Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (MEL-ih-tus), often referred to as diabetes, is characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that result from the body’s inability to produce enough insulin and/or effectively utilize the insulin. Diabetes is a serious, life-long condition and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism (the body's way of digesting food and converting it into energy). There are three forms of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that accounts for five- to 10-percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes may account for 90- to 95-percent of all diagnosed cases. The third type of diabetes occurs in pregnancy and is referred to as gestational diabetes. Left untreated, gestational diabetes can cause health issues for pregnant women and their babies. People with diabetes can take preventive steps to control this disease and decrease the risk of further complications.
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It is known that people with diabetes typically have elevated levels of fatty particles in their blood known as triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides are considered to be one of the reasons that people with diabetes have an increased risk for heart... Full Answer
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- Q Which professionals make up a diabetes healthcare team?
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A health care team is made up of a group of health care professionals who helps patients manage diabetes. This team may include a physician, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, registered nurse, pharmacist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist,... Full Answer
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- Q Can glucose balance supplements increase weight loss?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyThe gymnema in glucose balance supplements has been known to assist in weight loss. The reason is that gymnema decreases sweet cravings, which may be effective in discouraging the consumption of sweets while dieting. So while glucose balance... Full Answer
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- Q What are glucose control nutritional drinks?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyGlucose control nutritional drinks are designed to help those with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar (blood glucose) levels controlled. They are part of a healthy meal plan that those with type 2 diabetes should follow, and should be... Full Answer
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- Q When should a diabetes patient contact his or her healthcare team?
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Thank you for this excellent question. First of all, I hope you have enough confidence in your health care team to feel free to ask any questions you need answered about the disease of diabetes. Keep a log of your blood sugars. If your blood... Full Answer
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- Q How does my healthcare provider diagnose diabetes?
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Although your health care provider may suspect that you have diabetes because of your symptoms, the only sure way to tell is with blood tests. Blood tests are used to diagnose both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes. The... Full Answer
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- Q What is juvenile diabetes?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyJuvenile diabetes is another name for type 1 diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes make very little or no insulin. Watch the video to learn more about type 1 diabetes. Full Answer
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- Q What is a pumpkin dessert recipe for people with diabetes?
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This recipe has all the flavor of pumpkin pie -- without all the carbs and added sugar. This low-carb creamy custard uses sugar-free maple syrup for sweetness and comes in a cup instead of a slice.Pumpkin Spice CustardIngredientscooking spray2 cups... Full Answer
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- Q Do type 1 and type 2 diabetes occur at the same age?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyPeople with type 1 diabetes are usually younger than those with type 2 diabetes. Watch the video to learn more about type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Full Answer
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- Q What percentage of people with diabetes can’t make insulin?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAbout 5% to 10% of all those with diabetes have type 1, which means they make little or no insulin. Watch the video to learn more about insulin and diabetes. Full Answer
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