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If my mother has diabetes am I guaranteed to have it later in life?
The risk for TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS in siblings of patients is 15-fold higher than the risk in the general population. The pattern of inheritance is complex, and the development READ MORE
The risk for TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS in siblings of patients is 15-fold higher than the risk in the general population. The pattern of inheritance is complex, and the development of disease is thought to be determined by an interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. Concordance rates for T1D in monozygous twins with long-term follow-up is found in non-twin siblings. Among first-degree relatives, siblings are at a higher risk (5%–10% risk by age 20) than offspring; offspring of diabetic fathers are at a higher risk (approximately 12%) than offspring of diabetic mothers (approximately 6%).
How many grams of sugar should a child with type 2 diabetes have?
None, zero, nada.
At what age are children diagnosed with diabetes?
Children can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus as young as 6 months-old. The youngest patient that I have with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 6 years-old.
Does your emotions affect your blood sugar?
Yes, they may alter your blood sugar
How does hyperthyroidism affect an adult?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroidism
What are the warning signs my son's blood sugars are too low?
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/medication-management/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia
How does the pituitary gland affect a child's growth?
Growth hormone is produce by the pituitary gland. Any medical condition that affects the function of the pituitary gland will affect his growth
How do you know if a child's blood sugar is low?
Check his blood sugar with a glucose meter
What causes high blood sugar in young children?
The most common reason is diabetes mellitus, but depending on the age sometimes physiological stress (infections) may cause high blood sugars.
Do pituitary tumors spread to other parts of the body?
They usually don't. But it depends on the type of the tumor, please talk with your endocrinologist.
Height and weight correlation?
Hello,
If you are 18 years old, most likely your growth plates are already fused. That means that you won't grow taller; however you can do a "bone age X-ray" which is a X-ray READ MORE
Hello,
If you are 18 years old, most likely your growth plates are already fused. That means that you won't grow taller; however you can do a "bone age X-ray" which is a X-ray of your left hand to see if there are open growth plates. Usually, girls stop growth 2-3 years after the menarche (first menstrual period).
If you are 18 years old, most likely your growth plates are already fused. That means that you won't grow taller; however you can do a "bone age X-ray" which is a X-ray of your left hand to see if there are open growth plates. Usually, girls stop growth 2-3 years after the menarche (first menstrual period).
Can a diabetic eat fast food?
Fast food is NOT healthy due to high content of simple carbohydrates.
Why do you need a mask for radiotherapy?
That is a great question. The best doctor to answer it is her oncologist
How do you feel when your sugar is high?
You may feel: Increased thirst and/or hunger. Frequent urination. Sugar in your urine. Headache. Blurred vision. Fatigue. However you could be asymptomatic, that is the real danger. READ MORE
You may feel:
Increased thirst and/or hunger.
Frequent urination.
Sugar in your urine.
Headache.
Blurred vision.
Fatigue.
However you could be asymptomatic, that is the real danger.
Increased thirst and/or hunger.
Frequent urination.
Sugar in your urine.
Headache.
Blurred vision.
Fatigue.
However you could be asymptomatic, that is the real danger.
Does caffeine affect blood sugar?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/expert-answers/blood-sugar/faq-20057941#:~:text=Advertisement&text=Some%20studies%20suggest%20that%20drinking,or%20lower%20blood%20sugar%20levels. READ MORE
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/expert-answers/blood-sugar/faq-20057941#:~:text=Advertisement&text=Some%20studies%20suggest%20that%20drinking,or%20lower%20blood%20sugar%20levels.
How young can a child get diabetes?
It depends. Type 1 diabetes mellitus can affect kids as young as 1 year old. On the other hand, Type 2 diabetes mellitus used to be associated with weight gain during adolescence, READ MORE
It depends. Type 1 diabetes mellitus can affect kids as young as 1 year old. On the other hand, Type 2 diabetes mellitus used to be associated with weight gain during adolescence, but lately has become more prevalent in overweight kids as young as 8 years old.
What can cause growth disorders in children?
There are several medical conditions that can affect his growth, for example growth hormone deficiency, anemia, renal tubular acidosis, hypocalcemia, vitamin d deficiency, hypothyroidism, READ MORE
There are several medical conditions that can affect his growth, for example growth hormone deficiency, anemia, renal tubular acidosis, hypocalcemia, vitamin d deficiency, hypothyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, celiac disease, crohn's disease, etc. Please take him to a pediatric endocrinologist to be correctly evaluated.
How long does it take to go from prediabetes to diabetes?
He does NOT need to progress to diabetes if he changes his diet and physical activity. It depends purely on his life-style habits.
Can you eat sugar if you have type 2 diabetes?
No, if you eat sugar will increase your blood sugar and make your diabetes more difficult to control. Avoid as much as possible sweets and sugar-containing drinks as well.
Will insulin be difficult to get during the coronavirus?
As today Insulin manufactures have told that insulin supply will be okay for the next months
