http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/diabetes/ Latest NetWellness content for Diabetes en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Wed, 16 May 2012 03:12:05 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/diabetes/ <b>Question</b>: Hi I just wanted a second opinion on which of these drugs would be best for me. I am a 57 year olf tpe 2 diabetic man with normal renal function and a blood pressure of 130/80. I have been recently shown to have reverse nocturnal dipping. Should I be taking Irbesartan or Ramipril? <p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to give you a second opinion. Best wishes. <p><a href="http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/help/aaeanswers. . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83698.htm NetWellness Staff . Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83698.htm <b>Question</b>: My girlfriend is 59. She has high sugar, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Her doctor told her that&nbsp;her pancreas has stoped working.&nbsp;I am confused because&nbsp;I can`t figure out what type she is. Metforman and two types of insulin work to get her sugar down to 140 150 but it goes . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your girlfriend's symptoms. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Robert Cohen MD, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83305.htm Robert Cohen MD Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:09:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83305.htm <b>Question</b>: My non-compliant husband with uncontrolled diabetes refues to see the doctor for crystels/foam/cludy urine, alcoho breath.&nbsp; Also he is a heart patient, has kidney damagem and is a heavy smoker.&nbsp; How much longer to live? &nbsp;He is in denial.&nbsp; He does take few meds, but thinks that is . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Although it is difficult to really predict, studies have shown that on average men with diabetes live 7 years less than men without diabetes. Your husband has several risk factors which can shorten his life: known heart disease, kidney damage, and smoking. All of these can lead to an early death. Hi . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: W. Miser MD, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83272.htm W. Miser MD Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:09:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83272.htm <b>Question</b>: 15 year old active healthy teen girl, no medications, daily multi vitamin. When her activity levels increase - varsity high school sports - she gets shaky unable to stand, trembling, blurred vision, cold, disoriented and confused. Test have shown not diabetes, no insulinoma, insulin and glucogen lev . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Hypoglycemia can indeed be precipitated by or made worse by physical activity.&nbsp; I certainly agree that a pediatric endocrinologist would be the proper consultant in this situation.&nbsp; If you don't have access to a pediatric endocrinologist, then an endocrinologist for adults would also be re . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Robert Cohen MD, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83250.htm Robert Cohen MD Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:08:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83250.htm <b>Question</b>: My mother-in-law is only 73 but has been told by a vascular surgeon that because her health is so compromised by diabetes, no surgery can be performed safely to correct the apparent complete lack of circulation in her feet. She has been told that she has &quot;no pulses&quot; in her feet and that as . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Exercise and medications are the only other ways to improve circulation in the feet and legs if surgery is not an option. Additionally it is recommend that daily foot inspections be performed in order to prevent any wounds or ulcers that could result in an increased risk of amputation as well as kee . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Jeffrey Robbins DPM, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82990.htm Jeffrey Robbins DPM Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:07:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82990.htm <b>Question</b>: I have been receiving copious amounts of steroids and pain releif for a severe case of shingles across the top of my head and in my eye. Now, my doctor says I have type 2 diabetes and put me on Lantus, 26 units. I have just started this medication. My question is this, I wake up with blood sugars in . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p>Lantus insulin is what is sometimes called 'background insulin' because it acts like the constant, even amount of insulin that the body normally would make if it were not for diabetes. Lantus is typically given in the evening or in the morning (such as you now receive). Lantus, because it has no . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Margaret Doyle RD, LD, CDE, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82938.htm Margaret Doyle RD, LD, CDE Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82938.htm <b>Question</b>: I am 58 years old and diagnosed 2 months ago with Type 2 diabetes. How many years, if any, will this diagnosis shorten my life? <p><b>Answer</b>: Although individuals with diabetes are living longer today than in the past, recent studies suggest that a 50 year-old person with diabetes has a shortened life of 8.5 years compared to those who do not have diabetes; if he or she is diagnosed at age 60 years, the shortened life is 5.4 years. Of cou . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: W. Miser MD, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82880.htm W. Miser MD Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82880.htm <b>Question</b>: I had a blood test done for various items due to being diabetic. One item jumped out at me &quot;r-GT&quot; the year before it was 45 now it 930. I don`t know what this is related too. I live in Korea so communication is a problem most times. I asked but was told &quot;you have an increase in white . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: I can't tell what the test is from the information provided.&nbsp; In general, the proper thing to do is to ask your health care provider who can not only answer what the test is but also put it in the context of your own health "big picture." <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Robert Cohen MD, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82790.htm Robert Cohen MD Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82790.htm <b>Question</b>: I am diabetic and recently I`ve been having issues with my foot. I`ve noticed it`s mostly skin related. I have hard white blisters on my foot...and I seem to have a fungal infection between my toes, I tried Lamisil (its been 3 days) but haven`t seen any results. Should I be overly concerned and seek . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Whenever a patient with diabetes has foot related problems that involve infections or blisters there is cause for concern. This is especially true if a home therapies fail to relieve the symptoms. I would strongly recommend you seek the help of a foot care specialist as soon as possible. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Jeffrey Robbins DPM, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82775.htm Jeffrey Robbins DPM Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82775.htm <b>Question</b>: My Husband has Diabetes Type 2 and he checked his sugar this morning and it was 250. He`s has eaten some eggs and peanut butter afterwards checking the sugar. He works out 3 times a week and has started on a diet. What certain foods will be good for decreasing the sugar and what else will be good fo . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p>It is good that your husband is interested in managing his diabetes! And diet, weight control and exercise are all important ways to help control blood sugars. People with diabetes, just like the population in general, need to eat a healthy diet including a variety of whole grains, fresh fruits a . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Margaret Doyle RD, LD, CDE, Diabetes http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81676.htm Margaret Doyle RD, LD, CDE Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81676.htm