dr. John McDougall's, and/or Dr. Neal Barnard's plans and have found that, not only is it NOT progressive, it's totally reversible. I was on medication for years. After doing a lot of research and trying this and that, I found the answer. I've been off the Metformin for over a year and my fasting sugar is typically in the nineties. Two hours after meals, I'm typically between 110 and 120. That's good for a non diabetic. It's no secret either. Lots of raw, natural fruits, nuts, and vegetables, not a lot of refined carbs, and plenty of daily exercise. Read some of these testimonials to Dr. McDougall's diet plan: http://www.drmcdougall.com/stars/index.html It may seem unbelievable, but these are real people just like you and me.If you change your lifestyle, it's absolutely do-able.

Q: could the fasting test be wrong for diagnosing diabetes?
I went to the doctor to get blood work a week ago, but saw a nurse practitioner instead. the results finally came in- he said I had a glucose level of 87. I didn't trust these results because, well frankly, it is too much of a coincidence that I happen to have the symptoms for diabetes& it runs in my family (for example, my mom is "borderline" diabetic). So I bought a self test thing and been administering my own fasting tests. each morning, after fasting at least 12 hours, I have been getting 115-119mg/dl. I know the range for pre-diabetes is 100-126 after fasting. What is going on here? I know the combo pill can cause the glucose level to go up, but does that mean I have pre-diabetes? When the nurse practitioner, who btw would not listen to be about anything, did the test, it was the day before my period, which means, i was off the pill for 2 days. i'm "normally" on the pill. (2 yrs now) I have many of the symptoms/ complications of type 2 diabetes what kind of dr. could i talk to I am not a hypochondriac, thank you very much. Thanks to all of you who left real answers.

A: Perhaps the information in these series of articles could help you in figuring it out, or at least help you converse with your Drs: Living With Diabetes : - "The Silent Killer" - The Challenge of Treatment - A Disease of the young? - The Role of Glucose, the Pancreas, and Sugar - Diabetes Simplified http://watchtower.org/library/g/2003/5/8/article_01.htm Understanding Your Doctor : - Doctors in a Changing World - Doctors Under Stress http://watchtower.org/e/20050122/article_01.htm