Is type 2 diabetes life threatening

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994817 tn?1249738278 I also completely forgot to mention something that is probably the most important thing I should have said. Sometimes it is difficult for me to stand or sit up without a back rest. Also, I have lots of trouble eating. I have lost a lot of weight these past two months. I have no appetite and I do not crave sugar lately; even though I love sweets.
Avatar f tn It is probably not life threatening; these symptoms are pretty common. I would try taking a medicine like gas-x to reduce the bloating. I would also make an appointment to see your doctor and talk about getting a colonoscopy. Have you been feeling constipated?
Avatar m tn i was diagnosed Diabetes type 2 in december 2010..I want to know that if someone is diabetic,how much he will live ???
Avatar n tn Btw, just fyi you are posting in the type 1 forum, not the type 2 forum. I'm so sorry, mamarou, and unfortunately don't have any suggestions. Denial is a very powerful thing and people use all their "logic" to maintain it. All you can do is tell him how much his behavior hurts and scares you. He will probably see any efforts to change his thinking as "nagging or overreacting". He is the one that needs to make the decision to change.
Avatar m tn One can typically prevent type 2 diabetes by lifestyle choices of proper weight, exercise and eating habits. This is considered non insulin diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, blood sugar is too high. The body doesn't make insulin well anymore or use it well. It's usually slow developing and can be reversed. I hope this answers your question. Please let us know if you would like any more information!
Avatar n tn My fiance has type 1 diabetes. He takes pretty good care of himself. He is almost fanatical about checking his blood sugar. On his one touch ultra some times it says something about keytones. So my question is.. What are Keytones and how are you supposed to test for them.
Avatar f tn Without BG test there is no way to tell if its diabetes or something life threatening now. (diabetes is life threatening too but not as fast as a hart problem). With a palpitations. and floppy hart.
499368 tn?1209989544 Many people go through life iwth minor leakage and mitral valve prolapse. Its not life threatening, and diabetes is a separate issue.
Avatar n tn Hi Doctor, recently about 1 and half years diagnosed with type 1and a half diabetes and now on a pump. I went from hashimotos to lupus to diabetes to vitiligo. I'm getting episodes of low blood pressure 84/54 with foggy head/lightheaded as well. blood sugers are ok at this time but recently had a bad flu with 101 fever. always am dehydrated though I drink 6-8 bottles of water daily. What to do when these episodes happen???? Is there a specific test I should have done????
Avatar n tn Some people are able to control Type 2 diabetes with losing and maintaining healthy weight, lowering carb intake and regular exercise. Some are not, and need medication. It is impossible to answer your question because every diabetic is different and it would depend on how high your numbers were to begin with and what you ate and did. Serious consequences (complications) from diabetes don't occur in 24 hours, they occur over time spent at high numbers.
Avatar m tn This is a sign of Ketoacidosis, which may occur in diabetes. It is a potentially life-threatening condition. For type I diabetes your husband may not be injecting enough insulin before bedtime. I would suggest follow up testing by his PCP is in order to determine whether his insulin dose needs adjustment. For an explanation of Ketoacidosis go to this link http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/ketoacidosis.
Avatar n tn As you can see the mg/dl number is life threatening where the mmol/l is considered out of control glucose management - his medication needs adjustment. In either case your husband needs to see a doctor ASAP for an thorough evaluation.
Avatar m tn You may wish to ask your Dr if he will test you for type 1 diabetes, which you may possibly have given your age and how high your sugars were. If it is type 1 diabetes, you will need to continue taking insulin rather than oral meds. Please learn as much as you can about diabetes. It is managed through diet, exercise and medications (insulin and/or oral). You will need to monitor your blood sugar frequently to see how your medications are working too.
Avatar m tn Hello and welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question although we are sorry you have a family member recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Please know that this can be managed. Your loved one should work with their doctor closely and perhaps a diabetes nurse educator that the doctor recommends. Here is some helpful information on managing type one diabetes. https://www.mayoclinic.
Avatar m tn I wonder Is IT life-threatening on the long run? as I read that it causes bradycardia which may lead to insuffecient oxygen demand to my organs! I lost my consciousness ONCE last year and I was injured in my mouth! That was before a serious car accident. I was safe after that accident. Then this year I started having chest pain which made me checking my heart through ECG. I read also that RBBB is less serious than LBBB.
Avatar m tn Hi and welcome to our little MS community, "Multiple Sclerosis FAQs: MS is neither contagious nor fatal. People with MS have a life expectancy that is not really any different from the general population. The leading causes of death in the MS community are heart disease, cancer, and stroke. MS tends to affect quality of life, not quantity of life....http://www.msfocus.org/multiple-sclerosis-faqs.
Avatar m tn ESWL can be done in two days consecutively but it can cause subcapsular and the retroperitoneal haematomas. One case was reported, in whom a life-threatening retro-peritoneal haematoma appeared when half an hour after ESWL, an intravenous anticoagulation was started due to an acute myocardial infarction. In another case, acute renal failure resulted after ESWL. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar f tn For this reason Type 1 is considered more serious but both are treatable and controlable so that the person may live a relatively or almost completely normal life. It is always possible to go from Type 2 diabtes to Type 1 Diabetes but never the reverse. Many times a Type 2 Diabetic will be treated as a Type 1 (on the same medications etc) but will not actually BE a Type 1. Reason being the treatments for a Type 1 are also effective on a Type 2 if that severity of treatment is needed.
Avatar m tn 2 to 3 weeks of vomiting is life threatening she can die of dehydration she need to see an MD or the ER (emergency room).
Avatar f tn I am concerned because my soon to be 3 yr old daughter has many issues that point directly at type 1 diabetes. It is a hereditary problem the stems from both sides of her genetics. She is constantly wanting her drinks and urinates ALOT. Also she has had body odor under her arms and even though its been around 90 degrees she complains of being cold. And worse of all she basically got kicked out of her daycare facility due to bad behavior. (crazy!
Avatar n tn First of all Type 2 diabetes does run in the family. I had gestational diabetes in two of my pregnancies. Lately but not everysingle day however more often now I am continuously feeling nausiated, at times a headache or mild diziness with it. At times I go to the toilet feeling as if I am going to vomit (but I dont). I am absolutely not pregnant (I had a tubal ligation). there are times when I get shaky or irritable or feel a head rush without food. I am 5'4" inches tall.
Avatar m tn My feelings are that diabetes is a life-threatening problem, and the answer is to push people into following the instructions of a physician, and enroll in a carefully supervised program. If there are specific suggestions or studies that are rational and documented then that is all well and good, but "magic cures" and off-ball cures delay treatment, and that endangers people's lives.
Avatar n tn I know I am insulin dependent because I cannot take my pump off except for the rare few minutes or so without my sugar sky rocketing. Now would u still call this Type 2 Diabetes or Type 1? Hearing the words Juvenile Diabetes associated with Type 1 throws me off obviously because I was not diagnosed as a juvenile. But also the words Insulin Dependent are associated with the Type 1. So I DO fit into that category.
Avatar n tn I'm confused. I have seen several postings with two digit type numbers that are not A1Cs, but self-test numbers. What is this "looks like a pen diagnostic machine" ? Is it something different that a regular glucose meter?