Question by MamaBear: How do you tell the difference between diabetic toenail and toenail fungus?
I have a friend who is diabetic. He has one of the worst looking toes I have ever seen. It is yellow, REALLY thick, and flaking off. I mentioned it to a nurse, and she said it was that way just because he has diabetes! Will diabetes do that to your nails, without an underlying infection?

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Answer by Diane D
They are usually the same thing. You are right.

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Question by Marianne D: What is the difference between type A and type B diabetes?
I know some people can control their diabetes through diet, but I don’t know what that classifies as. Also is Hypoglycemic in the same category of diabetes?

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Answer by Sketch
Hi, I’ve never heard of Type A or Type B. The actual terms are Type I or Type II. Type I diabetics typically are required to take insulin. This is where the insulin is not made in the pancreas.

Most Type II (Or adult-onset) diabetics can maintain their blood sugars with a combination of medication, changing eating patterns, and exercise. Type II’s are usually resistant to insulin. Some Type II folks also have to take insulin. I guess you could call that Type III.

Hypoglycemic is a term related to diabetes of where you have lower blood sugar than normal. Hyperglycemic would mean you have a higher blood sugar count than normal.
For example, if normal blood readings are 80-120 and your readings are on average 180+ then you are hyper. If less than 80 then hypo. The issue when you have low sugar is this can cause some other issues you don’t want.

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Question by Laura M: What is the difference between a diabetic diet & the low glycemic index diet?

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Answer by riversconfluence
Very little. The low glycemic diet is just a little pickier. A diabetic diet, for instance, allows white bread and white rice. It uses portion size to determine how much of it to have.
In a low glycemic diet, those things are not recommended.

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Question by fadzlul: What are the relationships between obesity and diabetes?
Diabetes are greatly occur to diabetic person by several fold compare to a non-diabetic person. so there should be some medical explanations right. but i could not really find any relation between them. Help me please.

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Answer by Mr. Peachy®
Regarding type two diabetes and/or obesity: Both are a result of poor diet and lack of daily exercise. Look up “metabolic syndrome” for more.

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Question by Captain Skippy: What’s the difference between diabetic and regular shoes?
Is there any difference between a diabetic show and a regular shoe besides the diabetic insert that goes into the shoe?

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Answer by megalomaniac
Diabetic shoes? Don’t you mean orthotic? If you are talking about orthothics then you can get inserts that will go inside almost any shoe. Usually this means extra arch support but it can be for a number of things individual to your feet.

(thanks Annabelle, I learned something today, now don’t I look foolish?)

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Question by bio machine: What is the correlation between diabetes and obesity?
It has been obsereved that Diabetes occurs in people suffering from obesity.There should be some correlation between the two.This may be due to some physioloic,genetic,immunologic or some other factor.As a student of biotechnology,i wanted to know the precise relation between them and the mechanism by which they affect each other.I would also be thankful if some good websites for exploration of this topic are suggested.

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Answer by tweetymayyy62
this is probably due to several factors: overweight people tend to eat unbalanced diets-too many carbs, etc. Many overweight people lead sedentary lives. Some may be glucose intolerant.

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Question by HULK RULES!!: What are the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?
I know type one is deadlier. But symptom wise, what are the differences between the 2 types of diabetes?

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Answer by Waseem
Type 1 diabetes is the loss of insulin producing cells within the body. the majority of cases occur in children, but onset is also possible in adults. Type 1 accounts for around 15% of cases I believe. Those who get Type 1 Diabetes are usually otherwise healthy and of average body weight. There is no known preventative measure for Type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is based on the idea that your body stops responding normally to insulin. It is by far more prevalent in society, but mostly due to our lifestyles. A very likely factor that predisposes people to Type 2 Diabetes is central obesity (lots of abdominal fat). Other factors include genetics and age. the treatment and preventative measures for Type 2 are pretty much the same: healthy diet and plenty of exercise!

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What Is The Difference Between Type I and Type II Diabetes?

Type I and Type2 Diabetes are actually quite different illnesses.  Type I Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and very young adults. It used to be called Juvenile Diabetes as it was diagnosed in children at early ages. However today the age factor has been has been seen to alter. I am a Type 1 diabetic and did not get the illness until my sixties. 

Type I diabetics have a pancreas which has ceased to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is needed to take sugar from the blood into the cells. It is thought to be caused by a virus attacking the autoimmune system.

 Type 2 diabetes has been associated with people of middle-age and beyond. It is generally diagnosed later in life.  Obesity and lack of exercise have been named as the main culprits of the illness. Here again the age factor is blurred, as more and more youngsters get Type 2 diabetes from an early age, probably because of poor diet.

 Millions of people around the world are being diagnosed with diabetes. Research shows  that there is a clear link to obesity and the development of the Type 2 disease.  People with Type 2 diabetes do not process enough insulin to break down the glucose in their system and cause their kidneys to work overtime in getting rid of the waste.  While some people with Type2 diabetes are prescribed insulin, most are started on oral medication.

Type 1 diabetes is a rarer breed covering only about 10% of all those diagnosed. Daily insulin injections have to become a way of life. As yet no cure has been found for either illness, although patients with the early stage of Type 2 diabetes, can almost rverse the condition through good diet and exercise.

 The symptoms of Type I and Type 2 Diabetes are very similar: frequent trips to the loo, a raging thirst, extreme tiredness and blurred vision are the most common symptoms.

 A person with Type I Diabetes will expect to be on insulin for the rest of his or her life.  This does not mean that they cannot lead a long, productive life. In fact, people who are diagnosed younger in life become accustomed to the treatment and become disciplined in managing the illness. Those who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes later in life and have got into bad eating habits, tend to ignore many treatment options offered by their G.P.

 Years ago, a child who was diagnosed with Type I diabetes had to inject himself every day with insulin to remain alive. At that time syringes had to be boiled to sterilize them.  Some people alive today have been injecting insulin for 70 years.

Today, however, insulin pumps are available that make daily injections for some patients a thing of the past. But the insulin pump is not available worldwide, and doesn’t suit everyone. Pen type syringes are used by many diabetics today. They are easy to use and dispose of afterwards.

Diet and exercise are very important to diabetes sufferers, whether Type I or Type 2.  Ideally you need to avoid foods that are very high in sugar, fats and starch. ( I follow the Glycemic Index system.)  Diabetics need  to take some exercise every day to keep blood sugar levels in control.

The University of Toronto developed the Glycaemic Index in 1981. The research rated those foods which diabetics should avoid on a scale system.  Some foods were very high on the scale and took a longer time for the body to process, causing more strain on the kidneys and adverse affects on insulin.  Other foods were low on the scale and digested at a slower pace.

 For years, it was thought that sweets were the cause of diabetes and these were the only foods to avoid.  With the advent of the Glycaemic Index as well as other medical studies, it became apparent that sweets were not the only foods to avoid.  As a matter of fact, a baked potato, often seen as a nutritional substance, is actually more harmful than a bag of sweets…

Type 2 diabetics may find that by taking regular exercise, eating the right foods and monitoring their blood glucose levels, they can avoid the use of insulin.  In many cases, patients are very successful at maintaining good blood sugar levels by modifying their diet, exercising and losing weight.  Those who are not successful usually end up taking insulin.

With both Type I and Type 2 diabetes, there can be complications.  These complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, kidney disease and skin disorders can be avoided if patients follow the advice of their diabetic consultant.

Many of these complications can be avoided. By learning all you can about the disease it is possible to manage the illness successfully.  Diabetes need not be all gloom and doom.  With proper maintenance, those with Type I and Type 2 diabetes can live long and happy lives.

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Question by Yo…: Whats the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2?
Hi everyone.
My boss just found out her 16 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. We were all very sad to hear the news. Apparently she will be taking medication everyday for the rest of her life and she has a strict diet to follow. What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2? Also, do people with diabetes have a tendency to be thin and lose a lot of weight because of their diet? Apparently before she was diagnosed, she lost 10 pounds within a month.

Thanks!

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