Archive for the ‘Diabetes Q&A’ Category

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

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

britmcclain asked: 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 more realitives were diagnosed. They are much ...

What are the relationships between obesity and diabetes?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

fadzlul asked: 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.MARCIA

How can I get out of taking that diabetes blood work test?

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Blanca asked: Im pregnant & the last test they want to do on me is the blood work to test for diabetes. I dont want to have that test taken, so I dont know what to do because she said every pregnant women has to take it. Can anyone help?OMAR

What week are you tested for gestational diabetes?

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Ashby asked: I'll be 23 weeks on Monday and I have an appointment with my OB then. I thought she said I'd have to do the glucose test at that time, but she may have meant later. I wondered when you're typically tested for gestational diabetes in pregnancy? Also, I've noticed ...

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

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

mommy2 asked: 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 to sad at times,I do urinate frequently but always have,sometimes I feel ...

How does a person get diagnosed with diabetes?

Monday, September 14th, 2009

rxbndt2003 asked: Obviously a person needs to go to the doctor, but what kind of tests or procedures do they do to test you and diagnose a person with diabetes or low blood sugar? Thanks!MAYES

What happens when you get tested for diabetes?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Aimee asked: Is it a blood test? Also what type is more common 1 or 2? And lastly i heard people who have diabetes can not have children because it is very risky.SILVAN

How soon can gestational diabetes be detected in pregnancy?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

lillymadrid asked: I am barely 6 weeks pregnant and had a blood glucose test done last week, the results came back high at 220. Does anyone know if that is too early for gestational diabetes, or do you think I had diabetes before the pregnancy and just didn't know about ...

What are some psychological characteristics of type 1 diabetes?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

♪ghetto momma bear ♪ asked: Hi. Are there any psychological characters of type 1 diabetes? So far I have : Higher risk for eating disorders, depression, and dementia/ What am I missing?ZAYLYN

How can we prevent diabetes type 2? What would be the best diet to prevent?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

ysl000777 asked: I currently am writing an article about diabetes. I have been searching and reading many evidence-based articles. However, I'd like to hear your own opinion on diabetes type 2.MERVIN