Diabetes Mellitus

crao_craz asked:


I have slight swelling of my right lower leg. The endocrinologist discovered it today. I asked her if it was caused by diabetes and she said, “Not diabetes per se.” That was all she said. What condition might this be? I’m going back in one month.
The circulation in my legs is good and I have no numbness or tingling in my toes or the rest of my feet.

Angelica

Vehicular Manslaughter asked:


I’m not diabetic or overweight, and I do my best to eat a healthy diet. However, the one BIG risk factor I have is that my father has it, and it tends to run in my family.

I’ve had normal BS levels as long as I could remember now, and so far have had no symptoms. I monitor my fasting blood sugar on my own about every month or two(using my father’s equipment) and get it checked during my annual physical. Is this enough to monitor it properly, or am I doing something wrong?

Also, any advice on delaying the onset of diabetes as far as I can? I’m already trying to be active, keeping my weight in check and eating healthy, but is there anything else I can do? I plan on enlisting in the military in a few years, so I need to be in my top condition.

Victor

Chris asked:


I was wondering what the chances of me are of getting diabetes. My grand mom has diabetes(well I think she does she has a machine to check her blood sugar but i never saw her inject herself with insolen) and both of her sisters sons also have diabetes. I think there are about 1 or 2 more people who have it but I cant think of them.

Also does your diet have any effect on wether you can get diabetes or not and how often should I get checked for it?

Kaylee

Jebnifer asked:


I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I would like some good meal and snack ideas. If you can help, I would be very appreciative. Thanks!

Felix

racenangel_gurl asked:


diabetes run in my family,is there away to find if i have it without going to a doctor?what can i take for it in herbal?or is there anything a person can with a prescription?

Manuel

guts_spunk_moxie asked:


I have diabetes (newly diagnosed, but apparently I have had it fo a while and didn’t know it according to my doctor) and my hair keeps falling out near the crown and in the back, causing thin spots.
Someone told me that this can be a symptomatic cause from having diabetes. Is this true and if so; why?

Nancy

sunopolous asked:


I hear all these remedies for type 2 diabetes but none for gestational diabetes. I tried asking this question in the pregnancy section but no one answered. Any information would be helpful and appreciated. I’m seeing a dr and dietician and doing all i can to keep blood sugar down but it’s not working as well as i’d like.

Melinda

alison l asked:


I have strong family history of diabetes on both my mother’s and father’s sides. I am a female in my late 20’s.

Roberto