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Q: Treatment for diabetic retinopathy: how long is recovery time?
Employee with very problematic attendance history says she is scheduled for treatment of diabetic retinopathy--treatment of bleeding or to fix it. Assuming true, what's a realistic length of time to expect her to be absent from work? She also says that perhaps she has partially detached retina. Wouldn't that be an emergency requiring immediate treatment? Or am I wrong on that? Recovery time?

A: In mild cases, treatment for diabetic retinopathy is not necessary. Regular eye exams are critical, though, to monitor any progression. Strict control of blood sugar and blood pressure levels can greatly reduce or prevent diabetic retinopathy. In more advanced cases, treatment is recommended to stop the damage of diabetic retinopathy and prevent vision loss. I add a link which discusses this subject. http://www.stlukeseye. com/Conditions /DiabeticRetinopathy.asp Detached retina is a serious eye condition that almost always leads to blindness if not treated promptly. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lies smoothly against the inside back wall of the eye. Underneath the retina is the choroid, a thin layer of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from this underlying layer of blood vessels. Unless it is surgically reattached, permanent vision loss can result. Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common condition which occurs in about 75 per cent of people over the age of 65. As people get older the vitreous, a jelly-like substance inside the eye changes. This can cause Posterior Vitreous Detachment. Many people are not aware that they have developed PVD but some notice symptoms such as floaters or flashing lights. Floaters can take many forms from little dots, circles, lines, to clouds or cobwebs. Sometimes people experience one large floater which can be distracting and make things difficult to read. Unfortunately at the moment nothing can be done medically for this condition, usually people find that the symptoms calm down after about six months and people do eventually get used to living with the floaters. The brain tends to adapt to the floaters and eventually is able to ignore them, so they then only become a problem in very bright light. However, as the subject is an employee, this is not likely to be related due to the normal occurrence in over 65’s. In all cases when specific medical information is required, you would be advised to consult a doctor or ophthalmologist I add a link which discusses both conditions http://www.emedicine. com/oph/topic410.htm Hope this helps

Q: Is there any treatment for diabetic semi blindness?
My father is 64 years old & a diabetic patient since 12years. Since 1 year he was complaining of low-vision. His vision became worse after the laser treatment & now he is semi-blind. He can't even see our faces but yes he can see the lights & identify if they r on or off. Please let me know if there is a way by which we can improve his vision by atleast 10% or is there any operation/medications to cure the same??? Actually he is having diabetic retinotherapy. The blindness due to diabetic. He can identify if the lights r on or off & his vision is very low. Is there any possible cure or treatment? please advise Yes his diabetic is under control

A: If your father's blindness is caused by retinopathy, the laser should have improved his sight. If his vision worsened, he should see the ophthalmologist again. There is an operation that can be performed if the laser hasn't helped, a vitrectomy, but it is not pleasant. Either to describe or have done. I speak from personal experience as I had a vitrectomy 2 years ago. It has sorted out one of my eyes completely. Unfortunately, the only "cure" is good diabetic control. If your dad's diabetes isn't controlled, his blindness may become total. I'm not trying to scare, just tell you how it is. I have had insulin dependent diabetes for 34 years & have retinopathy myself.

Q: What’s stopping you from believing natural cure for diabetic treatment?


A: Because if there was a 'cure' for diabetes you wouldn't have millions of people with this disease. You also wouldn't have thousands dying from complications of diabetes either. And the final reason is because I am not stupid enough to chance my life on something that has zero medical backing and that is not considered 'acceptable' treatment by any knowledgeable organization that matters.

Q: In South India what are the hospistal provides surgery for diabetic treatment?
diabetic patient last 7yrs. under insulin, seeking for surgical treatment to cure type B diabtics.

A: Looking at your conditions, maybe you might want to try nutritional therapy to replenish your cells with the essential 46 vitamins. My 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. The human requires 46 essential nutrients from the daily diet. Essential vitamins consist of vitamins, minerals, proteins (amino acids). Essential nutrients: 1)Most are not produced by the body. ->100% sourced from our diet 2)Many are broken down, lost or excreted daily. -> Required daily 3)Should be consumed in balanced proportions. ->Nutritional intake should be balanced. 4)Are interdependent and may not be able to function without the presence of others. -> The 46 essential nutrients should be presented at all times. Lacking 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. If you want to know more information, you can email me at jaslinlee@yahoo.com I will glad to answer your enquiries.

Q: What is substitution treatment for Diabetic persons instead of injection Insulin?
My wife has Diabet type A, I want other available treatments for her instead of injection Insulin or pain free treatments as herbal or aspiration medicine? Is there permanent treatments for Diabetic persons? How about needle free syringes?

A: I think you mean Type I... and that means insulin dependent. Type I diabetics lack the ability to make their own insulin because the body has destroyed its ability to do so. Until they find another way to administer insulin, I am afraid injection is the only route now. However, they are looking into on that can be inhaled through the nose, like nasal spray. You might want to look into that.

Q: Which is the best hospital for treatment of diabetic children?
I'm very interested in taking my 8 yr old daughter for a second opinion for the treatment of her diabetes condition. She already has the insulin pump, but still, we need to preak her fingers up to 8 times daily!! and her sugars are not completely under control. I want to know if there is a hospital that is performing other treatments for children ie. transplants, stem cells, etc. And to know any other system of insulin pump that can save my daughter some of that pain...Please advise. Thanks.

A: The Mayo Clinics are very good...their diabetes educators are top notch, and their treatment is covered at least half by many insurance plans. However, as a pumper who has had Type 1 for 24 years, I need to let you know that what you're experiencing is perfectly normal. With the pump you have to monitor your blood glucose 6-10 times a day. Since you're using just fast-acting insulin with no long-acting in the background, if there's something wrong with the pump or infusion site, you can get in trouble really quickly, so it's important to test often. And it's also normal to have out-of-range BG's, sometimes it happens in spurts, where you just can't seem to get any normal BG's that day. Keep in mind that the pancreas' natural insulin response is a critical and very complicated metabolic function. Since we Type 1's don't have any of that anymore, we need to just do the best we can to keep our BG's as normal as possible, so please don't beat yourself up when she's out of range...just correct it as soon as you can and see if you can gain any new information from it. Our hormones and stress responses are complicated and affect our BG's greatly...sometimes you get a weird BG and just have to throw up your hands and say "whatever". They are working on islet cell transplants experimentally, but then you have to take anti-rejection drugs that bring their own set of problems. She's won't be a candidate for a pancreas transplant for a long long time...they only do that when the kidneys fail, and they transplant kidneys and the pancreas at the same time. The pump is the best option for her right now. Perhaps your endocrinologist can recommend pump support groups or pump clinics that might help you further.

Q: Do anybody know about the surgery for diabetic treatment?
i want know if this kind of surgery is helpful and if there are any side effect after surgery

A: Obesity surgery has a cure for Diabetes. Patients having Obesity surgery has reduced their size of stomachs & is five times more likely to see their diabetes disappear over the few couple of years than were patients who had standard diabetes care, & has also stopped having diabetic medicine & had normal blood pressure // http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22787261/

Q: is insulin is more effective than pills in diabetic treatment?


A: Insulin was found to more effectively control blood sugar levels than pills in dealing with diabetic patients during a study. A research sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S and Roche Holding AG and the government of China showed that in less than six days, 95 percent of insulin-user diabetics went back to their normal blood sugar levels. Those who took the metformin, the generic name of Glucophage pill of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., reached their normal level after 9.3 days.

Q: What is the best treatment for a diabetic person?
Regarding diet, life, and stuff? rklee0122: Thanks! I meant: What's the best way to avoid make their condition worsen and to make their lives go better?

A: Exercise, adequate diet(balanced) and six smaller meals a day to keep the blood sugar balanced. Some require insulin and some require oral medications it depends on the type of diabetes the person has. There has recently been new medications released on the market. There is now insulin that can be inhaled(rather then injections). A diabetic also needs to have regular check ups to make sure that the heart and kidneys are staying healthy. Certain medication sometimes are not tolerated by diabetics or can cause kidney damage. Really everyone diabetic or not should monitor what they eat. Diabetics should check for wounds or cuts on their feet everyday and make sure they are cleaning them and not allowing any infection. My husband keeps trying to get me to drink Camels Milk because some feel camels milk holds many cures. Overall maintaining a healthy active lifestyle is the best way to help.

Q: Where is a good live-in Diabetic treatment center, or Diabetic rehab?


A: Two places. 1.Sulphur,Oklahoma,2.SedonaArizona. www.stoppingdiabetes.org

Q: Which is the best treatment approach for a diabetic 58yr old man wid degenerative gum disease?
This is a question for a periodontist-a 58yr old man wid diabetes (in control )and lichen planus(oral and dermal).He gets repeated ulcer like sores in d mouth,he has advanced periodontitis but is under treatment,but can someone help in controlling and relieving the ulcers and sores.Any medication that can provide relief???

A: Below is a short summary of food suitable for diabetic patients. * Fats and sweets. Fats and sweets can be integrated in a diabetic patient's diet, but in small amounts only. Please bear in mind that fats and sweets should be integrated with, and not added to, an existing diet. * Milk. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should take in 2 to 3 glasses of milk per day. Choose nonfat varieties as much as possible. * Meat. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should enjoy only 2 to 3 servings of meat per day. Fish and chicken are advised instead of red meat. * Fruits. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should take in 3 to 4 servings of fruits per day. Fruits that have high fiber content are preferred over other varieties. Fiber helps the body break down glucose. * Vegetables. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables per day will help complement the body's fight against diabetes. * Grains. No less than 6 servings of grains and related products are advised for diabetics. Grains contain a large amount of fiber, which is the most helpful nutrient for diabetic patients. If you are interested in more info on treatment for type 2 diabetes, you may wish to refer to this site : http://diabetic.best-health-remedy.com/

Q: what is the treatment of Burning feet in diabetic patients?
I am diabetic and now often my feet are burning.can some one help me. I shall be highly grateful,I am 45 yrs.

A: Firstly regards to you, my mom had the same issue, unfortunately she is no more now, well please please and please get your sugar under control this happens when secretion of insulin is less than required in the body, try injectable insulin if possible. (consult doctor for it) now i used to give my mom an application for her feet which was not able to heal the problem but it gave her instant relief, take some good massage oil and dissolve some mint crystals in it wait till they are completely dissolved and apply it on the burning sensation, I cant guarantee a cure but I can guarantee a relief

Q: laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy?
currently my mother was diagnose of having diabetic retinopathy of which going for Pan Retina Laser Photocoagulation, recommended for 3 times session for both eyes. Through my reading i found out that the treatment for an individual will be within 3 to 4 times. My question after the 3 or 4 times of treatment, how ofter the patient need go for treatment i.e 6 months once?

A: We are all different so there is no hard and fast rules for retinopathy treatment. I have been Type 1 for nearly 40 years. I have had retinopathy for over 25 years. I had my first treatment 4 years ago and have not needed additional treatment since. I have my eyes checked every 6 months.

Q: For what treatment MELMET-1000MG SR TAB is using.My wife aged 49 is diabetic.and doctor prescribed this to her
My wife mother of 2 children ,is a diabetic person.and treatment is doing at a well known hospital at Cochin. But when I checked about this medicine over the internet (melmet 500mg) it is shown for some other and I think it is not related to Diabetic.Please clear my doubt.

A: Hi sir, the problem that you are having finding the drug is that Melmet is the branded name of the drug in India, In america the branded name is Glucophage and the scientific name is metformin. metformin is absoloutely used for diabetes. here is some more information for you. http://www.drugs.com/metformin.html

Q: How long would a type 1 diabetic live without any treatment where he/she receives insulin.?
i am doing a paper and i wish to know how long was the life span of someone with type 1 diabetes before they created insulin shots and patches.

A: Found the answer on ask.com.