Diabetes Complications
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- Q When does glucose spilling (glucosuria) occur?
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When the level of glucose in the blood exceeds a certain point, the kidneys will move excess glucose into the urine. This “glucose spilling” or glucose in the urine is called glucosuria or glycosuria. The exact number when this occurs... Full Answer
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- Q I have diabetes, why do I feel full or nauseous before I finish a meal?
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You may have a complication of diabetes causing your symptoms of becoming full while eating that is called "diabetic gastroparesis." It means that the stomach empties very slowly. It is caused by damage to the nerves that control the pace at which food... Full Answer
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- Q Why are women with diabetes pre-disposed to recurrent yeast infections?
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The increased glucose (sugar) in your body is the perfect fuel to encourage the growth of yeast. Full Answer
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- Q How does diabetes affect bone health?
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People who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes are prone to weaker bones. "In people with type 1 diabetes, the quality of the bone they make isn't as good, and there is more bone breakdown," says Diane Schneider, MD, a geriatrician and the... Full Answer
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- Q Can my diabetes cause diarrhea?
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Yes. Frequent diarrhea occurs in 5–20% of people with long-standing diabetes. The possible causes include fewer digestive enzymes being released from the pancreas, overuse of magnesium-containing antacids, or too many bacteria in the upper part of... Full Answer
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- Q What is best treatment for pain in feet from diabetes?
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Some treatments for foot pain caused by diabetes are: Control of diabetes through diet, exercise, and meds (including blood pressure and weight) Fairly regular foot checks and annual podiatry exams Medications like gabapentin and pregalbin Full Answer
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- Q Can drinking alcohol affect a diabetic's feet?
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Yes. Excessive alcohol can cause nutritional deficiencies and alcohol toxicity. These in turn can cause poor nutrition leading to poor wound healing and problems with the nerves (neuropathy). When the sensory nerves in the foot stop working, the... Full Answer
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- Q Has diabetes been linked to the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal MedicineChronic inflammation is linked to a variety of chronic diseases besides diabetes. A recent study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that those with prediabetes as well as diabetes have a 70 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s... Full Answer
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- Q Does diabetes lead to kidney disease?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMany people with diabetes do not have any kidney problems. If you have diabetes, the best way to keep your kidneys healthy is to lower your blood sugar levels -- getting these levels down to normal or as close to normal as possible -- and... Full Answer
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- Q Does diabetes put me at risk for developing thyroid problems?
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Perhaps, the thyroid gland in your neck secretes thyroid hormone. Low levels of thyroid hormone (thyroid failure) are common in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Thyroid hormone gives you energy and helps maintain other organ systems in your body. We... Full Answer
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