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Ask an Expert FAQs - Your Diabetes Questions Answered [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
I've been diabetic for about 15 years. Was diet controlled, the oral, now on Lantus, Avandia, Symlin and Humalog. Is it possible for a Type 2 diabetic to become a Type 1. I've been told yes, and no. Thanks.
I had Gestational diabetes with my 3rd child (girl) just did the diet and it was under control. My question is, can my child be prone to get diabetes. She is not 4, and has been having UTI every month for the last 6 months. Right now we are just waiting for another to happen, but I was thinking could diabetes have anything to do with it? I heard being thirsty is a sign, and she drinks all the time. Should I be concerned and bring this up with my pediatrician?
I get blurred vision, nauseated, and then the shakes. I will have already eatten a small breakfast but this still happens, I have not been to the doctor and been tested for diabetes but it runs in my family. Are these signs of a diabetic, if so, which one...high or low? should i be tested by doctor?
About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr. About 11 years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid disease. I am also borderline hypoglycemic. I am allergic to dairy, but I regularly eat soy yogurt and drink soy milk. I exercise regularly and I eat fairly healthy. How much of a risk is it for me to develop diabetes?
We know of a little girl who has both types of diabetes. How common is this and should we be concerned that our 10 yr. old son could also get type 2 diabetes in addition to his type 1 diabetes? mrsrockinrev
I have not been diagnosed with Gestational diabetes but my nurse practitioner is referring to my baby as a large gestational. If I do have this type of diabetes does the baby have or going to develop diabetes or any other problems?
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my third pregnancy. My daughter is almost 3 years old and her blood sugar levels are running high, my question is can a child who was born to a mother with gestational diabetes develope type 1 diabetes because the mother had gestational diabetes? I am now a diabetic, and there is a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Can type 1 diabetes be passed on from father to unborn child?
My sister-In-Law is pregnant with her first child. She is 12 weeks pregnant and has rececntly had her first prenantal check up. Her labs showed a high fasting blood glucose reading of 195. Is this gestational diabetes or diabetes type I ? Her doctor has ordered a GGT to be done soon. Also, she has fibromyalgia, and possibly Lupus. Could this be related to diabetes? Thanks for your info. Sincerely, Sandy
our grandson's legs from his knees down to his feet turn red when he stands up for about 2 minutes and doesn't clear up till he sits down and puts his legs up. was wondering if he has a serious problem with clogged arteries or if he might have diabetes? we are trying to get his dad to get him an appointment to have his glucose tested as soon as he returns home. he is visiting with us. thank you. cosnoird
I am in a relationship with someone who has type 1 diabetes, he uses a insulin pump. I care about him very much and want to know what I should know about his disease. I want to be prepared if anything happens. Also, should I worry about anything when we are drinking alcohol?
I had Gestational Diabetes with my third child. What are my risk of becoming a diabetic and is he at risk? Ali in MO
Can having pancreatitis several times cause diabetes?
My child was diagnosed with diabetes, which he has fast glucose reading was 131. His age is 8 years old. I just want to clarify whether it is type 1 or type 2. How can type 2 lead to type1. We are confused, please help us.
For the 3 or 4 weeks my 2 year old has been waking up soaking wet. He is not potty trained yet. All he wants to do all day is drink milk, plus we have a hard time getting him to eat. I found out in Feb. of this year that I have type 2, I have it under control with meds. But I am just wondering if my little boy should be tested.
Could the flu shot trigger type 1?
Could a very serious car accident bring on enough stress to push Type 2 to Type 1?:
I am a type 1 diabetic and just gave birth to my daughter who has the gene for diabetes (We ran a complete blood test after she was born). I have read that some formulas that use cow milk are more likely to eventually cause diabetes in children with the gene and wanted to know if you could recommend a formula that may not have the cow milk issues, but still offered the nutrients needed for my daughter.
I have a young teenage son who is extremely overweight, and I am afraid he will become a diabetic. Where can I get help for him
Diagnosed Gestational with third child. After delivery, now type 1 Diabetic. No family history and health good previous to this pregnancy. Analyze.
How can someone with pre-diabetes prevent the onset of diabetes if that person is thin.
Does the pancreas function at all in a type 1 diabetic?
I was diagnosed with type 1 in June 2008. I have been on olanzapine for 5 years. Is there any correlation between the olanzapine and diabetes?
How common is it to go from type2 to type1?
Are electric blankets bad for pre diabetics and diabetics? Why, if so?
Can you develop diabetes after heart surgery?
I'm diabetic. My dr. put me on insulin but somedays I dont even need to take it. Type 1 runs heavily in my fam. Could I be on my way to type 1?
Have you heard of the drug Chantix causing Diabetes?
Had kidney transplant in 06. I was put on myfortic that caused diabetes. Would switching to another anti rejection without this side effect help me?
Can extreme stress or a severe bout of clinical depression bring on type 1 diabetes coupled with a genetic predisposition for it.
What is the difference between a cancer of the pancreas and diabetes? If you can live off of insulin, do you need a pancreas? I am so confused now.
Is type 1 hereditary?
I had a whipple surgery 2 years ago and developed Diabetes from the removal of part of my pancrease. Will I ever "grow" out of DIabetes or ..
I am curious if anyone knows the reason people get insulin-dependent, type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed at age 43 with no family history of diabetes.
i found out that i am insulin resistant. What medicine is best for that? My doctor ordered one but they no longer make it .
I'm so confused, how is it determined rather your type 1 Or 2-my doctor say's I'm type 1, I'm still struggling with it?
How long does it normally take for pancreas to stop working at the very early stage of Type 1 diabetes?
My husband has been diagonised with diabetes. Need to know how to prepare food for him.
Could accute broncitus have helped cause me to be diabetic?
My girlfriend asked me about having children. She is not diabetic,I am type 2 adult on-set. Should I be worried about my future children inheriting?
Is it possible to progress from being a type 2 diabetic to being a type 1 diabetic?
Thank you for the advice you have given me in the past. My new question is: Is there a connection between Diabetes and Prednisone?
I had 85% of my pancreas removed due to cancer. It is functioning somewhat now. What are the chances of becoming type 1 diabetic over time?
Is it possible to have both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Is it possible that long term over use of evening primrose oil could cause diabetes?
So, Why I have diabetes type 1?
Does having passed sugar in my urine during my entire pregnancy have anything to do with my son developing Type 1?
i was wondering is stress one of the reasons people get diabetes?
Does type 2 diabetes turn into type 1 diabetes?
Hi, I have hypoglycemia, and I try to follow the diet the doctor gave me but I would like to know if I can develop diabetes in the future. Thanks
T1 diabetics need to take insulin because their pancreas no longer makes it, T2 gets to point where their panceas no longer produces insulin so:

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