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Avatar n tn After 20 years almost all people with type 1 diabetes have some retinopathy. Diabetes effects the very smallest blood vessels in the body (capillaries) and many types of retinopathy are accompanied by larges areas of "capillary wipeout".
Avatar f tn There doesn't appear to be anything constructive here. If you want to know specifics, fine. But, to harangue me about your choice to be offended won't produce a positive response from me.
Avatar m tn The difference is massive. I am a registered nurse, I worked for over 10 years in a teaching hospital. Residents and fellows do need to learn but surgery for pelvic organ prolapse is very complicated with a very high risk of complications if not done correctly. Instead of a doctor who has done hundreds of surgeries you would have someone learning do your surgery.
Avatar f tn I am 32 weks pregnant and have just been diagnosed as having gestational diabetes. I am having a difficult time understanding why I have this. I am 29 years old, this is my 3rd pregnancy and I did not develop this condition with the first 2 pregnancies. I was, however in my early twenties with the first 2. Before pregnancy I was at a very healthy weight at 135 and I am 5' 7" and I worked out 3-4 times a week. Since becoming pregnant I am only at the gym 1-2 times a week.
Avatar n tn I have had type 1 diabetes for 38 years (I'm 48) with only eye complications (cataracts and minimal hemorrhaging - sight is 20/20 corrected). However, over the past year, I've had pain / stiffness in my left shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle..and it's getting worse, impacting everything I do. The pain worsens only AFTER I've done a simple activity including walking down the hall, typing on the computer, or lying flat.
Avatar n tn I have had diabetes for 7 years and recently worked with the diabetes educator at one of my local hospitals as a high school intern. We did a lot of teaching about diabetic socks. Diabetic socks are not a scam. People with diabetes are supposed to wear cotton socks so that the socks breathe. Also diabetic socks are supposed to help with keeping good circulation to the feet. Since people with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet.
2009318 tn?1328025437 I have been diabetic since age 8 and now i am 29 years old and finnally got my diabetes under control enough to get prenant. I am now 21 weeks along and the doc says me and the baby are healthy but I still have high blood sugars for time to time. I worry that I could be damaging the baby. When I have these high blood sugars of 300 or more i can feel the baby kick and move is that a good or bad thing?
686681 tn?1227305438 Your bio states Arlington, TX so this would be the nearest teaching hospital in your area. Teaching hospitals are where the experts teach and practice medicine including leading specialist in spinal therapy and pain management. Yes, I'm aware of spinal issues and pain management and my reason to refer you to Baylor, and not some homeopathic remedy such as acupuncture. Acupuncture will not resolve nerve pain issues caused by skeletal problems, period.
1895873 tn?1321323482 m sure caused by years of Alcoholism. He also has Hep C, Diabetes, Neuropathy, High Blood Pressure. He has a lot of trouble sleeping because of the pain caused by the Neuropathy. .05 mg xanax usually helps him sleep, although now I am not sure if he should have it because of the Liver problems. He was diagnosed with the Cirrhosis in the Emergency room and we haven't been able to get a doctor's appt. yet because of no health insurance.
Avatar f tn 6 is under even the pre-diabetes level (starting at 5.7). The A1C is the standard for diagnosis of pre-diabetes and diabetes. So what I see in these numbers and the ones you report at home is that something is happening for sure but a diagnosis of full diabetes (rather than pre-diabetes) might be premature. If you have pre-diabetes you might want to start by trying to control it with reduction of carbs, exercise and weight loss if needed.
603046 tn?1279159413 I am a 73 yrs old male, 5'6", 170 lbs. My father and mother (both decease) had age on set Type II diabetes. While in the military for 21 years I've always had "borderline" glucos reading. After quitting smoking, I gained weight and my blood sugar went up to around 200. After retirement from my civilian job in 2003, my docotr placed me on low dosage Avandia. That brought my blood sugar reading down.
Avatar m tn First and foremost your father needs to control and manage his diabetes to prevent diabetes side effects. You don't mention what this is, or what his levels are, so I cannot provide suggestions. However, I dislike doctors who dispense drugs like candy instead of finding the cause and cure of the health issue/concern. All drugs have side effects, some nastier than others. I wouldn't be surprised that your father is taking medication to counteract the side effects of a previous drug/s.
Avatar m tn s and now am taking the pills x-2 a day and 25 units of lantus just to stay in the 150 range. what affect does cidex have on diabetes?
Avatar f tn Family history of arthritis, juvenile arthritis, thyroid, diabetes and heart issues…but her symptoms swing in every direction. It seems she may have one test result item that points to one direction, but another will pull it away, while nothing is ever a glaring problem, so finding a solution has been extremely taxing…What are we missing??
Avatar f tn Do also contact the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org, click on the Online Diabetes Support Team link, and send them your question. They have a staff member who handles all questions relating to lack of insurance and he has a wealth of information. This person will be in contact with you if you send them your question.
Avatar f tn Double vision and pain in the eye are another matter. This is due to a cranial nerve palsy, often secondary to diabetes, but sometimes due to other more serious causes. This kind of pain is not usually relieved by medications, unfortunately. Be wary of taking too much acetaminophen. I have my suspicions regarding the etiology, but I am hesitant to post them. Don't take no for an answer. Try a teaching hospital. At the very least I would suggest an MRA or a CT scan of the chest area.
539156 tn?1281818356 Obviously, she is trying to rule out diabetes even though I have absolutely no symptoms other than peripheral neuropathy. Has anyone EVER heard of anyone who had numbness as the only symptom of their diabetes? No thirst, etc. I have been in such a habit of ignoring things and have issues about complaining too much, but now that I know more, I am noticing pains, including the "girdle" that I just ignored in the past because it is relatively mild.
Avatar f tn I would suggest a teaching hospital. You have an unusual "package" of symptoms. At teaching hospitals a senior physician shows up with a half dozen or so tadpoles and your case becomes a "group" project. The diagnosis becomes part of the teaching process. You have an extremely interesting set of symptoms, sure to provoke interest.
Avatar n tn Sorry to say but teaching a child that diabetes is a long term disease is a difficult task. A friend of mine has her son of 7 years old with diabetes on an insulin pump. It is a constant battle to keep him up to speed on every thing he has to do. But by the parent helping to monitor with the child helps to keep him from any false reports. i understand how difficult this must be to a child as many adults don't adjust well.
Avatar n tn Overall, I recommend she should probably be at a major referral hospital or university teaching hospital since this is a complex case. Michael Kutryb, MD Kutryb Eye Institute Titusville, FL 321-267-2020 www.kutrybeye.