type one diabetes

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Q: What can happen to someone with type one diabetes?
I'm doing some research for something about diabetes type one, and i was wondeing what are the things that can happen, and does it happen if you are using inselin and eating right? If you have any info or web sites that i can check out, please let me know. Thanks!

A: Go to dlife.com. A site for diabetics and full of info. But the first thing that comes to mind on your question is, are you looking at someone who is treating their diabetes or someone who doesn't follow guidelines and is out of control. Death is the major thing for someone who doesn't take care, amputations, blindness, lose of kidney function are just a few others.

Q: How to lose weight with type ONE diabetes and hypothyroidism?
Ive been trying extremely hard to lose weight but the scale reads the same number. I have type ONE( not adult on set diabetes you get from poor lifestyle) and hypothyroidism which I think is the problem. I'm so tired of bring in twice the effort as a normal person and not seeing ANYTHING change(not a decimal number, nothing) so does anyone out there know of a diet and exercise plan or trick to help a person with my glitches lose weight? Thanks for the answers!

A: Hey there! I am in the same boat as you. I also have hypothyroidism and type ONE. While weight loss has been excruciatingly hard, I can offer some tips that I have been doing that have helped me slowly but surely get on the fast track to losing some weight.

1. Take a multivitamin: Our bodies are always fighting off so much. If you take a vitamin, you will ensure that your body will be getting the vitamins and minerals it needs to fight off infection and allow your body MORE energy to do other things, such as losing weight. Look for multivitamins that promote a health heart and strong bones, as well as a good immune system.

2. Count your calories: This is hard, but when there is a will, there is a way. Ever look on the nutrition facts of food and note the servings? Follow that! Record your total calories, fat, sodium, etc. Keep a journal and do this. I started out by just recording what I ate in a normal day, evaluating it (weaknesses: eat too big portions, not enough meat, too much bread/sugar, etc) and then seeing what I can do to improve it. Try to keep your calories to about 2,300 per day, and then whittle it down. I'm currently at 2,245 at the most per day, and I'm noting a change in my energy.

3. EXERCISE: Speaking of energy, hypothyroidism simply kills your metabolism with an AK-47. :( RIght here, you just need a little more willpower. Think of living longer. At least that's what I do. Don't use elevators: instead, use the stairs. Walk a little more than you need to. Have Nintendo Wii? Do WiiFit. It works out muscles you never thought you could work out! Walk around your neighborhood every day. Go to a track at a school and walk the curves and jog the straights for thirty minutes to an hour. I totally understand taht your energy will deter you from doing this, but even a little effort should help.

4. Stay happy! SOmething you love to do that doesn't compromise your health or well being? Indulge in it! I like to draw and sew among other things. If you keep your feelings and personality up, then you can do all i have listed above and more.

5. Go to sleep on time. Yes this is very important. Your sleep helps regulate SO much.

While ALL are important, the integral plan is to choose a method and STICK WITH IT! Watch your portions, and work out every day for at least thirty minutes. Take that vitamin, get some sleep, and remember to do something you enjoy.

From one hypobetes dealer to another, I HAVE FAITH IN YOU!

And a last note: I've been doing this very method for the past week and a half, and I lost four pounds. Just keep going, and with a little patience you'll get there!

Q: What happens when you have proteinuria and Type One diabetes?
Two years ago, before I was diagnosed with type one, I was diagnosed with proteinuria. Last December, I was diagnosed with Type one diabetes. I haven't seen my kidney specialist since. But should I make an appointment? Is it possible that things are different now that I have diabetes?
Thanks!

A: Yes , different and not for the better. Git with it , dialysis is a real pain. In fact , my cousin had two treatments and he ordered them to pull the plug. They did. And that is the rest of the story>>>

What should a person do?
If a person has diabetes, hypertension, or both, the first goal of treatment will be to control blood glucose, also called blood sugar, and blood pressure. People with diabetes should test their blood glucose often, follow a healthy eating plan, take prescribed medicines, and get the amount of exercise recommended by their doctor. A person with diabetes and high blood pressure may need a medicine from a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or a similar class called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). These drugs have been found to protect kidney function even more than other drugs that provide the same level of blood pressure control. Many patients with proteinuria but without hypertension may also benefit from ACE inhibitors or ARBs. The American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend that people with diabetes keep their blood pressure below 130/80.3

People who have high blood pressure and proteinuria, but not diabetes, also benefit from taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB. The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommends that people with kidney disease keep their blood pressure below 130/80.4 To maintain this target, a person may need to take a combination of two or more blood pressure medicines. A doctor may also prescribe a diuretic in addition to an ACE inhibitor or ARB. Diuretics are also called “water pills” because they help a person urinate and get rid of excess fluid in the body.

In addition to blood glucose and blood pressure control, the National Kidney Foundation recommends restricting dietary salt and protein. A doctor may refer a patient to a dietitian to help develop and follow a healthy eating plan.

Tin

Q: What are some cookbooks for children with type one diabetes?
My 3-year-old cousin was just diagnosed with type one diabetes. What are some names of cookbooks that I can buy at Barnes and Noble for children with type 1 diabetes? Thanks in advance:)

A: Go to this website.Its amazon .com.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0778801160/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

ITs:::America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)
by Colleen Bartley (Author)
Price : around $14

Q: How would one get type one diabetes?
We have to write a paper in health class, and my topic is about a boy named Steve purposly trying to get type one, not type two, diabetes. Not my cup of tea, but I'll go with it.
So I'm asking you if there is a way, let me rephrase that, if it is even possible to try and get type one Diabetes.

A: Type 1 diabetes is a histocompatibility immunological disorder thought to be caused by beta cells of the pancreas present improper antigens to T cells. According to wikipedia the primary gene though to influence the poly-genetic trait that leads to type 1 diabetes is a macro histocompatibility complex (MHC II) gene in chromosome 6.

I'm not going to go through the process of antigen presentation to helper T cells and the activation of an immune response through the production of interleukin, however it is an important topic which you may want to familiarize yourself. An important consequence of this process is that if any point your body begins the process of antibody production for an antigen associated with the pancreases' beta cells, essentially type 1 diabetes could develop.

What are some scenarios in which one could induce such a response? Well the more likely one is that Steve gets a pancreas transplant. Since MHCs come in such a large variety in the human population, getting organs from other people will likely lead to a severe immune response, and eventual organ rejection. This is countered by immune-suppressants, taken throughout an organ recipients lifetime, and thus failure to take such medications could lead to failure of the pancreas and eventually lack of insulin production, characterized by type 1 diabetes.

Another scenario is that Steve takes a radioactive isotope, such as uranium, carves it into a knife and stabs his pancreas until cancer develops. (another source of radiation, or other carcinogenic substance could substitute this process).

Good luck on your paper. I hope this is enough to at least get your started.

Q: Is the needle prick test for diabetics testing for one type of diabetes or both.?
My uncle wanted me to ask about the needle prick the hospital gives diabetics. He wants to know if they're testing for only one type of diabetes or all.

A: Their not testing for either......

What they are doing is measuring your uncle's blood glucose levels to give them an idea as to what tests they may need to perform.

The glucometer they are using is not a diagnostic test for either type of diabetes.

Q: Does using insulin have any risks in type one diabetes?
I am doing a coursework A-level about diabetes type one and now I am at a stage of comparing the risks and benefits of using insulin please can you give reliable answers and sources if possible because I have to include my sources in my coursework. Thank you very much.

A: Nope. It is ALL BENEFIT. In fact, without insulin the Type 1 Diabetic WILL DIE!!!

Insulin is NOT a medicine -- it is a normal product of your body. Insulin is a HORMONE that your body produces from an internal organ called the PANCREAS .

Insulin is need to allow sugar in your blood (from the digestion of food) to pass into your cells, which use it for fuel to work, grow, and reproduce. Without insulin the sugar cannot get to the cells, and the increase in the sugar in your blood will eventually cause death.

Type 1 Diabetes means that the patient's pancreas has FAILED. When that happens their body does not produce its own insulin, and the patient gets sick. Without the daily insulin injections, the patient WILL die.

Type 2 Diabetes is caused by an OVERWORKED pancreas. In this case the patient has SOME insulin, so with strict dietary control, more exercise, and careful control of their weight, the Type 2 Diabetic might be able to live without insulin.

Q: Can women with type one diabetes have children?
I was thinking the other day about people with diabetes, can women with type one become pregnant and have kids? And will their kids have any birth defects and will they acquire type two diabetes?

A: Yes women with type 1 can get pregnant and have kids. Their children can develop birth defects from it only if they don't have their blood sugars under control.

I've heard that any type of diabetic mom who has uncontrolled blood sugars while pregnant can cause their child to be more prone to develop type 2 later in life. But it's unlikely that they're going to be born with type 2. It's more likely that they'll have birth defects (if Mom's sugars are high early in pregnancy) or be too large which causes a number of problems for Mom and baby (if Mom's sugars are high later on in pregnancy)

Edit ... I think someone might be misunderstanding me. I never said that type 1 and type 2 are related at all. A type 1 with uncontrolled sugars during pregnancy can increase the risk of their unborn child developing type 2 later in life because they will receive so much extra sugar while in the womb. And while sugar in itself does not cause type 2 diabetes, getting excessive amounts of it while you're still a fetus can start you on your way towards it. I know this because I read it in a book when I had gestational diabetes a few years ago.

Q: what happens when you forget to inject insulin for a person with type one diabetes? doctors and nurses please?
i know this is really bad for me to be asking but i honestly don't know the answer! i have type one diabetes, i was diagnosed in december 2008 so it's been a while since the doctor told me what happens when i don't inject insulin in myself or i forget to do it.

i don't wanna test it incase it's something really dangerous. The doctor told me, i just forgot. lol. and what are the signs that i need more insulin? like, physical signs and effects.

A: If you don't take your insulin your glucose levels can get very high and eventually cause you to go into a coma and have severe electrolyte abnormalities.
You need to visit your doctor for a reminder on how and when to check your glucose levels and how much insulin to take. This is very important as uncontrolled diabetes can have many devastating effects such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and more.

Q: Im wondering if i have type one diabetes?
im 16 years old and im in good physical condition. but i looked on the internet and was looking at early symptoms of type 1 diabetes and the only one that kinda comes into effect with me is frequent thrist. i dont know if thats just cause the intake of salt or just cause its an early sign. any thoughts?

A: For an active 16 year old thirst is just thirst. If you are in good shape then you exercise, Right! So you sweat and need replacement.Besides I love the taste of water. OK what I am about to say don't take it to heart.

Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet. The media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. Inaccurate portrayal of risk and the identification of non-specific symptoms as signs of serious illness contribute to exacerbating the hypochondriac’s fear that they actually have that illness.

But following things on the net can drive you crazy. I know. When I first started using the net I was just a little crazy, Now I am a full blown Manic!! WoW! To me crazy is good. How about you.

Q: what exactly is the difference between type1 and type 2 diabetes and what effect do they have on some one?
i was jus curious on the difference between type 1 and 2 diabetes and the effects cause the internet has all these medical answers i juss want a simple answer..thanx

A: Type 2 can be treated with proper diet, medication, and exercise, because your body produces some insulin.

Type 1 can only be treated with insulin injections because your pancreas does not produce any insulin at all. ------------------------

Q: How would you make a formal oultine on type ONE diabetes?
I am writing a 15 page research paper over type one, I kinda know what Im doing because I have had it for 10 years.. but, I need help with the outline to getstarted. CAn you help?

A: Introduction
Define the Disease
History
Signs and Symptoms
Dignostic Testing to Confirm the disease
Treament-Natural (Diet Exercise) /Western Medicine/ Transplants (Current Clinical Trials)/Psychological-coping skills, family support ect
Complications

Q: One more about Sotomayor, does any one have any concerns about her type 1 diabetes?
I have type 2 diabetes, so I do know a little about this topic? Does it have any relevance?

A: It`s not a concern, but it could shorten her time on the court.

Q: What are the microbes that cause diabetes type one?
I'm diabetic, and have been for around a year now, and I've just decided I'd like to know a little more about it, I can' find this anywhere, all I know is that a certain kind of microbes cause the disease. Does anyone know which ones?

-Thanks, Lucy
(:

Thanks for the advice I've been given, my science teacher told me they were microbes.

You must think I'm dumb or something :L

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Q: I was wondering what is the blood pressure for type one Diabetes?
Okay yesterday I went to the store and I checked my blood pressure. It was 130 and usually it is 104. But on the thing it said 130 was kinda high. And I was wondering if that was diabetic. But i have been expreincing other diabetic[type one] symtoms. For example being thirsty, smelling sweet, fealing weak, and losing weight.
I am 115 pounds and 5'4 I don't think I am obese

A: Diabetes and hypertension often go hand and hand... But not always. You can be a diabetic and have a normal blood pressure. Everyone is different and just because you have one, doesn't mean you will have the other or that your BP will follow a particular pattern. If you are having symptoms of diabetes, see your doctor ASAP. And a systolic (top) number for your BP of 130 is not always a high reading. If you are a couch potato and obese, 130 is probably excellent for you.