Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus questions and answers
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Q: Diabetes Mellitus?
Is Diabetes Mellitus Hereditary?
A: Type 1 diabetes certainly can be hereditary. Hence if any of your parents or grand parents had it, you should check for it. In fact, there are tests now that can tell if you are likely to be diabetic in future. Type11 may be caused by diseases of the pancreas, some autoimmune diseases or by dietary habits.
Q: What is the way to recovery from Diabetes Mellitus?
My brother has been just detected having Diabetes Mellitus with blood-sugar 281 after fasting and a triglyceride level of 544.I solicit Expert recommendation regarding total recovery from this disease.What foods to be taken,what foods to be avoided,at what intervals food should be taken,what should be the way of life,why a person gets this disease,how it can be avoided altogether?Our maternal grandfather had this and our mother aged 86 years also has it.
A: First of all, that's a lot of questions to answer in the small space provided here, but I will try to give you some starting points.
Talking with your doctor is your best place to begin. He / she can steer you in the right direction toward meeting your health goals.
As for food.... consult with a registered dietician or nutritionist for professional advice. Some basic pointers are:
-- Avoid high-sugar content foods.Trade out regular soft drinks for more healthy options such as water, tea (not sweetened with sugar), or diet soft drinks.
-- Avoid high-carb foods. Carbs are often metabolized as glucose and will cause your blood sugar to rise in much the same fashion as sugary foods. Potatoes, pastas, and breads are among high-carb foods.
-- Avoid high-fat foods, in order to reduce cholesterol. Plan out low-fat meals and avoid frying when possible. Cholesterol and diabetes go hand in hand, so reducing one (also reducing your triglycerides) will have a positive effect on the other.
-- Avoid high-sodium foods. Try to watch your salt intake as much as possible. Sodium is a cause of high blood pressure, which is also a sister-syndrome of diabetes.
-- Avoid alcoholic beverages. Limit your alcohol intake to the minimal. While most alcoholic mixed drinks are high in sugar content (in the mixers) and beers are high in carbs, alcohol can actually cause hypoglycemic reactions.
When it comes to diabetic meal planning, portion control is really the main key. Limit your portion sizes and avoid over-indulging. Some sugar, carbs, fats, and salt are actually okay and are impossible to avoid, but avoid excess.
There is no set time interval at which you should eat, however it is recommended that you eat small snacks (healthy, of course) throughout the day and 3 meals a day. Being on a regular meal schedule has a major effect on your blood sugar levels so try to eat around the same time everyday.
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Unfortunately, there is no cure for diabetes, but with proper medical control you can definitely lead a healthy and happy life. Control is the key to taming the disease. Take medication as prescribed, eat the right diet, and exercise regularly.
There are great resources around in nearly every community so take advantage of those. Join a diabetic support group in your area or solicit the services of a Certified Diabetes Educator near you. Your local health department is likely a great resource as well when it comes to diabetes.
Good luck and best wishes...
Q: How much does it cost to see if i have diabetes mellitus?
I will soon get health insurance. I live in Texas. Can someone give me a estimate on how much it would cost for them to run tests on me for Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
If i do have type 1 diabetes, how much money would it cost for medicine.
Can someone give me a estimate like around $500 dollars?
A: Hi Jay,
It should not cost you more than $200.00
All you need to do is to tell your doctor that you want to be tested for diabetes. He will discourage you but if you persist he will agree.
Request him to do the Glucose Tolerence Test (GTT)
Good luck. I hope you do NOT have diabetes.
Q: Is diabetes mellitus 1 characterized only as the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin?
A person with this condition may have to give oneself intramuscular injections in order to regulate glucose level in the blood. And I understand that glucagon injections aren't as practical because the mere consumption of carbohydrates should do the trick.
So my question is: Does the pancreas of a person suffering from diabetes mellitus 1 produce glucagon?
A: First of all, Type 1 diabetics only give subcutaneous injections of insulin, not intramuscular. If insulin was injected into muscle, the effect would be dangerously rapid and unpredictable absorption.
Type 1 diabetics also have damage to their alpha cells or impaired alpha cells, which release glucagon. So yes, their counter-regulatory mechanism for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is impaired. They do not produce (generally) enough glucogon to prevent a severe low blood sugar. Type 1 diabetics, unlike Type 2's, are prone to severe low blood sugar for this reason, as is the fact that they do not have insulin resistance, and the fact that they are exogenously injecting much more insulin than their body would need to sustain itself, in addition to general factors for hypoglycemia.
Nobody knows if the damage or dysfunction of the glucagon secreting cells (alpha cells) is autoimmune also, or if it is a result of a lack of beta cells (i.e. The cells may figure, if the body is not making any insulin, you can't have a low blood sugar, right?).
If the person with Type 1 diabetes is conscious and having a low blood sugar, then glucagon should NOT be given. Fast acting carbohydrate (glucose gel etc.) should be given by mouth.
If the person is unconscious, a glucagon injection or IV glucose MUST be given instead.
Q: what is the connection of Diabetes mellitus in keratoplasty?
we have a case study, the patient has a diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus, and it says there that he undergo keratoplasty.. is there a connection between the two?
A: Diabetes can effect the eyes and can lead to many eye complications
for more on eye diseases due to diabetes vsit mt free website http://www.reddiabetes.com
Automated lamellar keratoplasty eye surgery, or ALK, is a surgical procedure used to correct vision in people with severe nearsightedness and mild degrees of farsightedness.
What Happens During Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
Keratoplasty eye surgery, performed under local anesthesia, usually takes less than an hour to complete. A cutting device is used to make a small incomplete flap across the cornea. While still attached at one side, the corneal flap is folded back to reveal the layer of tissue below. Another, very precise cut is made on the sub layer of tissue based on the person's glasses' prescription. After this cut, the corneal flap is placed back over the eye where it reattaches.
What Are the Advantages of Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
Compared to other vision repair surgeries:
The healing process for keratoplasty eye surgery is relatively quick
It takes less time for stable vision to return
Recovery period is more comfortable
What Are the Disadvantages of Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
While keratoplasty eye surgery is a safe and effective surgery, it does have its disadvantages. They include:
For people with mild to moderate nearsightedness, keratoplasty eye surgery is not as accurate as other eye procedures, meaning that its outcome is more difficult to predict.
Keratoplasty eye surgery slightly increases a person's risk of developing an irregular astigmatism.
What Are the Potential Side Effects of Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
Aside from the above-mentioned disadvantages, side effects, though rare, do occur. These may include:
Glare
Inability to wear contacts, sometimes permanently
Infection
Corneal scarring
How Should I Prepare for Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
Before your keratoplasty eye surgery you will have met with a coordinator who will discuss with you what you should expect during and after the surgery. During this session your medical history will be evaluated and your eyes will be tested. Likely tests will include measuring corneal thickness, refraction, and pupil dilation. Once you have gone through your evaluation, you will meet the surgeon, who will answer any further questions you may have. Afterwards, you can schedule an appointment for the keratoplasty eye surgery.
If you wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses, you should not wear them during the three weeks before keratoplasty eye surgery. Other types of contact lenses shouldn't be worn for at least three days prior to keratoplasty eye surgery. Be sure to bring your glasses to the surgery so your prescription can be reviewed.
On the day of your keratoplasty eye surgery, eat a light meal before going to the doctor and take all of your prescribed medications. Do not wear eye makeup or have any bulky accessories in your hair that will interfere with positioning your head under the laser. If you do not feel well that morning, call the doctor's office to determine whether the keratoplasty eye surgery needs to be postponed.
What Should I Expect After Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?
The healing time from keratoplasty eye surgery is very rapid. It usually takes only about 24 hours to mend. But it may take a few weeks for your vision to finally stabilize.
Your doctor will give you eye drops to control inflammation, discomfort, and prevent infection.
Q: diabetes Mellitus?
what are the main medications used in the treatment of this disease.. please
A: hi you
the main medication used is insulin then it goes on what type you are and how bad/out of control it so it is any thing from tablets up to insulin
Q: HOW TO CURE diabetes mellitus WITHOUT HAVING MEDICINE ?
Please help me . My mom got diabetes mellitus and I don't want her to have medicine . 'cuz it will be bad 4 her health.
Thanks a lot .
A: I am assuming that she has Type II diabetes and not Type I. Type 1 always requires insulin to treat and there is no cure except the possible successful pancreas transplant.
Type II is usually characterized by obesity. Treatment includes diet, excercise, pills and in some cases, insulin. I have heard that for some people the diabetes "goes away" if they lost weight. There is a recent study where if a diabetic undergoes gastric bypass surgery that the diabetes disappears before the ultimate weight loss. It is a very new study and here is a link to the article on Yahoo.......
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=7492540
No one likes to medicate themselves, but diabetes can be controlled with medication so a person can lead a long and healthy life. Diabetes has many complications, some of which can be life threatening. So if given a choice, I'd rather take the medication than face possible death.
Q: how am i gonna explain the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus to my classmates?
how am i gonna explain the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus to my classmates in such a way that they would understand?? its for my report and this is due before midterms... pls help me :) thanks a lot^_^
A: The best way is to do as I have and spend several hours researching it until you understand it fully. Once you've accomplished that, explaining it to the lay person becomes much easier. Here are some good places to start:
Q: How Doesb The Diabetes Mellitus Affecting The Cardiovascular System?
How does Diabetes Mellitus affect the cardiovascular system?
A: It increases the risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
Q: Diabetes mellitus is thought to have an inherited component, but it doesn't follow Mendel's laws. Giv 3 reason?
Diabetes mellitus is thought to have an inherited component, but it doesn't follow Mendel's laws. Give 3 possible explanations based on the genetic principles.
A: I don't think we signed up for a medical exam. Is this just a quiz?
Q: Could someone help me about having a diabetes mellitus?
Today i found out that ants were feeding on my urine! I remembered that if ants feed at your urine it's a sign of diabetes mellitus. and today i have a frequent urination more than yesterday.. I'm also guilty that I had ate and drank too much sugar today, i'm just wondering if im having a diabetes or it's just my glucose level is high today? can someone please help me cause I know diabetes is one of the main genetic disease my family have.
A: These are indeed signs of diabetes. Even if you eat an obscene amount of sugar, your system should quickly and efficiently bring blood sugar level down to proper levels, somewhere below 100. Since others in your family have diabetes, ask someone to test your blood. If it is above 126 you almost certainly are diabetic. If it is above 100 and below 126 you may be borderline and easily controlled through diet and exercise and nothing more.
Q: How would you explain diabetes mellitus type 1 to an 8 year old?
Do you have any online resources, etc, that I could use?
A: Indigo! It is the most common form of diabetes in children: 90-95 per cent of under 16s with diabetes have this type.
It is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin.
Type 1 diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease, meaning a condition in which the body's immune system 'attacks' one of the body's own tissues or organs.
In Type 1 diabetes it's the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas that are destroyed.
the cause of childhood diabetes is not understood. It probably involves a combination of genes and environmental triggers.
The majority of children who develop Type 1 don't have a family history of diabetes.
The main symptoms are the same as in adults. They tend to come on over a few weeks:
thirst
weight loss
tiredness
frequent urination.
Symptoms that are more typical for children include:
tummy pains
headaches
behaviour problems.
The specialised nature of managing childhood diabetes means that most children are cared for by the hospital rather than by their GP.
Most children with diabetes need insulin treatment. If this is the case, your child will need an individual insulin routine, which will be planned with the diabetes team.
Most now use frequent daily dosage regimes of fast-acting insulin during the day and slow-acting insulin at night.
Very small children normally don't need an injection at night, but will need one as they grow older.
Increasing numbers of older children use continuous insulin pumps.
Often in the first year after diagnosis, your child may need only a small dose of insulin. This is referred to as 'the honeymoon period'.
As well as insulin treatment, good glucose control and avoidance of ‘hypos’ (low blood glucose attacks) is important. This is because many of the complications of diabetes increase with the length of time diabetes has been present.
For more info visit
http://www.reddiabetes.com
Q: Identify the cause of diabetes mellitus and nephritis its physical smptoms & how it is detected by urinalysis?
I have to answer this question for school, and although I've looked everywhere, I cannot find a good answer.
A: Diabetes can be caused by an autoimmune process that destroys insulin producing cells (type I) or through a variety of mutations and or excessive weight which prevents the normal function of insulin following meals.
Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the disease.
See: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/basics.htm
Although a blood test is mroe definitive, excess glucose in urine is a sign of diabetes.
Nephritis or glomerular nephritis resulting from diabetes, or diabetic nephropathy, can be diagnosed by excess levels of protein and or blood in urine. It is believes that excess glucose in the blood increases the rate of flow of blood into the kidney. This strains the filtration machinery and has the effect of also raising blood pressure.
Q: what are creative ways to do a presentation for diabetes mellitus?
i need some really creative ways to do a presentation for dm because my teacher said to keep osmosis jones in mind when making it so i have no idea what i'm going to do. really great for them to assigned this when we need to study for finals. anyways, i am burned out so no ideas whatsoever. someone please help!
A: I beleive scare tactics might get across the message how much Diabetes has taken over our country. People that don't have this disease don't give it a thought. Yes, eating at Mickey D's might be easy or even fun. But you are setting yourself up for diabetes.This is what can happen :Complications of Diabetes
Although long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually, they can eventually be disabling or even life-threatening. Some of the potential complications of diabetes include:
■Heart and blood vessel disease. Diabetes dramatically increases the risk of various cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease with chest pain (angina), heart attack, stroke, narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and high blood pressure. In fact, according to a 2007 study, the risk of stroke more than doubles within the first five years of being treated for type 2 diabetes. About 75 percent of people who have diabetes die of some type of heart or blood vessel disease, according to the American Heart Association.
■Nerve damage (neuropathy). Excess sugar can injure the walls of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish your nerves, especially in the legs. This can cause tingling, numbness, burning or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers and gradually spreads upward. Poorly controlled blood sugar can eventually cause you to lose all sense of feeling in the affected limbs. Damage to the nerves that control digestion can cause problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. For men, erectile dysfunction may be an issue.
■Kidney damage (nephropathy). The kidneys contain millions of tiny blood vessel clusters that filter waste from your blood. Diabetes can damage this delicate filtering system. Severe damage can lead to kidney failure or irreversible end-stage kidney disease, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
■Eye damage. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy), potentially leading to blindness. Diabetes also increases the risk of other serious vision conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma.
■Foot damage. Nerve damage in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of various foot complications. Left untreated, cuts and blisters can become serious infections. Severe damage might require toe, foot or even leg amputation.
■Skin and mouth conditions. Diabetes may leave you more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections. Gum infections also may be a concern, especially if you have a history of poor dental hygiene.
■Osteoporosis. Diabetes may lead to lower than normal bone mineral density, increasing your risk of osteoporosis.
■Alzheimer's disease. Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The poorer your blood sugar control, the greater the risk appears to be. So what connects the two conditions? One theory is that cardiovascular problems caused by diabetes could contribute to dementia by blocking blood flow to the brain or causing strokes. Other possibilities are that too much insulin in the blood leads to brain-damaging inflammation, or lack of insulin in the brain deprives brain cells of glucose.
■Hearing problems. Diabetes can also lead to hearing impairment.
The key to prevent diabetes is , EXERCISE< LOW GLYCEMIC FOODS>
Good luck my friend.
Kitty
Q: What is the science behind diabetes mellitus?
What happens in the blood? What happens in the kidneys? Why cant insulin be produced?
Thanks
A: Hi,
Diabetes mellitus is the technical and medical term for what most people simply call “diabetes.” It is a disordered metabolism syndrome that results in abnormally high amounts of glucose in the blood stream. These glucose levels are often referred to as “blood sugar levels.” In a healthy, non diabetic person, glucose levels are controlled naturally in the body by a combination of hormones, the most important of which is insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas. Diabetes results when the body does not produce insulin at all, does not produce enough insulin, or does produce insulin, but the body itself is unable to process it or respond to it.
Hope that helps.