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Diabetes Test

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May.7,2010

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Is my doctor sending me for the wrong diabetes test?

I went to my doctor to get tested for type 1 diabetes because my 30 year old brother was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two weeks ago (I’m 21).

My doctor wrote on the paper ’2 diabetes’ and the test is called, ’2 hour oral glucose tolerance test’.

I specifically asked him to send me somewhere to get tested for type 1 not type 2.
Why did he do this?

By the way I’m not overweight, I’m, 165cm tall and weigh 57kg (5’4, 125 pounds).

Thanks.

Ok, you have alot of points here, I’ll try to help clear things up…

first, the “2 diabetes” means “2 hour test” not Type 2 diabetes. (there is a 4 hour test, rarely done, and a shorter test as well) but the 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is the most common, used for all types.

Secondly, people who get type 1 diabetes are rarely overweight, and if they were when they get it, one of the clearest symptoms is the sudden unexplained weight loss. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. NO one knows for sure what causes it, nor how to prevent it. Obesity is only a factor in Type 2, which can often be prevented with diet and exercise.

Thirdly, yes, diabetes is genetic, and therefore can be hereditary, but you can’t “catch” it from your brother. For you to have Type 1 diabetes right now, you would have to be exposed to a trigger at about the same time he was (by the way, no one knows what the trigger is.)

So it is not impossible, but it is unlikely, that you curently have Diabetes. If you do have the genes for Type 1, like your brother does, there is nothing to say that it will be triggered in you at the same time, or at all. And there is no real way to tell if you will get it in the future.

If you are not already having symptoms of Diabetes (thirsty all the time, peeing all the time, hungry all the time, losing lots of weight for no reason), then I am afraid a Glucose Tolerance Test won’t really tell you anything. It could come back negative, and you could still get Diabetes in 2 years, 10 years, or never.

Good luck. And be supportive of your Bro…..it is a tough thing to deal with, he needs understanding, educated folks around him. I suggest you go buy a book about type 1, and always keep some sugar handy. :-)


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Diagnosing Diabetes

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Jan.18,2010

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Diabetes and vision problems

Back in 1950 and 60 years most people did not rate diabetes as a major problem. In This time, all attention was on how to treat several diseases such as polio and tuberculosis. If diabetes was thought, it is more under the cup sugar in your coffee, rather than as a serious threat to your eyesight or your life.

All that has changed. No exaggeration to say that diabetes has reached epidemic levels in most of the Western world. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are more 20 million diabetics in the United States alone, with a staggering third undiagnosed. It is also going to get much worse with another 41 million Americans are already signs of pre-diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease that mainly affects the blood vessels and in its extreme forms can lead to serious heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. It is obvious that these fatal diabetic vascular disease deserve priority attention, but above the critical list for diabetics is the risk of serious eye diseases and vision loss.

Vision is one of our most critical and, in this "need for speed" information era, over 70% of our sensory information passes through our eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, diabetics are 25 times more likely to lose the vision of those who are not diabetic. With diabetes already the leading cause of blindness in the United States, it is not surprising that eye care professionals are devastating foresee an increase in the loss of vision that the epidemic Diabetes is becoming more alarming.

newly diagnosed diabetics have often nothing more than minor changes that govern vision when levels of sugar in the blood to improve treatment. From the outset, it is easy to believe that everything is fine. After a few years, however, blood glucose remains high may gradually damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye in the retina. This poses a problem the diabetic retinopathy and the longer you have diabetes, you are more likely to have retinopathy. The risk increases when there is poor control glycemic. Over 70% of diabetics develop some changes to their eyes in 15 years of diagnosis.

The retinopathy is classified as non-proliferation or proliferation. Non-proliferation retinopathy is the benign form, the retina where small blood vessels break and leak. It may be a slight swelling of the retina, but it rarely requires treatment unless it causes blurred central vision or straight lines appear distorted.

Proliferative retinopathy is the less frequent but more serious when new blood vessels grow abnormally in the retina. If these vessels scar or purge they can potentially lead to severe vision loss, including blindness. Launch of a laser treatment may Seal leaks vessels and slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, but can not reverse the current loss of vision.

For the moment there is no magic "Pill" to eliminate the risk of diabetic eye damage, but you can do two important things to help prevent further complications serious. poor blood sugar is a major cause of severe diabetic retinopathy. The first critical step is to ensure stability and control your blood sugar with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The second step is to ensure that you have a diabetic an eye examination. Experience eye care professional can detect subtle changes diabetic eye long before you notice a change in vision and, more importantly, enough time to do good.

If you or your family is affected by increasing signs of diabetes: take action now to reduce your risk of loss vision. Do not be a victim!

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Blood Glucose Monitoring

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Nov.12,2009

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Do you use One Touch Blood Glucose Monitoring Meters? WHY? How is it different from other meters?

Most newer up to date meters are very good and almost all measure the plasma portion of the blood as opposed to whole blood which will give more accurate readings.

I don’t use the One Touch meter but not because of any issues with it, it’s actually considered one of the better meters on the market.
I use the Accu-Check aviva but only because it has the options that I’m looking for along with the software compass that enables me to download the information to my computer.

But if your searching for a reliable accurate meter you should research them for the options they provide and don’t forget the cost of test strips if you don’t have insurance or your insurance company limits the number of strips you should use.

If your in the market for one, here’s a site that lists many and how they are rated.

http://glucosemeters.blogspot.com/


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Glucose Tester

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Oct.26,2009

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How Do I Know How Accurate A Blood Test Is?

I work with someone who like me has diabetes. Tonight I tested my blood on both his blood glucose tester and mine at the same time. My machines result was 6 and his was 7.9. How do I know for sure that my monitor is accurate?

home testers can be off by quite a bit. I use one primary one and have at least three for back up. If i test on multiple ones, I can get anywhere up to 50 point difference. You can calibrate the machine by doing a solution test, but your results will still vary slightly. Even when using the same meter, your results will vary. Try doing two tests on your meter back to back. Not the same are they?

The most accurate test is done in a lab where it measures the glucose levels through your plasma.


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Type 1 Diabetes

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Sep.19,2009

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Then the cord blood of a child being used to cure or treat diabetes type 1 in infants of mothers of?

My wife has type 1 diabetes. We are expecting our first child and have heard many wonderous medical miracle of cord blood. But cord blood can be used by my wife to treat (or even cure), his type 1 diabetes?

This is NOT one of the "miracles" of cord blood. There are promising research using stem cells to treat diabetes type 1, but work is still in its infancy, today, diabetes been cured with stem cells in a laboratory a few rats. [Adult stem cells have been used, rather than embryonic stem cells] It This is a long journey from laboratory rats to humans! If it proves effective in humans, testing, clinical trials, and approval FDA for the treatment is still 20-30 years away.

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Information On Diabetes

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Jun.30,2009

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Get information on the causes and types of diabetes

Diabetes: a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
Insulin: a hormone, insulin unlocks 'Door' in the cells and allows glucose that comes from sugar, starches, and other food to enter cells and be used as energy. Glucose provides the energy that the body needs to function normally and fuel daily activities.

Diabetes causes

Diabetes can cause:

The diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Hypoglycemia

Retinopathy: Nearly 39,000 Americans lose their sight to diabetes each year.

Nephropathy: One out of three People with insulin-dependent diabetes develops kidney failure and need kidney transplants.

Diabetes type 1-On do not know why this happens, but a number of explanations and possible triggers of this reaction have been proposed. These include From

Infection by viruses or bacteria specific;
Exposure to chemical toxins from food and
Exposure as very young infant to cow's milk, where an element not yet identified what triggers the autoimmune reaction of the body.

Type 1 diabetes is usually recognized in adulthood, usually after the age of 45 years. It was formerly called diabetes Adult mellitus or non insulin-dependent. These names are no longer used because type 2 diabetes occurs in young people, and some people diabetes type 2 need to use insulin.

Type 2 diabetes loss is usually controlled by a system weight, exercise and oral medications. More than half of all people with type 2 diabetes need insulin to control their blood sugar in blood at some point during their illness.

Poor diet (malnutrition related diabetes): poor diet, low protein and fiber, high intake of refined products are the reasons provided for developing diabetes.

Obesity and the distribution of Fat: Excess weight means increased insulin resistance, which is so body fat exceeds 30%, BMI 25 +, grith size 35 inches in women or 40 inches in males.

Diabetes Symptoms

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes because of sugar blood may include:
• Increased thirst
• Increased hunger (especially after eating)
• Dry mouth
• frequent urination
• unusual weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Irritability
• blurred vision

Diabetes Treatment

See a photo of glucagon, which is usually administered in emergency treatment of diabetes when a patient suffers from symptoms hypoglycemia – confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness

If the patient is obese and has had difficulty losing weight on their own Chief, speak to a health professional. He or she can recommend a dietitian or a weight modification program to help the patient achieve a objective.

Eat a coherent, well-balanced diet that is rich in fiber, low in saturated fat and low in concentrated sweets.

When these measures fail to control blood glucose levels, oral medications are used.
If oral medications are still insufficient, treatment with insulin is considered.
Adherence to a diabetic diet is an important aspect of control of hyperglycemia diabetic patients. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has provided guidelines for a diabetic diet.

Diabetes remedies

Bittermelon (Karela) is one of the best options 21. Srivastava Y, Venkatakrishna-H Bhatt, Verma Y, et al. Antidiabetic and adaptogenic properties Momordica charantia extract: An experimental and clinical evaluation. Phyto Res 1993; 7:285-9 .. It may be simply fried with salt and other condiments and can be took 2-3 days. ½ cup karela juice can also be taken.

Take 15 fresh mango leaves and boil them in a glass of water. Keep them overnight. Filter and drink the next morning.

In the treatment of diabetes home remedy, grapefruit is considered the more beneficial. Eat three grapefruits three times in one day.

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Diabetes Testing

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Jun.1,2009

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What test do doctors order for diabetes testing?

Fasting blood sugar
2hr. PPD or non-fasting blood sugar
Hemoglobin A1C


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Insulin Pump

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Apr.28,2009

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When I change the insulin pump tubing, blood sugar goes really high (300). He was 129. How to prevent this?

We seems that every time I change the insulin pump tubing, it is in the range 300. I tested before the change and my blood sugar was 129. Type I diabetes. How can I avoid this?

Make sure the insulin is initiated every way to the end Superior probe (tip that goes into your skin under the skin) I'm watching the end because it PREMIUMS and a few drops out. The only thing I can assume is that some air is in line and you do not receive insulin for some time. Then you have to catch up. So, try manually priming with the piston. Press. Then press the Start button until you see some drops. Works for me. Good luck. The ROCKS pump, is not it. I mine.

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Diabetes Information

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Sep.24,2008

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about information on diabetes and keytones?

tell me about the scale of measuring your keytones when you have diabetes

The presence of ketones in the bloodstream is a common complication of diabetes, which if left untreated can lead to ketoacidosis.

Ketones are an acid remaining when the body burns its own fat. When the body cannot get enough glucose from the blood to use as energy (in the case of type 2 diabetics it may receive very little glucose, in type 1 cases it will receive none), it will begin to burn fat. When the body is burning too much fat, it may cause ketones to become present in the bloodstream.

Sugar is the primary fuel that the body uses for energy. Insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that metabolises blood sugar, is either deficient or non-existent in the blood of diabetes patients. If the body cannot burn sugar, it will burn stored fat, and ketone build up will begin. When ketone levels become too high, the risk of ketoacidosis is raised, and this emergency condition can lead to coma and even death in serious cases.

All people with type 1 diabetes should be tested for ketones, and although type 2 diabetics are less likely to suffer the complications caused by ketones, it is essential to know what the symptoms are, and when you should test. Finding ketones present in your urine is a sign that the management of your disease needs adjusting. Ketone testing should also be a matter of course for pregnant diabetics and women who develop gestational diabetes.

However, it is generally understood that testing should take place when fasting (i.e: when food has not been consumed for eight hours or more) and any of the following occurs:

Blood sugar is on or above 250 mg/dl for two consecutive tests
When any illness occurs (as even the most minor can cause ketones)
If you vomit or suffer from diarrhoea
You suffer from depression or stress
You fall pregnant

The test will not interfere with the management of you diabetes.

The ketone test is simple and involves a dip and read urine test strip. If the colour changes, there are ketones in your urine.

Contact your healthcare team, and explain the situation to them. Should the tests show very small amounts of ketones take the following actions: Drink water every hour, and continue testing every three hours. Do not exercise. If your ketone levels do not fall after two tests contact your healthcare team. If the test shows moderate or high ketone numbers then telephone your doctor at once, and drink water.

If you are suffering from DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) then early signs would be likely to include: stomach pains, nausea and/or vomiting, breathlessness, breath that smells of fruit. In this instance, call your doctor as soon as possible. Ketoacidosis is an extremely severe condition.

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Glucose Meters

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Aug.20,2008

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Glucose meters: I heard there is a meter that can test a persons blood without piercing the skin.Info Please?

My Sweeties Mom is a Diabetic and her sugar has to be tested several times a day. Someone mentioned that there is a meeter out there that will test without piercing the skin. Has anyone heard about this? If so what is the name and does anyone know how accurate it is. Thank you so much. Her fingers are so caloused from testing so much.

There is not one approved by the FDA right now but is in the works. It’s called the Glucoband. It uses a” bio-electromagnetic resonance phenomenon” to measure glucose levels. It’s accuracy is within the governments +/-20%. Also, unlike the other continuous monitoring systems there are no other sensors or expensive batteries to purchase. It’s a one time expense, I’m sure it won’t be cheap! You can read about it here…

http://www.calistomedical.com/eng/?p=glucoband

Some things your mother can do to help with the callusing is to use a new lancet each time she tests and rotate fingers. Use the right sides on one day and the left sides the next. Using a meter that requires small amounts of blood don’t need as deep a puncture so you can use lancets devices that allow you to adjust the setting so that you’re not puncturing deeper than you need to. Also most of the meters these days can be used in alternate places, like the forearm. These work great for times when glucose levels are not rapidly changing, like for a fasting or before a meal reading. She can compare a few alternate test sites with her finger tests to see how close they are. Within 20% is good.


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