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What are the chances my newborn son will have diabetes if my husband is type 2?

Question by SSTLM: What are the chances my newborn son will have diabetes if my husband is type 2?
My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!

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has anyone ever felt worse and had higher blood sugar on the diabetic diet?

Question by colbster_11: has anyone ever felt worse and had higher blood sugar on the diabetic diet?
I am 29 and a half weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with gestional diabetes so they put me on the diabetic diet and told me to moniter my blood sugar, problem is I feel very weak and tierd

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What are the signs of diabetes and when should I be tested?

Question by britmcclain: What are the signs of diabetes and when should I be tested?
Lately I’ve found myself urinating quite oftem, very thristy, and feeling very nauseated when I have eaten something in a few hours. Could this possibly be symptons of diabetes?

Diabetes does run in the family and I just found out that two

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I am pre-diabetic. What kind of diet and nutrician program do I need to follow in order to avoid diabetes?

Question by Duke: I am pre-diabetic. What kind of diet and nutrician program do I need to follow in order to avoid diabetes?
Do I need to avoid sugar completely?
What are some specific foods that work in my new diet?
Any additional advice on living with and coping with pre diabetes would be appreciated?

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Answer by brasilera67I

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Q&A: To support my wife I am thinking about following her diabetic diet with her – Is there any reason not to?

Question by BirdDog: To support my wife I am thinking about following her diabetic diet with her – Is there any reason not to?
My wife has been a type II diabetic for a few years now. She recently started taking 5mls Byetta. She absolutly will not exercise. The only thing I can

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Anyone know a good source for low acid no cafffeine diabetic diet.?

Question by paco511: Anyone know a good source for low acid no cafffeine diabetic diet.?
I became hoarse before Christmas and developed a lump in my throat. Saw an Otolaryngologist an he diagnosed me with Laryngo Bronchial Relux. Treatment is no acid,no caffeine,no soda,no carbonated beverages. So no tomato or tomato based products. This eliminates my

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Q&A: What is the percentage that a type 1 diabetic father will pass it on to his children, son or daughter?

Question by : What is the percentage that a type 1 diabetic father will pass it on to his children, son or daughter?
I am type 1 diabetic and Brett Michaels stated that if a father has type 1 diabetes, that there is a 50% chance that his children would obtain diabetes. Type 1 or type

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Is it possible to get diabetes after testing negative for it?

Question by sand_mansb: Is it possible to get diabetes after testing negative for it?
5 years ago I was heavier than now, and had frequent urination. So I was tested for diabetes. The test came back negative. Since then I have exercised more, lost weight, brought my blood pressure down, and now participating in ncaa sports

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What are early signs of diabetes? And what kind of testing is done to check for it?

Question by hotmoma1: What are early signs of diabetes? And what kind of testing is done to check for it?
I bruise easily and was told it could be a sign of diabetes. I am only 27. Also what do doctors do to test for diabetes?
Also I get light headed sometimes, hotflashes, can go from happy

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What kind of diet a diabetic needs to be on?

Question by jonathin l: What kind of diet a diabetic needs to be on?
a list of foods you can eat and foods you can’t eat.

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Answer by KaiYou can eat anything. What you choose to eat is something else. And what type of diabetes (1 or 2) you have will make

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Is it bad for a type 2 diabetic to drink diet soda?

Question by Anon09: Is it bad for a type 2 diabetic to drink diet soda?
Does diet soda somehow affect insulin levels, even though it has no sugar? What about a caffeine-free diet soda, such as Diet 7-UP?

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Answer by An-Atomydiet sodas do not affect your blood sugar levels. i still dont recommend them, however, especially

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How does diabetes affect a person in society and in their daily life?

Question by : How does diabetes affect a person in society and in their daily life?
it can be at the workplace, in school, in the family, or their social life. how does diabetes affect them daily?

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Answer by !Marine Wife!just adds a little more responsibility. Have to check your blood sugar and take care of

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What would be the time frame for a diabetic who needs foot amputation?

Question by imdwrg: What would be the time frame for a diabetic who needs foot amputation?
I know someone with diabetes, and they cannot feel their feet. He’s broken toes and toenails and didn’t feel a thing. Does he need amputation? Will he need amputation? Is there a way to avoid it?

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Q&A: What kind of conflicts does a person with diabetes have in a medical setting?

Question by Blaze1105: What kind of conflicts does a person with diabetes have in a medical setting?
I need to know what kind of conflicts a person in the age group 46-65 recently diagnosed with diabetes has with a medical setting.

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Answer by dingdingI’m not sure what you mean by conflicts. Do you mean

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Q&A: How does diabetes lead to so many other problems?

Question by : How does diabetes lead to so many other problems?
I heard that diabetes can cause blindness and amputation in the legs, kidney failure and liver damage.

Can someone please explain in Detail as I want explain to a friend who is addicted to sugar.

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Q&A: What should your diet be like if your slowly becoming a diabetic?

Question by Wha_Happened: What should your diet be like if your slowly becoming a diabetic?
I’m becoming diabetic. It’s not real bad yet, but If I dont eat for 4 hrs or more, I get all the symptoms of a diabetic. It runs in my family, so it was only a matter of time. I want

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