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How does diabetes affect a person that has one kidney?

Hazel — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:32:27 +0000

Diabetes runs in my family and I am scared that I might get it. I recently found out that I was born with one kidney. I havent spoken to a doctor yet but i am curious. Can a person with one kidney and diabetes live a normal life?

Is there a link between diabetes and hypertension?

Roger — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:44:03 +0000

Can anyone tell me if there is a link between diabetes and hypertension?

Can undiagnosed diabetes pose a threat your health in the long run?

Fiona — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:56:43 +0000

I am 17 and am afraid i have diabetes. Im going to see the docters about it asap. Although, i have had the symptons for some time now. What health problems can arise from diabetes not being properly treated?
in the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions about diet change for a diabetic?

How can a person with diabetes prevent dehydration?

Roger — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:35:49 +0000

what does a person with diabetes do that works out & exercises each day do for dehydration? If I drink alot of water my sodium level drops. I keep a low magnesium , chloride , potassium & sodium level & none of the doctors here will tell me what is causing it & how to prevent it.

Is it possible to get diabetes from eating too much natural fruit?

Jerry — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:35:13 +0000

I have been drinking 100% natural frozen orange juice concentrate for several years now. I always thought this was a very healthy thing to do(relative to a soda pop addiction I still believe it is) but from an overall health standpoint and articles on Dr. Mercolas website, drinking concentrated fruit juices is not all that healthy since it causes spikes in blood sugar levels. So i have given up frozen concentrate juices and replaced them with plain old fruit to satisy my sugar cravings. Im eating watermelon constantly throughout the day. I’ve been doing this for a couple months now. Well, I just read in Trivia’s Vitajournal that “the average person should eat no more than 32 grams of sugar per day.” The article then goes on to show that a large apple has 22 grams of sugar. So according to this article if I eat 2 large apples a day Im eating too much sugar. Is it possible to get diabetes by eating too much all natural God given fruit such as apples and watermelon?

What pattern of heredity does diabetes follow?

Hazel — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:45:41 +0000

I know that baldness comes from your mother’s father. How does diabetes travel through generations?

How do you control your diabetes?

Fiona — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:06:16 +0000

I would like to know how people control their diabetes in terms of personal things that you may do to keep as close to a normal blood sugar as possible. In addition to meds.

Can a person with diabetes eat natural sugar from fruits?

Hazel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:12:04 +0000

My daddy is a borderline diabetic, which means he doesn’t exactly quite have diabetes but is in the risk of getting it. We’ve already tried to make him eat less sugar to keep from getting it, but he always wants what he can’t have. Is it okay if he eats natural sugar in fruits?

I have a few questions about gestational diabetes and seeing a perinatologist?

Tamsin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:26:01 +0000

I am going to start seeing the perinatologist for uncontrolled gestational diabetes. Will I still see the OB on a regular basis and only go to the perinatologist for the diabetes also? Will my regular OB still do the delivery or will the perinatologist do it? What can I expect out of my visits with the new doctor and what sort of extra testing will they do on the baby if I have to take insulin?

What are the chances of me having Diabetes?

Fiona — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:55 +0000

I’ve got both type of diabetes on either side of my family.
But almost two months ago i decided to cut back on my sugar
in take.Since then ive found out that if i dont have atleast 5sugary drinks a day in the evening i get really bad headaches, nausea, and the shakes. are these signs of diabetes? or something else?
i stopped drinking anything with caffine in it because it messes with my heart and my doctor suggested.