Q: Discuss the patient’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. How would you diagnosis a child with this?
Case Study #1: Diabetes

Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a 4th grade student at Hendricks Elementary School. Prior to her diagnosis, Hannah was very involved in sports and played on the girls volleyball team. Her mother is concerned about how the diagnosis will affect Hannah.

1. Discuss the patient’s diagnosis. Include a definition of the actual disease or condition.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus once known as “juvenile onset” diabetes or “insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus,” is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism caused by inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas or faulty use of insulin by the cells. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.

2. Identify the factors which could have caused or lead to the particular disease or condition.

3. Describe the signs and symptoms which are associated with the disease or condition.

4. Discuss the diagnostic testing that is usually performed in order to formally diagnose the particular disease or condition.

5. Identify the appropriate treatment (including therapies, medications, etc) which the patient may be prescribed for his/her particular diagnosis.

6. Discuss potential barriers to therapy which the patient may experience due to their unique situation.

7. Discuss alternative treatments which may also benefit the patient.

8. Describe the typical prognosis for a patient with the disease or condition.

9. Identify patient teaching which would benefit the patient in your case study.

I have to do a paper for school and looking for a good website to answer these question.

A: WWW.diabetes.org is the official website for the American Diabetes Assoc.

Q: What is type 3 diabetes? Pl mention your references (sources of information).?
The term “type 1 diabetes” has universally replaced several former terms, including childhood-onset diabetes, juvenile diabetes, and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Likewise, the term “type 2 diabetes” has replaced several former terms, including adult-onset diabetes, obesity-related diabetes, and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
What is type 3 diabetes? Pl mention your references (sources of information).

A: GESTATIONAL diabetes, insulin-resistant type 1 diabetes (or “double diabetes”).

Q: if a 16 year old boy has diabetes ,is on insulin,is allergic to penicillin got cellulitis which drug to give ?
a 16 year old boy has juvenile diabetes mellitus and he is on human insulin 70/30 10 IU BID dose .he is allergic to penicillin. he got cellulitis so, which antibiotics can be given to him? can ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID for 10 days plus clinda mycin 150 mg caps every 6 hours for 10 day a good choice or some other antibiotics to be given .can cipro. be good for 16 years old?

A: …. You’re asking people on the internet what type of medication to give a 16 year old boy who has multiple medical problems?

Wow. The wonders never cease.

Q: A normal insulin level and absence of autoantibodies to islet cells in someone with chronic glucosurea is…?
symptomatic of?

a) Juvenile diabetes mellitus
b) Type I diabetes mellitus
c) Diabetes insipidus
d) Type II diabetes mellitus
e) None of the above

I’m pretty sure it’s NOT A, B, or C.

A: D is the correct answer.

Q: information (thesis) required?
i want some information/thesis on the following topics
- the role of trace elements in juvenile diabetes mellitus
- chromium and other minerals in diabetes mellitus
- micronutrient status in diabetes mellitus

A: Zinc is a constituent of all commercially available Insulins.Naturally occuring Insulin also contains small quantities of Zinc in it. Chromium is a constituent of Glucose tolerance factor of lower animals.Absolute Chromium deficiency caused by prolonged parenteral nutrition causes Impaired glucose tolerance that is corrected by abministration of Chromium in picograms called Chromium picolinate..All juvenile diabetics show mineral deficiencies including Iron. Increasing ingestion of tinned,canned ,fast and pickled foods is causing diabetes and these foods lack micronutrients.

Q: Does milk really suck? Or is it nutritional?
We are the only mammals besides cats who drink milk after infancy. The odd thing is that after infancy, instead of continuing drinking our others milk, we drink cow milk.
On milksucks.com it tells you how keeping your bones strong are easier than you think, and milk isn’t required to do the job. In fact, there is an article on why milk and dairy products WON’T help you maintain healthy bones.
Got Breast Cancer? Milksucks.com says this:
Consuming dairy products is linked to an increased risk for breast cancer because dairy products are high in fat, animal protein, and hormones, each of which increases cancer risk. Since the 1980’s, study after study has linked dairy consumption to a high incidence of breast and other cancers. Women seeking to minimize their chances of breast cancer should avoid milk, other dairy products, and meat.”
What about heart disease?
Milksucks.com says: Since the early 1970s, study after study after study has implicated cow’s milk and other dairy products as a cause of heart disease and clogged arteries. One researcher, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from the Cleveland Clinic (the top-rated heart clinic in the U.S.), makes people “heart attack-proof” by putting them on a vegan diet (check out his groundbreaking paper in the American Journal of Cardiology, August 99).

Do you or your teens have acne?
Will drinking milk make you greasy, grimy, and pimply? Some doctors suspect that the fat, animal protein, sugar, and hormones in milk irritate the skin, causing break-outs.

Dr. Jerome K. Fisher conducted a clinical study of 1,088 teen-age patients over 10 years and reported to the American Dermatological Association that milk was a principal contributor to some patients’ acne. Dr. Fisher found that their acne tapered off as their milk consumption did.

Are your kids sick?

Cow’s milk is the number one source of allergies in children, and research links consumption of dairy products, including cow’s milk, to colic (stomach cramps), autism, chronic ear infections, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 or “juvenile-onset” diabetes), acne, obesity, flatulence, constipation, mucus, and a variety of other ailments.

So the question is:
Is milk as good as we think it is?

A: i don’t know. i am open for info
i notice i get sick when i drink milk i don’t drink it any more. that is a wonderful question

Q: Informed Consent for Infant formula.?
This product has been know to cause: death, thrush, obesity, diabetes, necrotizing enterocolitis, ear infections, pneumococcal disease, respiratory infections, salmonellas, sepsis in preterm infants, urinary tract infections, anemia and iron deficiency, autoimmune thyroid disease, constipation and anal fissures, esophageal and gastrid lesions, gastroesophogeal reflux, inguinal hernia, pyloric stenosis, SIDS, wheezing, allergies, eczema, lower IQ, lower visual acuity, delayed speech and language development, appendicitis, lower bone mass, cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, celiac disease, diabetes mellitus, meningitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, obesity, schizophrenia and tonsillitis. We cannot guarantee, however that you will receive any benefits from this study.

Do you think this should be required information for all families?
For those of you that have jumped on the negative bandwagon, all of this information has been well documented in medical journals. I did both with my twins, breast and bottle.
On alcohol they have warnings because it is a dangerous substance, so is formula. It is undeniable that it kills 1.5 million children per year. WIC in many states is having people sign an informed consent with this information. I am just seeing what others think.
If you don’t agree with facts you don’t have to be rude.
^ Lucas A, Cole TJ (1990). “Breast milk and neonatal necrotising enterocolitis”. Lancet 336 (8730): 1519–23. doi:10.1016/0140-6736(90)93304-8. PMID 1979363.
^ Duncan B, Ey J, Holberg CJ, Wright AL, Martinez FD, Taussig LM (1993). “Exclusive breast-feeding for at least 4 months protects against otitis media”. Pediatrics 91 (5): 867–72. PMID 8474804.
^ Levine OS, Farley M, Harrison LH, Lefkowitz L, McGeer A, Schwartz B (1999). “Risk factors for invasive pneumococcal disease in children: a population-based case-control study in North America”. Pediatrics 103 (3): E28. doi:10.1542/peds.103.3.e28. PMID 10049984.
^ Bachrach VR, Schwarz E, Bachrach LR (2003). “Breastfeeding and the risk of hospitalization for respiratory disease in infancy: a meta-analysis”. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 157 (3): 237–43. PMID 12622672.
^ Holberg CJ, Wright AL, Martinez FD, Ray CG, Taussig LM, Lebowitz MD (1991). “Risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory illnesses in the
If you want a specific journal article I can send a link… For the lady that wanted info on appendicitis, here is the link http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/310/6983/836

A: I think informed consent for use of infant formula is a good idea. I don’t think the information you’ve posted in your question is defensible, however.

Q: what is the website for the juvenile diabetes association?

A: www.jdrf.com
you can also type on “juvenile diabetes associtation” on the address bar and it will come up

Q: type 1 diabetes causes?
the juvenile diabetes association claims it is caused by a virus that attacks the pancreas that kills the beta cells. They say it is not genetic but the weakness for it ‘may’ be. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

A: this website discuses all theories….very informative…
energywave.com/what-ails-you/diabetes/diabetes-type1-case-study

Q: If I am planning on doing a small fundraiser, should I contact the charity first?
I’ve been thinking about raising money for CODA (Central Ohio Diabetes Association) and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by shaving my head. Kind of like a “How much will you pay me to shave my head?” then giving the money to the two organizations. Should I contact these organizations beforehand?

A: Yes, you should contact them beforehand. First, if someone wants to verify that you are truly collecting money for them, then they have the real answer. 2nd, before you decide, you should have a $ amount in mind. Will you shave your head for $5? What if no one really cares if you shave your head or not and you only get a little money? I think that perhaps the shaving of the head could be a part of the fund raiser, but not the whole thing. How much do you realistically think you can get for shaving your head? Will it be enough to share with 2 such large organizations? Consider joining another fund raiser or donate to a local group. Think out your options before you speak publicly.

Q: UCLA Berkeley? Possible?
Hey guys! So I am a junior and I go to a normal, public school. I have a 3.99 GPA and have only gotten 1 a- in freshman english. I took all normal classes fresh year and then sophomore year I took honors Biology and honors english. Junior year I was in IB english, honors ASL and honors chemistry. Next year, my senior year, I am taking Honors ASL, college english and college history then normal pre calc.

I have really bad SAT scores, on the PSAT I got 490 on all of the sections and was in the 50th percentile and 23 on ACT

I have great extra curricular
I am a teen advocate for American Diabetes Association
and have volunteered for many many events and camps.
I also volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
I have good public speaking skills. I am speaking at an ADA event talking about diabetes and my experiences.

So,,, Chances? SAT too bad to get in?

A: You have an amazing GPA, but you’re right in that your SAT/ACT scores don’t match up. If I were you, I would study my butt off this summer, and retake them in the fall. You do have three more chances for each test.

Q: Does milk really suck? Or is it nutritional?
We are the only mammals besides cats who drink milk after infancy. The odd thing is that after infancy, instead of continuing drinking our others milk, we drink cow milk.
On milksucks.com it tells you how keeping your bones strong are easier than you think, and milk isn’t required to do the job. In fact, there is an article on why milk and dairy products WON’T help you maintain healthy bones.
Got Breast Cancer? Milksucks.com says this:
Consuming dairy products is linked to an increased risk for breast cancer because dairy products are high in fat, animal protein, and hormones, each of which increases cancer risk. Since the 1980’s, study after study has linked dairy consumption to a high incidence of breast and other cancers. Women seeking to minimize their chances of breast cancer should avoid milk, other dairy products, and meat.”
What about heart disease?
Milksucks.com says: Since the early 1970s, study after study after study has implicated cow’s milk and other dairy products as a cause of heart disease and clogged arteries. One researcher, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from the Cleveland Clinic (the top-rated heart clinic in the U.S.), makes people “heart attack-proof” by putting them on a vegan diet (check out his groundbreaking paper in the American Journal of Cardiology, August 99).

Do you or your teens have acne?
Will drinking milk make you greasy, grimy, and pimply? Some doctors suspect that the fat, animal protein, sugar, and hormones in milk irritate the skin, causing break-outs.

Dr. Jerome K. Fisher conducted a clinical study of 1,088 teen-age patients over 10 years and reported to the American Dermatological Association that milk was a principal contributor to some patients’ acne. Dr. Fisher found that their acne tapered off as their milk consumption did.

Are your kids sick?

Cow’s milk is the number one source of allergies in children, and research links consumption of dairy products, including cow’s milk, to colic (stomach cramps), autism, chronic ear infections, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 or “juvenile-onset” diabetes), acne, obesity, flatulence, constipation, mucus, and a variety of other ailments.

So the question is:
Is milk as good as we think it is?

A: i don’t know. i am open for info
i notice i get sick when i drink milk i don’t drink it any more. that is a wonderful question

Q: The Symptoms of juvenile diabetes include fatigue, increased urine output and thirst.?
why do these symptoms occur? Why would you urinate more when you have diabetes? What causes these symptoms?

A: Jessica,
There is not an exact finding as to why and how diabetes occur but symptoms are listed below:-
n both the types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less production of insulin, or no production or insulin resistance. In any of the case if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it can be identified through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Diabetes Type 1:

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

http://www.helpondiabetes.com/SymptomsofDiabetes.php

Q: could I have juvenile diabetes? symptoms?
could I have juvinelle diabetes?

I have been drinking loads of water because my mouth feels dry (like two bottles in about an hour then a full cup) , I sometimes get dizzy or like see fuzzy when I stand up fro sitting and my hands get kinda numb sometimes..increased urination but mostly water because of the amount i drink

A: The three sets of symptoms usually indicative of Type I or juvenile diabetes are:
1. polydipsia or extreme thirst
with continued signs and
symptoms of dehydration.

2. polyuria frequent urination

3. polyphagia an increase in appetite and
extreme hunger.

The tests for juvenile diabetes are quite simple and easy. A blood test and urine tests can easily confirm this. As soon as possible you should see your doctor in order to rule this out. There are other reasons you could have the issues you describe. Best wishes.

Q: what are signs and symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
my daughter is 7 months old and this disease runs in her fathers family

A: Rapid weight loss along with a marked increased hunger and thirst. Frequent urination. The breath will smell sweet, like cheap wine (that’s how my mother described my breath as smelling, at least) due to the breakdown of ketones in the bloodstream. The child will be lethargic.

The average age of onset is about 12, when these symptoms would be easier to notice. While very young children do sometimes develop the disease, they are the exception rather than the rule. The best news is that her chance of getting it, even if her father has it, are less than 10%. The odds are very good that she will not develope it.

Q: what are the symptoms of diabetes(juvenile?)?
I listed somethings my body is having problems with and my friend Mairu Gaihan said that it sounds like diabetes, so I want to hear from other people, what are the symptoms?

A: symptoms are, increased thirst, hunger, urinating, unexplained weightloss, fatigue, usually you Start feeling pain in your legs abs and arms because your body is basically eating off its self so it eats the muscle tissue

Q: Some symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
I have a nursing background(several years ago) so sometimes I tend to obsess about my children but all of a sudden my 4 year old is thirsty all the time and seems to be urinating alot. Of course it is summertime and he’s active so he will be drinking more and the result of that would be urinating more. What else should I be looking for and should I just go have him screened or should I monitor him for awhile longer.

A: Does he awaken in the night and have to have water? Is he a restless sleeper? Is he grouchy and I mean unusually grouchy? Does he get sleepy after meals? Especially if they are high carb meals? If any or all of these are yes, I would take him in. Chances are he is just fine but trust your mommy judgement. If you have noticed it, then you need to watch him. Don’t just think you are over protective. Moms sense things or at least are the first to notice changes. Don’t discount that funny feeling. But again, he is probably fine. Don’t worry but act if you need to.

Q: Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes?
I have always been quite slim my whole life but most recently my friends and my parents have been telling me that I look significantly thinner and my clothes have been kind of looser than usual (my mom even asked me if I was anorexic) and I’ve been not as fit as I was in PE (I’m on the track team) and I’ve been eating loads and loads of food, and I always crave drinking cold water… oh I’ve been peeing a lot too.
I wear contacts.. not sure if it has anything to do with this but today for some reason my right eye was blurry for the whole morning but it eventually went back to clear vision in the afternoon.
My dad has diabetes himself sooo……

:S

A: In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Possible symptoms include:

Abdominal pain
Absence of menstruation
Fatigue
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss despite increased appetite

Q: juvenile diabetes?
Does anyone have experience with juvenile diabetes? I’m a little worried about my one year old son. Type 1 diabetes runs in my husbands family, although most of his relatives were fine until they were in their 30s and 40s. I have noticed that my son acts desperately thirsty. When we give him a drink he finishes it quickly and cries until we give him more. He will drink until he is gagging. I just looked up the symptoms of juvenile diabetes and it mentioned labored breathing as well. Several people have mentioned to me that they thought it was strange that he is always out of breath. I just assumed it was because he is always running. Other than that he is a very healthy child. We just went to the doctor yesterday and she said that he looks fantastic. He is in the 97th percentile for height and very healthy 26lbs. He is very active and never sits down. Do I have reason to be concerned?
he just went for a well baby check. If you have kids you know it’s like in the Dr.’s office with a screaming 1 year old who just got shots and a doctor who doesn’t want to waste more than 5 minutes on you. I remembered to ask about the breathing (which she said not to worry about), but frankly I forgot about his drinking habits…

A: These were my daughter’s exact symptoms. It progressed from there to fatigue and weight loss. I took her in because she was drinking so much. It took 1 minute to prick her finger and get a blood sample and a diagnosis. They then called an ambulance to take us to the hospital. They said that if I had waited one more day she would have gone into a life-threatening coma.

I have since learned that diabetes is more frequently passed through the father’s side of the family. This was our case. Her grandfather had it, but not my husband, so we weren’t that suspicious at first.

It’s such a quick, easy test… Please, please do it.

Q: Diabetes????
If I’m 14 years old, not overweight, no history of diabetes in the family, consumed lots of sugar (I used to drink lots of coke), has primary diabetes symptoms of thirst and lots of urination and my urine is pretty colorless or pale. Could I have, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes insipidus or nothing (I’m not entirely sure I my thirst is real or imagined, I’m also a hypochondriac). It could be diabetes type 1 because I’m still 14 and it is known as the juvenile diabetes or diabetes insipidus because my urine is pretty colorless/pale? I’m gonna see a doctor soon but in the meantime I need some answers.

A: Do You Have Diabetes?
Millions of people have diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes. You may be surprised to know that many of these people don’t even know they have it.

Diabetes is a serious disease and should not be ignored. If you have it, correct treatment can help you live a long and healthy life.

What Is Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, your body can’t make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive.

There are different kinds of diabetes. The main ones are type 1 and type 2.

Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes is mostly found in children and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin and you must inject insulin daily.

You May:
urinate often
be very thirsty
be very hungry
lose a lot of weight
be very tired
be irritable
have blurred vision
have trouble seeing.
Type 2 Diabetes
Most people with diabetes have this form of the disease. Type 2 is usually found in people over 45, who have diabetes in their family, who are overweight, who don’t exercise, and who have cholesterol problems. It is also common in certain racial and ethnic groups (blacks, American Indians, and Hispanics) and in women who had diabetes when they were pregnant. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body cannot make enough insulin or correctly use it. Treatment is diabetes pills and sometimes insulin injections, as well as diet and exercise.

You May Have:
any of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
a lot of infections
cuts or bruises that heal slowly
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
skin, gum, or bladder infections that keep coming back.
Controlling Diabetes
Daily monitoring and careful control of blood sugar levels are the most important steps to take for people with diabetes. If not treated, diabetes can cause:

High blood sugar (which could make you thirsty, tired, lose weight, urinate often, or give you infections that won’t go away)
Many serious health problems (which could hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart).
Warning: Low Blood Sugar
People with diabetes may develop low blood sugar because their blood has too much insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medication or from not eating enough food. It is important to follow the eating and medication schedule your doctor has prescribed to avoid low blood sugar.

Low blood sugar could make you shaky, dizzy, sweaty, hungry, have a headache, have pale skin color, have sudden mood or behavior changes, have clumsy or jerky movements, have difficulty paying attention, feel confused, or have tingling sensations around the mouth.

Taking Care of Your Diabetes
The best way to take care of your diabetes is to make sure the levels or amount of sugar in your blood are near the normal range. This will make you feel better and help you stay healthy.

Your doctor will tell you how often to check your blood sugar level. To do this, you will need to take a drop of your blood and place it on a special test strip. Then a device, called a blood glucose meter, reads the strip. This device measures the amount of sugar in your blood.

Writing down this level, along with the time and date, will help you see how well your treatment plan is working.

Remember:
A person’s blood sugar level rises after eating any meal that contains carbohydrates or protein. Table sugar (also called ?sucrose) counts as a carbohydrate. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda), do not count as carbohydrates or fats. They make food taste sweet. But they do not raise blood sugar levels and have little or no calories.

What Else Can You Do?
Eat well-balanced meals. The right amount of healthy food will keep your weight under control and help manage your diabetes.

Your body needs food from the four main food groups every day:

Fruits and vegetables (oranges, apples, bananas, carrots, and spinach)
Whole grains, cereals, and bread (wheat, rice, oats, bran, and barley)
Dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt)
Meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans, and nuts.
Remember:
Too much fat and cholesterol in your diet can be very harmful to people with diabetes. Food that is high in fat includes red meat, dairy products (whole milk, cream, cheese, and ice cream), egg yolks, butter, salad dressings, vegetable oils, and many desserts.

Can You Do Anything Else?
Exercise is important for good diabetes control. It usually lowers blood sugar and may help insulin work better. Exercise and a healthy diet can also help you take off extra pounds if you are overweight.

Warning:
Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. You may need a snack before or during the activity to avoid having low blood sugar while you exercise.

Q: Could I have Juvenile diabetes?
I’m a 13 year old girl, and I have some of the symptoms of Type One diabetes.

Symptoms I currently have:
Dizziness,
Irregular Period,
Increased Hunger,
Blurred Vision,
Increased Thirst, especially for sweet and cold drinks such as Mountain Dew,
Dramatic Weight loss (from about 108 to 91 in about a week and a half)
Nausea,
Weakness (I could hardly stand in the shower today)

Could it be Juvenile diabetes?
Most of my dads side of the family has it, including my dad, but my dad has type 2, I don’t know what the rest of my family has, but I know most of my dads side has diabetes. If not diabetes, what are some other possible conditions/viruses?
Thanks

My dad just tested my blood sugar. Its 104. So he said I probably don’t have diabetes. But is there any thing else that might argue against my blood sugar? Like even because mmy blood sugar is normal is there still a chance I might have it?

A: You need to see a medical professional. ASAP.
If your dad is diabetic, check your blood sugar, he has the equipment.
If your blood sugar is normal (60 – 120) – it may still not rule out diabetes, you need a test called A1C, also your MD may order a glucose tolerance test. But your symptoms may be indicative of other health care problems. I urge you to speak to your parents and see a doctor.
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In response to additional details:
Yes you could still have juvenile diabetes, but you may have something much more easily manageable, your symptoms could be Hypoglycemia. You do not need to be diabetic to have hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia can be a precursor to diabetes. The most disconcerting information in your list of symptoms is the dramatic weight loss. Again, I urge you to seek professional medical advice from your physician. Your symptoms are only indicative of diabetes or hypoglycemia; they could also be symptoms of a host of other health care problems. Please schedule a physical as soon as possible and when calling for your appointment, ask to speak to the Dr. or Nurse (not the receptionist), so that you can be seen sooner rather than later. Good Luck and best wishes.

You are your own best medicine, don’t wait for someone else to take care of you.

Q: My 3 year old is displaying symptoms?
He is 3 almost 4. He’s been waking to pee every night, last night 3 times. And he is constantly asking for water, last night each time he woke to pee. It only occurred to me this morning that these are symptoms of diabetes. His uncle has juvenile diabetes (his father’s brother). I am calling to set up an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. What other symptoms should I look for?

A: The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) may occur suddenly, and include:

Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Extreme weakness and fatigue
Urinating at night (nocturnal enuresis)
Blurred vision
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Heavy or labored breathing
Drowsiness or lethargy
Fruity odor on the breath

Diagnosis

A child with the above symptoms must be seen by a physician as soon as possible. Besides a complete history and physical examination, the doctors will do a battery of laboratory tests. There are numerous tests available to diagnose diabetes such as urine test, blood test, glucose-tolerance test, fasting blood sugar and the glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) test. A urine sample will be tested for glucose and ketones (acids that collect in the blood and urine when the body uses fat instead of glucose for energy). A blood test is used to measure the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. A glucose-tolerance test checks the body’s ability to process glucose. During this test, sugar levels in the blood and urine are monitored for 3 hours after drinking a large dose of sugar solution. The fasting blood sugar test involves fasting overnight and blood being drawn the next morning. The glycohemoglobin test reflects the cumulative effects of high blood glucose (and measures the degree of control over blood glucose after treatment begins).

Treatment

Treatment of Type 1 diabetes involves:

Diet
Insulin
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Exercise

Q: vegetarian experiencing health issues. anemia? juvenile diabetes? please help!!!!?
I am a teen/young adult. About 3 and a half months ago i became a vegetarian. Since then my health has decreased. It was slow to begin with and i didnt really pay much attention at first but in the past month my health has taken a turn for the worse. I experience bad headaches daily, weakness, fatigue, irritability, drowsiness, and shakiness especially in my hands and legs and feet. I know i do struggle with maintaining a healthy vegetarian diet. I went to the doctor and they did a blood test and it is being sent off and i have an appointment in a week. There, the doctors talked to me about anemia and juvenile diabetes. They did not specify which one they thought it would be. Juvenile diabetes nor anemia runs in my family. I just want to know what sounds most like what i have anemia or juvenile diabetes. i have done lots of research of symptoms of both, and i have experienced a lot of symptoms with diabetes such as constant thirst frequent urination, irritability, however i have not experienced that much weight loss. i can understand where i may have anemia because of lack of iron from no longer having meat in my diet, however rice does provide iron and rice is a major staple in my diet. i eat it daily. Which of these are you leaning towards. please help me i just would like to know some form of indication.

thank you so much!!

A: Eat some meat.

Q: Do you think I have diabetes or am I just working myself up over nothing…?
I am 16:

http://www.diabetessymptomsonline.com/symptoms-of-juvenile-diabetes.htm

Today (This hasn’t been happening except for today) I have been like extra thirsty, like I can’t drink enough to make me not thirsty….

Also all summer I have been extra lazy, like I usually like going out and doing stuff with friends, going for walks… this summer all I feel like doing is sitting doing nothing.

My cousin, who is the same age as me, has diabetes and I remember right before she got diagnosed she was the same way, she spent the night and she didn’t want to do ANYTHING except sit on the couch and watch tv….

Also I have stomach pains quiet frequently too…
^^ Its not uncommon for me to be a hypochondriac so… I was just at the doctor last week Thursday and she didn’t say anything so…

A: Rockin’ Carrie,
Your just thirsty. Never worry about things until they happen.

Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet. The media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. Inaccurate portrayal of risk and the identification of non-specific symptoms as signs of serious illness contribute to exacerbating the hypochondriac’s fear that they actually have that illness.

Tin

Q: I need stories about when you were first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes?
Hi,

My teacher gave me an assignment to do; find stories of when people were first diagnosed w/juvenile diabetes. She wants do know how you found out, where you found out, what the symptoms were (how often were you going to the bathroom, etc) , how you reacted, how nurses/ doctors treated you, and anything and everything else you can think of. Please dont be afraid of writing whatever you want to, right about what happened minute by minute. Include small details, and make it as long as you need to.

A: My symptoms actually started about a month or two before I found out. One of the first few signs (which I didn’t even know about at the time) was thirst. I would drink about 10 cups of water of juice a day (which was a lot more than regular). The following weeks I began having frequent urination (which I thought was from all the water I was drinking, but noo, haha.), as well as blurred vision. I actually went to the optometrist (SP?) to get glasses, because I thought my eyesight was going. When they checked my blood pressure, I noticed it was higher than normal, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The following couple of weeks, I began feeling sick as if I had a cold or fever, having a pale face, etc. On the day that I was my sickest, I went to school having a craving for an Ice-Orange Shake from Starbucks, so I woke up my dad to drive me before school. That morning I couldn’t even chew a sandwich, and I was shivering really bad. During the middle of the school day, I began to become severely pale. And was insisted to go home. I waited in the nurses office for almost an hour before my ride came. When I went home, I immediately began puking all over the carpet. I eventually had even more CRAVINGS, but this time for strawberries. My parents knew nothing of diabetes at the time, so they kept feeding me porridge (which made my blood sugar even higher!). I eventually limped all across the house.. and become unconscious. I cannot remember if this was the next day, or the same day, but all I remember was being dragged by a 911 ambulance. They did all bunch of testing (which I can’t remember, cause of the whole unconscious/barely conscious/sleepy/faint situation, haha.). All I remember was I was dropped off at some small clinic, tested, and sitting on a portable bedpan waiting for hours for something. After that situation, I was transported to UC Davis Hospital. In the car, I was EXTREMELY thirsty. And I would constantly tell the transporting doctors(?) that I was thirsty.. over and over again. Haha. When I arrived at the hospital. I was transported to the emergency care section for children (I believe, haha.). There were all sorts of tubes, and IVS stuck in my arms and hands. They would not allow me to eat or drink for the next day and a half. I did not know what was going on at the time (but during the clinic/ambulance day, even faint/unconscious, I somehow heard, ‘Oh, he has diabetes’). But it didn’t hit me at that time. If you would like to know more, haha. (considering this is already a long answer as it is), please email me at j.mths@yahoo.com for the rest of my story(:

Q: Do u think I have Juvenile Diabetes?
I think there’s a good possibility I have juvenile diabetes. I have all of the symptoms of it: constant extreme hunger and thirst, weight loss (I haven’t gained weight in like 4 years), frequent urination, blurry vision, yeast infections, restless, unfocused, pins and needles in my legs. These symptoms have been going on since I was 14 and now I’m almost 17. Diabetes is also in my family. Do you think there’s a good possibility I have it and if so what do I do next?

A: Although I agree with Miz Lamb that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that you have Juvenile Diabetes … an older term that used to be used for type 1 diabetes mellitus, I disagree with her assertion that “Type 1 is not a heritable disease!”

If you did have type 1 diabetes you WOULD have been admitted to hospital by now … or be dead. Type 1 diabetes is where your own immune system sets out to destroy the beta cells (islets of Langerhans) of your pancreas … the parts that make insulin … so your blood glucose levels would be much much higher than the ‘normal’ range for a non-diabetic. This leads to a condition (a complication) called ketosis, which very soon progresses to ketoacidosis, where your blood becomes very acidic. This is a life-threatening condition, and would be best treated in hospital though, if you have experience of dealing with diabetes mellitus yourself, or someone close to you did, you may be able to bring things back under control with repeated insulin injections.

It’s fairly evident, from the symptoms your describe … unless you’ve just read about them somewhere and put two and two together … that something is not quite right with your body’s functioning. It really is time that you went to see your doctor. I’m sure s/he would undertake, or refer you on, for further testing based on what s/he knows from your medical records.

I do wish you the very best of luck, dear lady.

Be well.

Q: How do I tell my parents I might have Juvenile Diabetes?
I had another question earlier. And the thing I’m not getting answered is how to tell my parents. I really need to be tested and my mom laughed last night when I told her. She doesn’t understand how serious this is. I’m losing lots of weight and my pants are now really big on me. And I have so many other symptoms, too. How do I tell my parents that I need to be tested right away?

A: Go to the internet and look for the signs of juvenile diabetes and give them to your parents. Sit them down and tell them how you’ve been feeling and tell them how serious this is and how it makes you feel. Or even go to your school’s nurse and get her/him to speak to your parents. I hope this helps.

Q: Alternative non-toxic treatments for type 1 (Juvenile) diabetes?
A friend of mine has been diabetic since he was 11 y.o. He is 55 now. He had a kidney transplant a couple of years ago, but the new kidney is now only 20% functional because of the BK-virus. He started having problems with his legs about 6 months ago and now he can not feel one of his feet and can barely limp on the other one. Doctors say that the nerve in one foot died and the other foot will always be swollen and hurt quite a bit.

Somebody recommended Vanadyl Plus, but it is too toxic for the transplanted kidney.

I wonder if anybody knows of any treatment for such complications from diabetes. We need something that would work for a type 1 diabetes patient with a kidney transplant.

A: He might want to try benforthiamine, which is a synthetic version of vitamin B1. It has been shown to help and/or possibly even prevent diabetes complications, including nerve damage and kidney disease. Now, I wouldn’t expect any miracles, but it’s worth a shot.

You can search Pub Med and the internet for info on benfortiamine.

He can also try anti-inflammatory supplements like Omega 3 EFA. Make sure he is not prone to an abnormal heart rythym though, as Omega 3 supplements can aggrevate this (even though they protect the heart otherwise).

Lastly, make sure his blood sugars are well controlled.

I assume he is already on ACE inhibitors and a low protein or renal diet. Both may help slow down any further deterioration.

Transplants do fail on their own as well. If that is the case, I would suggest he get a combined kidney and pancreas transplant.

If this is solely due to a virus, there is a chance some function may come back and his kidney *may* recover somewhat. I never rule out anything!

Best wishes for your friend! Please do not give up on him! You are a very nice person for trying to help him.

Q: DR H L TRIVEDI OF AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA IS ON THE WAY TO CURE TYPE 1 / JUVENILE DIABETES ?
DR H L TRIVEDI OF AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA IS ON THE WAY TO CURE TYPE 1 / JUVENILE DIABETES ?

Here in India, ETV Gujarati telecasted interview of Dr H L Trivedi on 15th August 2007.

Click the link to see the news in detail:-

http://www.medicaldaily.net/link.asp?ID=225107&Title=Stem%20cell%20cure%20for%20diabetes%20in%20offing:%20Gujarat%20docs

On 17th, I contact his hospital TELEPHONICALLY & inquired about the availability of the treatment to Diabetics; especially about my 16 yr Juvenile Diabetic only Son*. A lady named Nalinibahen, replied on his behalf over the telephone that I may go to there in Ahmedabad during any Monday to Friday with prior appoint. On inquiry, She got confirmation that blood group of my son & of mine is equal. She told me about the procedure that on arrival, they, through minor surgery, collect a piece of fat from my stomack & let us leave the hospital for about 15 days. During these period, they will cultivate stem cells from it. When stem cells r ready from the fat, they will call us for treatment of my Juvenile/Type 1 Diabetic Son. She informed me over TELEPHONE that they will transplant the stem cell into lever of the patient. After that, the patient has to let admitted for about 1 month. On inquiry, she told me their charges, Rs. 1 Lac.

WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT THIS NEWS WHEN SUCH TYPE OF RESEARCES ARE CONTINEOUSLY GOING ON ALL OVER GLOBE ?

HONEST OPINION PLEASE…!!!

Prakash Thakrar, India
prakashthakrar@gmail.com
+919974093554

*You can see more about a DIABETIC SHOOTER by clicking this links :-
www.lohanaonline.com/achievers/achievers_ravi.asp
www.lohanaonline.com/loteam/loteam1.asp
www.lohanaonline.com/cartoons/page1.asp

A: I personally think it is bunk!!!!! I don’t think that research has gone far enough to be able to do this. Do what you want. I will wait for the real researchers here to come up with something.

Q: what is juvenile diabetes?
definition, treatment, what will happen if not treated, symptom

A: Now known as Type 1 diabetes. Treatment with Insulin. If not treated children will die eventually.

Q: My son has Juvenile Type 1 diabetes, why can’t I get assistance with his bills?
They wanna say that me and my hubby make too much but here is the thing I work in a medical office I see people everyday that have wayyyy more than we do, with thier new cars and nice clothes and designer purses and they have medicaid, but may have depression, really? depression, My son has diabetes which is non stop dr. visits and medicines that our company insurance does pay towards but we are going in the hole… ever since he was diagnosed my grocery bill has doubled and my funds have completely depleated? Whats going on in this world that they look at our gross income not what we are paying each month like mortgage and insurance things like that and did you know that if your child has a medical problem that involves treatment after school care is doubled??? WTH??? I need help… If I have to I will have to say me and husband are seperated so I can get some help I dont everything free but I sure could use a lil help with the medical part of it. His medicines after our insurance cost me 160 a month! not counting all the strips and just raw material that insurance don’t pay for.
to respond to one of the answers, we already stretch out funds and I WISH we made 60,000 a year, of course I would have no problems then! I drive a 01 blazer and my husband drives a 92 chevy! really trade my newer cars in for older ones? how much older do I have to go? And no we are not getting “special sugar free” But when we used to be able to do Spaghetti that feeds for about $5.00 for 2 nights and casseroles that you can eat on for 2 nights. So as far as stretching budgets there is not many people cheaper than me with it all! So as far as you are concerned you are wrong, you told me not to assume but I’m not assuming I work in a medical office where I know where these patients that advantage of it live. I know what they drive and I file thier insurance everyday. I am just asking for a little help unlike them I don’t want it free. Just a little cheaper.

A: Your problem is twofold! one you both actually work at jobs with pay checks attached and pay taxes. two you are honest when you go fill out those forms for help.

I know about the cost of either type of diabetes after one gets on insulins!! My bills currently are around $300 after the insurance pays and we are retired so on fixed income!

I tried to go with the insurance co’s attitude toward Levemir but it is like I was injecting saline solution, so am having to pay 3/4 of bill for Lantus!

Yeah! It bites and won’t get any better with the new medical care bill the congress just foisted on us. Diabetics are to be phased out as they are flawed.

Q: Any treatment modalities for polycystic ovary syndrome?
My daughter who has juvenile diabetes has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Regular medicine helps control symtoms but doesn’t seem to be really effective at treating the “whole” person. Any ideas on what kinds of alternative medical modalities there might be for this? Any help or ideas at all are welcome.

A: I have PCOS. I have gone to Standford for a study. Dr Cataldo is the doctor. Go to pcosa.org

There really isn’t anything yet to treat the whole person. I have taken Rx for diabetes along with Aldactone. I had taken the BC pill also, I hated that! I won’t take it anymore.

I WILL tell you that I notice a HUGE difference in the symptoms when I eat a lower carb diet. The hair growth is less. But like the combo I mentioned above, that got rid of most of it also.

They also say that a symptom of this is infertility. I have three kids. My daughter does not have it although it passes from mother to daughter from what I understand.

There are just so many ways that women show this. From balding to acne to the extra hair growth. My mom only had missed periods. My sister never missed a period but had issues with her pregnancies. I would have maybe 3 periods a year no issues with pregnancies, but the hair growth – ICK! No acne – even in teen years.

PCOSA was formed by a group of women about 10 or so years ago that have this. Wonderful group! Total grass roots group to figure this out.

Q: Discuss the patient’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. How would you diagnosis a child with this?
Case Study #1: Diabetes

Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a 4th grade student at Hendricks Elementary School. Prior to her diagnosis, Hannah was very involved in sports and played on the girls volleyball team. Her mother is concerned about how the diagnosis will affect Hannah.

1. Discuss the patient’s diagnosis. Include a definition of the actual disease or condition.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus once known as “juvenile onset” diabetes or “insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus,” is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism caused by inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas or faulty use of insulin by the cells. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.

2. Identify the factors which could have caused or lead to the particular disease or condition.

3. Describe the signs and symptoms which are associated with the disease or condition.

4. Discuss the diagnostic testing that is usually performed in order to formally diagnose the particular disease or condition.

5. Identify the appropriate treatment (including therapies, medications, etc) which the patient may be prescribed for his/her particular diagnosis.

6. Discuss potential barriers to therapy which the patient may experience due to their unique situation.

7. Discuss alternative treatments which may also benefit the patient.

8. Describe the typical prognosis for a patient with the disease or condition.

9. Identify patient teaching which would benefit the patient in your case study.

I have to do a paper for school and looking for a good website to answer these question.

A: WWW.diabetes.org is the official website for the American Diabetes Assoc.

Q: Laymans study here, please participate and answer the questions if you will be so kind and generous.?
Mothers who breastfed at least 4 months (or longer), how often were your children ill in their first year of life? Did you notice them develop any advanced cognitive abilities or development? Did the child ever require hospitilization? Are they overweight or suffering from juvenile diabetes?

Mothers who formula fed from day one, how often were your children ill in the first year of life? Did you notice any decreased cognitive abilities or developmental issues? Did the child ever require hospitilazation? Are they now overweight or suffering from juvenile diabetes?

I ask because I was a formula fed child who is a sound and healthy adult, and in superb shape. I fed my children breastmilk for 5 months each. My youngest, who just got on formula, has had a cold whilst on breastmilk when she was only a month old. My oldest, had an intestinal virus whilst on breastmilk at age 3 months that required hospital treatment. I was never ill in my first year of life on formula. Just curious.
Oh, and neither one of my children are “advanced” in any way, to my knowledge. I don’t have diabetes. And my baby girl who just stopped breastmilk is 6 months old and has no idea of how to crawl yet. No advanced baby savants here.

A: had 2 both on formula healthy bright never real sick much lots of cuts and bruises then grand kids came along both were breastfeed one had 2 bouts in hospital second under weight and lots of colds ….hhhhmmmmm……what seems healthier????

Q: What is left for me to say…..?
I typed up a report on diabetes, it is supposed to be 6 pages dubble spaced, but now i don’t know what else to put, all i need is a half a page more. Thank you!

Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems using food for energy. After a meal, carbohydrates in food are broken down into a sugar called glucose, which is carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. Cells require insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, to help use blood glucose for energy. People develop diabetes because the pancreas does not make enough insulin or because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat do not respond to insulin properly, or both. As a result, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while the cells are starved of energy.
Prior to 1997, the type of diabetes typically diagnosed in young people was called juvenile diabetes or type 1. Diabetes emerging in adults was called adult-onset diabetes or type 2. Then in 1997, the official names of the types were changed to type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is the second most common chronic disease in children (after asthma). About 13,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Patients with type 1 diabetes make up about 5 percent of all cases of diabetes. It most commonly appears in girls and boys when they are about 14 years old. Usually, type 1 diabetes is first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults but it can occur at any age. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. As a result, the pancreas does not make insulin, a hormone which helps use blood sugar (glucose) for energy. The cells become starved of energy and there is an excess of glucose in the blood. People with Type 1 diabetes must have daily injections of insulin to live. Proper diet, exercise and home blood sugar monitoring are essential to manage the disease. Food and exercise must also be balanced because of the risk of hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, and hyperglycemia, high blood sugar. Both are life threatening concerns. When hypoglycemia develops, cells are not getting enough glucose. Confusion, loss of consciousness, comma and death results when the brain is deprived of glucose for too long. Hyperglycemia and prolonged absence of insulin may lead to ketoacidosis, the accumulation of ketones in the blood when the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose. Ketones make the blood acidic and slow down all body functions. Like hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia can also lead to comma and death. The only cure available today for type 1 diabetes is a pancreas transplant, which is rarely done. Because both pancreas transplants and kidney transplants require lifelong use of powerful drugs to suppress immune reactions that can reject the organs, pancreatic transplants are usually done to those with type 1 diabetes who also need a kidney transplant. The side effects of immune- suppressive drugs can be severe and even worse than the disease. One or two people out of every 10 who get the surgery die within a year. Also the new pancreas is rejected by half of the people who get this operation. If the transplant fails, diabetes returns. Recently, experimental treatments with stem cells have shown some promise. For most people, type 1 diabetes is a life-long disease that can be effectively managed with insulin.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
•Urinates frequently. The kidneys respond to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream by flushing out the extra glucose in urine. A child with diabetes needs to urinate more frequently and in larger volumes.
•Is abnormally thirsty. Because the child is loosing so much fluid from peeing so much, he or she becomes very thirsty to help avoid becoming dehydrated. A child who has developed diabetes drinks a lot in an attempt to keep the level of body water normal.
•Loses weight. (or fails to gain weight as he or she grows) in spite of a good appetite. Kids and teens who develop type 1 diabetes may have an increased appetite, but often lose weight. This is because the body breaks down muscle and stored fat in an attempt the provide fuel to the hungry cells.
•Often feels tired. Because the body can’t use glucose for energy properly.

But in some cases, other symptoms may be the signal that something is wrong. Sometimes the first sign of diabetes is bedwetting in a child who has been dry at night. The possibility of diabetes should also be suspected if a vaginal yeast infection (also called a Candida infection) occurs in a girl who hasn’t started puberty yet. If these early symptoms of diabetes aren’t recognized and treatment isn’t started, chemicals called ketones can build up in the child’s blood and cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fruity- smelling breath, breathing problems; even loss of consciousness. Sometimes these symptoms are mistaken f

A: Watch out on using advice from yahoo answers if truthfulness is graded. While 80% of type 2’s are overweight, only 18% of obese people are diabetic.

Q: PETA Urges Ben & Jerry’s To Use Human Milk!?
Has PETA gone over the edge?

WATERBURY, Vt. — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow’s milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk, according to a statement recently released by a PETA spokeswoman.

“PETA’s request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 percent of the cow’s milk in the food he serves,” the statement says.

PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health.

“The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn’t make sense,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Everyone knows that ‘the breast is best,’ so Ben & Jerry’s could do consumers and cows a big favor by making the switch to breast milk.”

“We applaud PETA’s novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother’s milk is best used for her child,” said a spokesperson for Ben and Jerry’s.

Read PETA’s letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield

September 23, 2008

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield,

CofoundersBen & Jerry’s Homemade Inc.

Dear Mr. Cohen and Mr. Greenfield,

On behalf of PETA and our more than 2 million members and supporters, I’d like to bring your attention to an innovative new idea from Switzerland that would bring a unique twist to Ben and Jerry’s.

Storchen restaurant is set to unveil a menu that includes soups, stews, and sauces made with at least 75 percent breast milk procured from human donors who are paid in exchange for their milk. If Ben and Jerry’s replaced the cow’s milk in its ice cream with breast milk, your customers-and cows-would reap the benefits.

Using cow’s milk for your ice cream is a hazard to your customer’s health. Dairy products have been linked to juvenile diabetes, allergies, constipation, obesity, and prostate and ovarian cancer. The late Dr. Benjamin Spock, America’s leading authority on child care, spoke out against feeding cow’s milk to children, saying it may play a role in anemia, allergies, and juvenile diabetes and in the long term, will set kids up for obesity and heart disease-America’s number one cause of death.

Animals will also benefit from the switch to breast milk. Like all mammals, cows only produce milk during and after pregnancy, so to be able to constantly milk them, cows are forcefully impregnated every nine months. After several years of living in filthy conditions and being forced to produce 10 times more milk than they would naturally, their exhausted bodies are turned into hamburgers or ground up for soup.

And of course, the veal industry could not survive without the dairy industry. Because male calves can’t produce milk, dairy farmers take them from their mothers immediately after birth and sell them to veal farms, where they endure 14 to17 weeks of torment chained inside a crate so small that they can’t even turn around.

The breast is best! Won’t you give cows and their babies a break and our health a boost by switching from cow’s milk to breast milk in Ben and Jerry’s ice cream? Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Tracy Reiman

Executive Vice President

I am somewhat biased as I own a dairy and we treat our cows very well. They get the best feed, clean bedding, and living conditions, vet care, etc.
We don’t sell to veal farms(I have never heard of them).
What do you the yahoo public think?

Ghira ^ look up^

A: Who takes PETA seriously anyway?

These are terrorists who throw blood on people for wearing fur and throw rocks at children who fish. According to PETA “owning or possessing” animals for pets is wrong, Owning a pure bred pet is worse as that was unnatural breeding. They believe all animals should be allowed to free roam and breed at will. The believe you should not spay or neuter any animals.

I would suggest members of PETA should be spayed or neutered except that really isn’t necessary because the males are already psychologically neutered by the alpha-bitches.

Q: STEM CELL THERAPY in India for TYPE I Diabetes.?
Friends………………………………………??????????????
I am looking for Stem Cell Therapies availbale in India for the treatment of my daughter 11 yrs, diagnosed as Juvenile Diabetic, though no one in the family had ever had it.
Heard that some hospitals in chennai are working on this area.

A: My God,can’t people read?I have been crying hoarse about Dr.Ramanujam and Mr.Giridhar
curing diabetes.Only a few are able to come out of their educated ‘know everything’ attitude.
I can only tell you what my father and my relatives and now many Internet friends have gained from Dr.Ramanujam and Mr .Giridhar.
Assuming I am wrong , you will just waste some time.But if, IF I am right, you would be losing so much. In my experIEnce Western medicines,ie., Allopathy can destroy and now we should not go around searching for medicines that are actually harmful for us and our children.Well What can say except,I am Sorry that I only pity people who are not open minded.Friend DON’T DO IT (stem cell therapy) TO YOUR CHILD.
Check with these people before you go for anything. Giridhar’s mail id : girirangachari@yahoo.co.uk

Dear reginachi…How can you find the difference between cure and reduction or control. If it reduces very well say around 100
will you suggest that he/she should continue the medicines.Will the Doctor tell the person to continue. Further there is a Homeopath with more than 23 years of experience involved.
My contention is,No western medicine can control Diabetes for
long.The patient generally dies of complications.Further, Both Type I and Type II are names given by Western medical system for deficiencies of the body. Please read the book by Dr.Ray strand.

Q: I need a team name for a juvenile diabetes walk for kid named Andrew.?
he wants something that starts with a like
Andrew’s Army
it’s for a juvenile diabetes walk at a zoo. also looking for a good team slogan to put on the t-shirts.
thanks!!

A: How about Andrew’s Posse or Andrew’s Flock or Andrew’s Pack, or Andrew’s Mob, or Andrew’s Gang, or Andrew’s Tribe, or Andrew’s Crew or Andrew’s Bunch

Some slogans that could go with some of the selection above would be

“Ganging up with Andrew to find a cure for diabetes”

“We are taking steps to find a cure for diabetes.”

“Walking the zoo with Andrew find a cure”

“One step in front of the other to reach a cure”

“Doing it for Andrew!”

Q: Are there any articles on the Juvenile walk for diabetes 2009?
it cant be about the walk it has to be after the walk and a report on it.

A: Please see Google search for more details on Juvenile walk for diabetes. Diabetes Day falls due on November, 14, 2009.

Q: We need a team name for a 5 year olds juvenile diabetes walk!!!?
We need some help..I have a niece with juvenile diabetes she is 5 years old and we are walking in the juvenile diabetes walk in May. Last year we used the name Presly’s power but this year we just want something alittle better….some of the other teams are….Hanna’s Hope, William’s Warriors, Kristin’s Cure… so something catchy we can keep over the years…. Her name is Presly Grace thanks!!
She wants it to be something with a P or
rhyme sorta like the others…. Hanna hope Williams Warriors etc.

A: How about Sugar Lesssings!

Q: Need some creative team names for Diabetes Walk?
I’m forming a team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk and I’m coming up short on quirky team names. The walk is going to be at Liberty State Park (view of the Statue of Liberty). I was trying to come up with something associated with that, but ehhh. So far my team and I have come up with zilch. Thanks for any help!

A: Sugar Shakers, Happy Feet, Sweet Soles, Let them Eat Cake, Legs for Liberty, Distance for Diabetes

idk, i just thought of those off the top of my head. maybe they arent so good

Q: I need some ideas for t-shirts for Walk To Cure Diabetes.?
I need some sayings and picture ideas on what to put on them. They are for my family’s team. We are walking for my little sister who had juvenile diabetes. Thanks for the help.

A: walking to a cure for diabetes
walk this way…for a cure for diabetes
walk do not run for a cure for diabetes. we walk because we care

you are doing a good thing. good luck.i had diabetes for 26 years.

Q: Diabetes, I have got my walk letter wrote out, Where can i find a sample thank you letter for supporting JDRF?
I ‘m lookin for a sample of a letter that someone else has wrote saying thank you for your support and donations in finding a cure for juvenile diabetes.The sample letters for the fundraiser page helped me a lot but i can’t find a thank you one……….. Thanks

A: Tiredness can be a symptom of diabetes but is very non specific.
Your age and being overweight does increase your risk
Often a person in your age group will present with infections -commonly thrush/monilia as a vaginitis.. you can also present with a heart attack or stroke as a complication of diabetes. 1% of the population are diabetics another 1% are undiagnosed

The easiest way to set your mind at rest is to see your doctor for a blood/urine test.

Q: What should I include in my letter to ask friends and family to support jdrf by send money?
im raising money for my juvenile diabetes walk team. im sending out letters to my friends and family asking for donations. i dont want it to sound pushy and i also dont want to sound pathetic when telling about the struggles of living with diabetes every day… any suggestions?

A: Your Juvenile Diabetes Walk Team needs to have a meeting to decide on a format to use when sending out these letters, since others besides you will be asking for donations.

There also may be information, including a “sample” letter, in the information that the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation sent your team.

This is a page from their website that might also give you some ideas on what to put in a letter. People like to read statistics when they’re being asked to give money: http://ride.jdrf.org/whyride.html

The JDRF “Get Involved” page also has good ideas. http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=100673

http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102585

Mention:

1. How many children have diabetes? Every year 13,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes. That’s 35 children a day.
2. What does diabetes do to children? It makes them dependent on insulin for the rest of their lives. It needs constant attention and can cause devastating health problems to every organ in the body.
3. What does JDRF do? The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
4. What will JDRF do with my donation? Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1 billion to diabetes research.

People like to read facts, and they like to know other people are donating, and they like to know what’s going to be done with their donation.

Hope this helps!

Q: Donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?
I’m looking for people who would like to donate to a good cause.My 9 year old Stepson has type 1 diabetes and this year my family and I are going to be participating in The Walk To Cure Diabetes to help raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease.If you,or anyone you know would like to donate,here is my online profile:

http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87658586

If you prefer to look me up on jdrf.org you can click the “get involved” tab.Scroll down to “Walk To Cure” then type in my name (Tiffany Martinez) on the left side of the page.We are team “Take A Walk In Nick’s Shoes” walking in Monterey,CA.

Thank You <3

A: I’ve already donated this year (I’ve been a donor since I was 11, I’m 20 now), but I will try my best to donate to your specific cause. . I will talk to all my friends and family who also donate to JDRF and see if they’ll donate to your cause as well.

I just made a $10 donation through your profile page. I will be able to donate more after my surgery, till then, that was all I cloud afford. I hope it helps…

I wish your team the very best.

Q: 10 points for the most creative JDRF Walk team name
i will be walking with a team in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk in Oct but im registering now and need a very creative name pronto! last year we were just Julie’s Team but this year i want something creative and witty. id love some diabetes humor. so more info about me: names Julie im 17 ive been type 1 for almost 10 yrs it will be 10 at the walk. thanks in advance for your suggestions!

A: Sweeties Fighting Diabetes

Q: walk to cure diabetes…?
I am a Juvenile Diabetec doing a Walk to Cure Diabetes.
I am trying to reach my team goal and i have had family members help donate, and a few friends buy some blue wristbands…but i am not close.

but if anyone wants to help it would be greatly appreciated by a LOT of people…
if 10 people donated 50 cents, i’d be 5 dollars closer to my goal! ill take anything…a penny, nickel, dime, dollar, 20 dollars..whatever!

go to this site for proof that im not a fake.. thanks!
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=86518017

first one to donate gets 10 points? haha…
so my question is…will you please help?

A: Fourteen hours ago and you notice why people haven’t been answering your question. Generally, people are good; deep down, but when you put money into the equation, no matter what the cause. Over the Internet donateering isn’t as useful a tool as one might think. Words of encouragement and probably the only real answer to your question, good luck and what a wonderful cause to walk for.

Q: JDRF walk team name?
My friends and I are going on the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) walk for community service hours, and we need to have a team name. All of us are kinda stumped. BTW- we were thinking about naming the team after our friend Katie who is diabetic. Thank you in advance!

A: How about Katie’s Clan? Although Clan doesn’t start with a ‘k’ it does have the same sound.

Q: Does she have diabetes?
I wanted to know if Kristen Stewart has diabetes. She was at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk To Cure Diabetes in LA this weekend and I was wondering if she actually has diabetes or if she simply was promoting herself for New Moon (coming out next week).

A: No it is NOT a publicity ploy.
She’s involved with that foundation since she was 12.
She portrayed a suffering diabetic in her movie with Jodie Foster (Panic Room).
She was also involved with Security On Campus PSA for rape victims,bcoz she was trumatized 14-year old rape victim in “Speak”,her best performace so far.

Q: I need to find a good t-shirt company in the Dallas, TX area?
I am participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure in September and want to get t-shirts made for my team. I will only need around 10 shirts. Can anyone recommend a good t-shirt company that doesn’t require me to buy a million shirts?

A: You can try Tees and Things-
Proprietor: Hawk (Rex) and Chris Smith
Telephone: (972) 671-3944
Location: 1806 Longmont, Richardson, Texas
Be sure to call for an appointment, they work from home

Q: What do you think of my letter to friends and family asking for jdrf donations?
Dear Friends and Family,

On Saturday, October 20th, I will be walking in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, along with my church youth group, friends and family. As you may know I have juvenile diabetes and I am insulin dependant. As a result my life is far from normal. My daily routine is on a constant schedule in order to stay healthy. I check my blood sugar 5 to 8 times a day and I’m constantly pumping insulin through my pump site which I change every 2-3 days. This equates to approximately 2,920 finger sticks and 183 pump site changes every year. Since I have been diagnosed, I have poked my finger over 9,592,200 times, taken 7,300 shots, and inserted insulin pump sites 1,278 times. And this will continue for the rest of my life unless a cure is found.

I am the only one in my family with type 1 diabetes. Most people don’t know that it can strike any family and that you can never “grow out of it”. I will be insulin dependant for life. Every day I put great effort into doing things I do not want to do and hoping I do not develop the complications associated with diabetes. You see, the longer I have diabetes the more likely I am to develop complications such as kidney disease, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage leading to amputation. Even if I do everything I am supposed to, I can still develop these complications. A cure is the only way out.

My team has come together to set a goal of $1,000 and we would like to ask for your support by sending a tax-deductible contribution to us that we can submit to JDRF on that day. Please help me and the millions of other kids fight diabetes and find a cure.

JDRF gives more resources to diabetes research than any nonprofit, nongovernmental organization in the world. Over 80% of every dollar raised by JDRF is channeled directly into research efforts. Since 1970, they have provided over $900 million to diabetes research.

Please support us by making your check payable to “JDRF” and mail it to my address by October 19th. Thank you for your donations and words of support. We are very grateful!!!

A: I wish I had more thumbs so I could put them all up. It was compelling, emotive and tax deductible

I am sending mental spring for your legs
Good Luck (c;

Q: My son is 14—juvenile diabetes?
My son is 14. Has recently began wetting the bed. My husband (not his biological father) is diabetic. I checked my sons’ glucose level and it was 270. I called my Ped. to let them know, and also told them about his wetting the bed. They had us go to the lab the next AM for bloodwork. His triglycerides and his cholesterol are very high. And his fasting blood sugar was 117. (they said a bit elevated for his age) Today he got off the bus and was walking around dazed almost. I checked his glucose and he was 60. I had him eat a snack size (The small bags you might get from trick or treating) of sweet tarts. He ate that bag. An hour later, we checked it again and it was at 272. I bought keytone strips and checked that, there was a trace. Ped. has ordered an A1C and a repeat of all bloodwork done yesterday. (we do that in the AM) What would cause a 14 year old childs triglycerides and cholesterol to be so high. (his cholesterol was 220!) He is not overweight.
We do have a history of heart disease in our family, along with diabetes. Is it normal for his blood sugar to go from 60 to 272 in just an hour? That seems very extreme to me. Also, sometimes his glucose can be normal, and other times it is in the 200’s. Is this typical for juvenile diabetes? And does what would the triglycerides have to do with this? I’m scared to death…and am not waiting so patiently till Monday to find out results…… His reg. Ped was not in the office and the nurse told me she would call me on Mon to discuss. After his blood sugar was so low and then really high, I called back and asked another Ped to look at it. Thats when he called back and wanted a repeat of all bloodwork. I aksed what the A1C was and they had not ordered one. But will do one tomorrow morning when we go into the lab. Should I be concerned with my Pediatric group? I know I’m full of questions. But I’m clueless and scared here! Please, any advice is appreciated!
There were not only a couple high glucose tests! There were 2-4 a day ABOVE 200 over a 6 day period! (And these were 2 hours after eating OR fasting!) with the ONLY exception being that I took it an hour after him eating to raise his glucose. And the only reason I did that was to make sure it wasn’t still low.
SInce I’ve discovered his high glucose levels, I’ve monitored his carbs and his sweets. (Until I know, he is on the same foods and diets as my husband who is also diabetic!) HE IS NOT overweight! Even when he eats proper foods, his blood sugar is all over the map! (Lowest being 60 highest being 303)
He is a very active 14 year old child. Skateboarding, roller blading, bike riding…occational gamer and movie buff. He doesn’t always eat the proper foods. Especially when I’m not around, but he is an AVERAGE 14 yr old.
Hubby is type 2! His glucose is easily controlled by his diet and excersice routine. (If he eats extra carbs or anything sweet, I know immediatly! lol) His Doc said this is classic type 2.

A: Your son is diabetic and needs the assisitance of a doctor who has all the knowlege there is to be had about this disease. Get a referral to a pediatric endocrinologist
His triglycerides are so high because he is a diabetic that is not under adequate control. Try a piece of fruit with a slice of cheese if he goes low again. I think I would be standing on that pediatricians desk myself . he isn’t being proactive enough to suit me .

Q: The Symptoms of juvenile diabetes include fatigue, increased urine output and thirst.?
why do these symptoms occur? Why would you urinate more when you have diabetes? What causes these symptoms?

A: Jessica,
There is not an exact finding as to why and how diabetes occur but symptoms are listed below:-
n both the types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less production of insulin, or no production or insulin resistance. In any of the case if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it can be identified through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Diabetes Type 1:

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

http://www.helpondiabetes.com/SymptomsofDiabetes.php

Q: could I have juvenile diabetes? symptoms?
could I have juvinelle diabetes?

I have been drinking loads of water because my mouth feels dry (like two bottles in about an hour then a full cup) , I sometimes get dizzy or like see fuzzy when I stand up fro sitting and my hands get kinda numb sometimes..increased urination but mostly water because of the amount i drink

A: The three sets of symptoms usually indicative of Type I or juvenile diabetes are:
1. polydipsia or extreme thirst
with continued signs and
symptoms of dehydration.

2. polyuria frequent urination

3. polyphagia an increase in appetite and
extreme hunger.

The tests for juvenile diabetes are quite simple and easy. A blood test and urine tests can easily confirm this. As soon as possible you should see your doctor in order to rule this out. There are other reasons you could have the issues you describe. Best wishes.

Q: Juvenile Diabetes, symptoms?
Does anyone have children with this disease? If so give me some symptoms that you noticed and what you did to find out.

A: urinating a lot. urine is crystalized sometimes. major thirst. the urine has a sweet smell to it.

the only way to know for sure is to go to the doc and get a blood test.

Q: juvenile diabetes?
Does anyone have experience with juvenile diabetes? I’m a little worried about my one year old son. Type 1 diabetes runs in my husbands family, although most of his relatives were fine until they were in their 30s and 40s. I have noticed that my son acts desperately thirsty. When we give him a drink he finishes it quickly and cries until we give him more. He will drink until he is gagging. I just looked up the symptoms of juvenile diabetes and it mentioned labored breathing as well. Several people have mentioned to me that they thought it was strange that he is always out of breath. I just assumed it was because he is always running. Other than that he is a very healthy child. We just went to the doctor yesterday and she said that he looks fantastic. He is in the 97th percentile for height and very healthy 26lbs. He is very active and never sits down. Do I have reason to be concerned?
he just went for a well baby check. If you have kids you know it’s like in the Dr.’s office with a screaming 1 year old who just got shots and a doctor who doesn’t want to waste more than 5 minutes on you. I remembered to ask about the breathing (which she said not to worry about), but frankly I forgot about his drinking habits…

A: These were my daughter’s exact symptoms. It progressed from there to fatigue and weight loss. I took her in because she was drinking so much. It took 1 minute to prick her finger and get a blood sample and a diagnosis. They then called an ambulance to take us to the hospital. They said that if I had waited one more day she would have gone into a life-threatening coma.

I have since learned that diabetes is more frequently passed through the father’s side of the family. This was our case. Her grandfather had it, but not my husband, so we weren’t that suspicious at first.

It’s such a quick, easy test… Please, please do it.

Q: Would someone please tell me 411 about Juvenile Diabetes & what’s the symptoms and side effects comes from?
My friend/roommate notify me about this yesterday and I told her that and I’ll look for 411 and the bad/good things to know about Juvenile Diabetes.

A: First, it’s generally called Type I diabetes now.
Symptoms:
increased thirst
increased urination
sudden weight loss
fruity smelling breath
fatigue
There are many more…
Side effects…
Diseases don’t have side effects, medications do.
Possible side effects of insulin:
hypoglycemia
infected injection site
there are others as well

If by “side effects” you mean complications of type I:
diabetic nephropathy (kdiney disease)
diabetic retinopathy (possible blindness)
diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
poor circulation
increased risk of stroke
once again, there are more.

If your friend has type 1 diabetes she needs to speak with an endocrinologist and diabetes educator.

Q: what are signs and symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
my daughter is 7 months old and this disease runs in her fathers family

A: Rapid weight loss along with a marked increased hunger and thirst. Frequent urination. The breath will smell sweet, like cheap wine (that’s how my mother described my breath as smelling, at least) due to the breakdown of ketones in the bloodstream. The child will be lethargic.

The average age of onset is about 12, when these symptoms would be easier to notice. While very young children do sometimes develop the disease, they are the exception rather than the rule. The best news is that her chance of getting it, even if her father has it, are less than 10%. The odds are very good that she will not develope it.

Q: what are the symptoms in juvenile diabetes, say 2yrs old?

A: Constant fatigue, Thirst , urinating after meals. A physician should see the child, blood tests or urinalysis (these are simple and test strip with instructions can be had from any pharmacy) may show high blood sugar.

Q: what are the symptoms of diabetes(juvenile?)?
I listed somethings my body is having problems with and my friend Mairu Gaihan said that it sounds like diabetes, so I want to hear from other people, what are the symptoms?

A: symptoms are, increased thirst, hunger, urinating, unexplained weightloss, fatigue, usually you Start feeling pain in your legs abs and arms because your body is basically eating off its self so it eats the muscle tissue

Q: Some symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
I have a nursing background(several years ago) so sometimes I tend to obsess about my children but all of a sudden my 4 year old is thirsty all the time and seems to be urinating alot. Of course it is summertime and he’s active so he will be drinking more and the result of that would be urinating more. What else should I be looking for and should I just go have him screened or should I monitor him for awhile longer.

A: Does he awaken in the night and have to have water? Is he a restless sleeper? Is he grouchy and I mean unusually grouchy? Does he get sleepy after meals? Especially if they are high carb meals? If any or all of these are yes, I would take him in. Chances are he is just fine but trust your mommy judgement. If you have noticed it, then you need to watch him. Don’t just think you are over protective. Moms sense things or at least are the first to notice changes. Don’t discount that funny feeling. But again, he is probably fine. Don’t worry but act if you need to.

Q: Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes?
I have always been quite slim my whole life but most recently my friends and my parents have been telling me that I look significantly thinner and my clothes have been kind of looser than usual (my mom even asked me if I was anorexic) and I’ve been not as fit as I was in PE (I’m on the track team) and I’ve been eating loads and loads of food, and I always crave drinking cold water… oh I’ve been peeing a lot too.
I wear contacts.. not sure if it has anything to do with this but today for some reason my right eye was blurry for the whole morning but it eventually went back to clear vision in the afternoon.
My dad has diabetes himself sooo……

:S

A: In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Possible symptoms include:

Abdominal pain
Absence of menstruation
Fatigue
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss despite increased appetite

Q: can juvenile diabetes kill and what are the symptoms?
I really need to know

A: If not diagnosed in time, or mismanaged, yes. It can also cause damage to organ systems over a period of time, even if properly controlled (although the risks are less with good control). Today’s technology for treating Type 1 diabetes has improved, but it’s still not perfect. It’s still a very complicated and hard disease to live with.

Common Symptoms:

-Increased thirst
-Increased urination
-Weight loss
-Fatigue
-Increased Hunger
-Irritabiltity
-Abdominal Pain
-Blurry vision/headaches
-Some kids complain of cramping and pain in their legs, which is due to an electrolyte imbalance due to dehydration and hyperglycemia. An electrolyte imbalnce can be life-threatening.
-Rapid heartbeat, shallow breaths, acetone (nail polish) smell on breath.
-Coma (leading to death)

If you suspect diabetes, take your child to the doctor or ER immediately. With proper treatment right away, the child should be fine. Delay, and if it is diabetes, they may become very ill and go into a potentially deadly coma.

Be safe and not sorry if you are concerned.

Q: I need stories about when you were first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes?
Hi,

My teacher gave me an assignment to do; find stories of when people were first diagnosed w/juvenile diabetes. She wants do know how you found out, where you found out, what the symptoms were (how often were you going to the bathroom, etc) , how you reacted, how nurses/ doctors treated you, and anything and everything else you can think of. Please dont be afraid of writing whatever you want to, right about what happened minute by minute. Include small details, and make it as long as you need to.

A: My symptoms actually started about a month or two before I found out. One of the first few signs (which I didn’t even know about at the time) was thirst. I would drink about 10 cups of water of juice a day (which was a lot more than regular). The following weeks I began having frequent urination (which I thought was from all the water I was drinking, but noo, haha.), as well as blurred vision. I actually went to the optometrist (SP?) to get glasses, because I thought my eyesight was going. When they checked my blood pressure, I noticed it was higher than normal, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The following couple of weeks, I began feeling sick as if I had a cold or fever, having a pale face, etc. On the day that I was my sickest, I went to school having a craving for an Ice-Orange Shake from Starbucks, so I woke up my dad to drive me before school. That morning I couldn’t even chew a sandwich, and I was shivering really bad. During the middle of the school day, I began to become severely pale. And was insisted to go home. I waited in the nurses office for almost an hour before my ride came. When I went home, I immediately began puking all over the carpet. I eventually had even more CRAVINGS, but this time for strawberries. My parents knew nothing of diabetes at the time, so they kept feeding me porridge (which made my blood sugar even higher!). I eventually limped all across the house.. and become unconscious. I cannot remember if this was the next day, or the same day, but all I remember was being dragged by a 911 ambulance. They did all bunch of testing (which I can’t remember, cause of the whole unconscious/barely conscious/sleepy/faint situation, haha.). All I remember was I was dropped off at some small clinic, tested, and sitting on a portable bedpan waiting for hours for something. After that situation, I was transported to UC Davis Hospital. In the car, I was EXTREMELY thirsty. And I would constantly tell the transporting doctors(?) that I was thirsty.. over and over again. Haha. When I arrived at the hospital. I was transported to the emergency care section for children (I believe, haha.). There were all sorts of tubes, and IVS stuck in my arms and hands. They would not allow me to eat or drink for the next day and a half. I did not know what was going on at the time (but during the clinic/ambulance day, even faint/unconscious, I somehow heard, ‘Oh, he has diabetes’). But it didn’t hit me at that time. If you would like to know more, haha. (considering this is already a long answer as it is), please email me at j.mths@yahoo.com for the rest of my story(:

Q: Could I have Juvenile diabetes?
I’m a 13 year old girl, and I have some of the symptoms of Type One diabetes.

Symptoms I currently have:
Dizziness,
Irregular Period,
Increased Hunger,
Blurred Vision,
Increased Thirst, especially for sweet and cold drinks such as Mountain Dew,
Dramatic Weight loss (from about 108 to 91 in about a week and a half)
Nausea,
Weakness (I could hardly stand in the shower today)

Could it be Juvenile diabetes?
Most of my dads side of the family has it, including my dad, but my dad has type 2, I don’t know what the rest of my family has, but I know most of my dads side has diabetes. If not diabetes, what are some other possible conditions/viruses?
Thanks

My dad just tested my blood sugar. Its 104. So he said I probably don’t have diabetes. But is there any thing else that might argue against my blood sugar? Like even because mmy blood sugar is normal is there still a chance I might have it?

A: You need to see a medical professional. ASAP.
If your dad is diabetic, check your blood sugar, he has the equipment.
If your blood sugar is normal (60 – 120) – it may still not rule out diabetes, you need a test called A1C, also your MD may order a glucose tolerance test. But your symptoms may be indicative of other health care problems. I urge you to speak to your parents and see a doctor.
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In response to additional details:
Yes you could still have juvenile diabetes, but you may have something much more easily manageable, your symptoms could be Hypoglycemia. You do not need to be diabetic to have hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia can be a precursor to diabetes. The most disconcerting information in your list of symptoms is the dramatic weight loss. Again, I urge you to seek professional medical advice from your physician. Your symptoms are only indicative of diabetes or hypoglycemia; they could also be symptoms of a host of other health care problems. Please schedule a physical as soon as possible and when calling for your appointment, ask to speak to the Dr. or Nurse (not the receptionist), so that you can be seen sooner rather than later. Good Luck and best wishes.

You are your own best medicine, don’t wait for someone else to take care of you.

Q: How do I tell my parents I might have Juvenile Diabetes?
I had another question earlier. And the thing I’m not getting answered is how to tell my parents. I really need to be tested and my mom laughed last night when I told her. She doesn’t understand how serious this is. I’m losing lots of weight and my pants are now really big on me. And I have so many other symptoms, too. How do I tell my parents that I need to be tested right away?

A: Go to the internet and look for the signs of juvenile diabetes and give them to your parents. Sit them down and tell them how you’ve been feeling and tell them how serious this is and how it makes you feel. Or even go to your school’s nurse and get her/him to speak to your parents. I hope this helps.

Q: Do u think I have Juvenile Diabetes?
I think there’s a good possibility I have juvenile diabetes. I have all of the symptoms of it: constant extreme hunger and thirst, weight loss (I haven’t gained weight in like 4 years), frequent urination, blurry vision, yeast infections, restless, unfocused, pins and needles in my legs. These symptoms have been going on since I was 14 and now I’m almost 17. Diabetes is also in my family. Do you think there’s a good possibility I have it and if so what do I do next?

A: Although I agree with Miz Lamb that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that you have Juvenile Diabetes … an older term that used to be used for type 1 diabetes mellitus, I disagree with her assertion that “Type 1 is not a heritable disease!”

If you did have type 1 diabetes you WOULD have been admitted to hospital by now … or be dead. Type 1 diabetes is where your own immune system sets out to destroy the beta cells (islets of Langerhans) of your pancreas … the parts that make insulin … so your blood glucose levels would be much much higher than the ‘normal’ range for a non-diabetic. This leads to a condition (a complication) called ketosis, which very soon progresses to ketoacidosis, where your blood becomes very acidic. This is a life-threatening condition, and would be best treated in hospital though, if you have experience of dealing with diabetes mellitus yourself, or someone close to you did, you may be able to bring things back under control with repeated insulin injections.

It’s fairly evident, from the symptoms your describe … unless you’ve just read about them somewhere and put two and two together … that something is not quite right with your body’s functioning. It really is time that you went to see your doctor. I’m sure s/he would undertake, or refer you on, for further testing based on what s/he knows from your medical records.

I do wish you the very best of luck, dear lady.

Be well.

Q: Donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?
I’m looking for people who would like to donate to a good cause.My 9 year old Stepson has type 1 diabetes and this year my family and I are going to be participating in The Walk To Cure Diabetes to help raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease.If you,or anyone you know would like to donate,here is my online profile:

http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87658586

If you prefer to look me up on jdrf.org you can click the “get involved” tab.Scroll down to “Walk To Cure” then type in my name (Tiffany Martinez) on the left side of the page.We are team “Take A Walk In Nick’s Shoes” walking in Monterey,CA.

Thank You <3

A: I’ve already donated this year (I’ve been a donor since I was 11, I’m 20 now), but I will try my best to donate to your specific cause. . I will talk to all my friends and family who also donate to JDRF and see if they’ll donate to your cause as well.

I just made a $10 donation through your profile page. I will be able to donate more after my surgery, till then, that was all I cloud afford. I hope it helps…

I wish your team the very best.

Q: juvenile diabetes speech.. help?
i am an ambassador for the juvenile diabetes research foundation and i am 15 years old. next month i have to make a speech in front of about 600 people about what its like living with diabetes and other gushy stuff to make them want to donate money.

can you please give me some helpful tips?
helpful topics to bring up or things to talk about?
maybe some good quotes or good sentences to include?

i just really need help with writing it so someone please helpp mee:)

thank you soo much to those of you who helppp!
in a very small way your helping us get closer to a cure:D

A: , or pities Topics to cover:

The sense of feeling different from my friends
Fear of dating anyone who isn’t familiar with diabetes
Fear of being away from home like at a camp out or sleep over
Embarrassment of having a reaction
Difficulty when school work is stressful due to fluctuating sugar levels
Constantly being aware of limits on sugar when friends are pigging out
The questions friends ask about injections and when a friend is appalled or pity’s me.
The fear of dying young
The fear of going blind, kidney failure, diabetes effected limbs.
Physical limitations like playing real physical sports
Having to inject when eating out
Being depressed or angry when sugar level is high and friends don’t get it
Having people talk about a worst case scenario of someone they knew who had diabetes
Acting weird when my sugar level is off

I hope this will give you some ideas. Btw I am so proud of you for taking this on!

I am diabetic, my daughter has it and my grand daughter too, both with juvenile onset. I have adult onset insulin requred.

Q: Need some creative team names for Diabetes Walk?
I’m forming a team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk and I’m coming up short on quirky team names. The walk is going to be at Liberty State Park (view of the Statue of Liberty). I was trying to come up with something associated with that, but ehhh. So far my team and I have come up with zilch. Thanks for any help!

A: Sugar Shakers, Happy Feet, Sweet Soles, Let them Eat Cake, Legs for Liberty, Distance for Diabetes

idk, i just thought of those off the top of my head. maybe they arent so good

Q: Does she have diabetes?
I wanted to know if Kristen Stewart has diabetes. She was at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk To Cure Diabetes in LA this weekend and I was wondering if she actually has diabetes or if she simply was promoting herself for New Moon (coming out next week).

A: No it is NOT a publicity ploy.
She’s involved with that foundation since she was 12.
She portrayed a suffering diabetic in her movie with Jodie Foster (Panic Room).
She was also involved with Security On Campus PSA for rape victims,bcoz she was trumatized 14-year old rape victim in “Speak”,her best performace so far.

Q: If I am planning on doing a small fundraiser, should I contact the charity first?
I’ve been thinking about raising money for CODA (Central Ohio Diabetes Association) and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by shaving my head. Kind of like a “How much will you pay me to shave my head?” then giving the money to the two organizations. Should I contact these organizations beforehand?

A: Yes, you should contact them beforehand. First, if someone wants to verify that you are truly collecting money for them, then they have the real answer. 2nd, before you decide, you should have a $ amount in mind. Will you shave your head for $5? What if no one really cares if you shave your head or not and you only get a little money? I think that perhaps the shaving of the head could be a part of the fund raiser, but not the whole thing. How much do you realistically think you can get for shaving your head? Will it be enough to share with 2 such large organizations? Consider joining another fund raiser or donate to a local group. Think out your options before you speak publicly.

Q: does rickie weeks have diabetes??
i heard of the fubdraiser Rickie Weeks was doing “Dining for a Difference” charity event for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the brewers game yesterday and i was wondering if Rickie Weeks has diabetes?

A: no he does not. I was at the event. his mother and his grandparents have it.

Q: How can I start a new JDRF team?
JDRF = Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation

Are there applications I need to fill out?
Are there fee’s due, or anything?

And please don’t tell me to just join an existing group; I want to start a new group!

Thanks in advance

A: Please, check this link, I think it can help you a lot

http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=21549D5D-1279-D3DC-F99FC3593AA81480

Q: I need to find a good t-shirt company in the Dallas, TX area?
I am participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure in September and want to get t-shirts made for my team. I will only need around 10 shirts. Can anyone recommend a good t-shirt company that doesn’t require me to buy a million shirts?

A: You can try Tees and Things-
Proprietor: Hawk (Rex) and Chris Smith
Telephone: (972) 671-3944
Location: 1806 Longmont, Richardson, Texas
Be sure to call for an appointment, they work from home

Q: How many carbohydrates/day should Type I Diab. have?
I have a Booth at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I am an Advocare Independent Distributor
and would like to donate something diabetic -friendly.

A: It varies depending on the age, size and how active the person. No two are the same.

Q: I sold xmas trees and raised 5k dollars and donated to JDRF. I am applying to colleges. How do I get them to n
How do i get the colleges to notice me donating money to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?

A: write an essay , sort of a college resume’ and be sure to attach it to your application for college. List all the great little things you have done that deserves recognition this is your time to shine and toot your own horn.

Q: Help to find a name for our event?
My daughter and I are holding an event in aid of JDRF (juvenile diabetes research foundation), including also the promotion of the use of cloth nappies for babies and also to highlight WAHM (work at home mums/dads). We are looking for a funky, up to date and inclusive name. Any Ideas ?
WAHD ’s too of course!

A: Extravaganza Craft Fair
Welcome Home Gifts and Crafts
Do your own thing Craft and Gift fair
The Entrepreneur Extravaganza
Mixed Crafts event
All Welcome Craft and Gift fair

ermmmm its late and can’t think of anymore!!!

Q: 10 points for the most creative JDRF Walk team name
i will be walking with a team in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk in Oct but im registering now and need a very creative name pronto! last year we were just Julie’s Team but this year i want something creative and witty. id love some diabetes humor. so more info about me: names Julie im 17 ive been type 1 for almost 10 yrs it will be 10 at the walk. thanks in advance for your suggestions!

A: Sweeties Fighting Diabetes

Q: Are Sugar Twin, Sweet N’ Low, Equal, Nutrasweet all good for diabetics?
I saw a box of Xylitol sugar in the pharmacy which says “possessing approximately 40% less food energy. xylitol is a low-calorie alternative to table sugar. Absorbed more slowly than sugar, it doesn’t contribute to high blood sugar levels or the resulting hyperglycemia caused by insufficient insulin response.”

Also, Xylitol is tooth-friendly sugar and may help repair minor cavities.

The only problem I have for getting Xylitol box of 100 packets was the cost of $12.99.

I find the other sugar subs are cheaper but they don’t explicitly say they are good diabetics or prevents cavities. They only say they have less or 0 calories than sugar.

The Sugar Twin box of 200 was much cheaper but it just says “Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation dedicated to find a cure”. That doesn’t tell me anything whether it really is good for diabetics. I won’t assume it is unless it absolutely says so and how. Otherwise, I think it was some kind of cheap trick. This annoys me.

A: ok well my sister is a diabetic and has been for about 7 years and so anyway she gets migraines from sweet and low and all the others except Splenda that is the only one that she likes and you can use it just like sugar and so anyway i think that Splenda is the best !!!

Q: JDRF walk team name?
My friends and I are going on the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) walk for community service hours, and we need to have a team name. All of us are kinda stumped. BTW- we were thinking about naming the team after our friend Katie who is diabetic. Thank you in advance!

A: How about Katie’s Clan? Although Clan doesn’t start with a ‘k’ it does have the same sound.

Q: famous people that support jdrf?
Hey I am looking for some famous people that support as in give money or partipate in activitys run by JDRF aka Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation if you can find any it will be a big help thank you.

A: Mary Tyler Moore is their spokesperson, and I believe Nick Jonas does some work with them too.

Q: Stem Cell Research and Juvenile Diabetes?
I am writing an essay on how stem cell research can help people with juvenile diabetes….

If someone could find a website pertaining to this general idea or anything that would help me it would be much appreciated!!

Also if anyone has any thoughts or ideas on this topic…

Thanks!

A: Gabba-I am a diabetic and looked into islet cell research. Stem cell research may be the next best hope. Havve you tried Lancet? It’s a highly respected medical journal. Also try the Journal of the American Medical Association website. Time magazine had a great article 2 years ago on stem cell research, but again it was 2 yrs. ago so it is old.
Good luck.
Becky

Q: Donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?
I’m looking for people who would like to donate to a good cause.My 9 year old Stepson has type 1 diabetes and this year my family and I are going to be participating in The Walk To Cure Diabetes to help raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease.If you,or anyone you know would like to donate,here is my online profile:

http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87658586

If you prefer to look me up on jdrf.org you can click the “get involved” tab.Scroll down to “Walk To Cure” then type in my name (Tiffany Martinez) on the left side of the page.We are team “Take A Walk In Nick’s Shoes” walking in Monterey,CA.

Thank You <3

A: I’ve already donated this year (I’ve been a donor since I was 11, I’m 20 now), but I will try my best to donate to your specific cause. . I will talk to all my friends and family who also donate to JDRF and see if they’ll donate to your cause as well.

I just made a $10 donation through your profile page. I will be able to donate more after my surgery, till then, that was all I cloud afford. I hope it helps…

I wish your team the very best.

Q: Have you read the research on cows milk fed to infants lead to juvenile diabetes?
My shrink was telling me about this, cows milk fed to infants can cause juvenile diabetes. I just wondered if any of you heard about this…I’ll throw in a link.

http://www.drgreene.com/21_708.html

Also check out the book The China Study

Crazy stuff

A: Yes i have heard about this, among many other things like heart disease and obesity..
Its common Sense really, Cows milk is for growing CALF’s, NOT humans..
Humans are the only animal in the world that drinks milk past infancy, we are also the only animal that drinks another animals milk… To me that is just crazy! The milk companys really have us all fooled. Its simply not natural, and the only reason people would THINK it were natural is because it has been going on for so long, would you drink elephants milk? No.. because it is a new idea to us.. we havnt been brought up drinking it and being told how ” good ” it is for us. Like i said.. Cows milk is for growing baby cows.
I have never given my daughter cows milk, and i plan to keep it that way, She was breastfed as a baby, and she now drinks soy milk. You can get calcium out of so many other foods so she is NOT going without.

Q: Why isn’t diabetes research publicized as much as cancer research…or any other conditions?
I have lived with type one/juvenile diabetes for 13 almost 14 years. I know I am one of millions. But lately, more like the last several years, all the media and attention has gone to researching and funding to find a cure for cancer. I know many people are lost due to the life-altering disease, but think of the many other similar experiences that don’t get as much attention or funding.

A: So true.

I don’t suppose it is common knowledge but complications from diabetes kills more Americans than breast cancer and AIDS combined. At least that is what I have read in some diabetes organization’s literature. When I look at a pink ribbon or hear about AIDS awareness week or month or whatever it makes me wonder about priorities.

Thanks for bringing it up. The best I can do for you is a star but I sure am going to do that. Thanks again.

Type 2

Q: Does stem cell research hold the key to a cure for juvenile diabetes?

A: More than likely it does; however, right now, Christian fundamentalists who care about their own sensibilities more than the lives of millions of people are blocking stem cell research so effectively that we may never see any potential advances come to fruition.

Please write your congressmen to ask that stem cell research be supported by our government, not thwarted by it.

Q: juvenile diabetes speech.. help?
i am an ambassador for the juvenile diabetes research foundation and i am 15 years old. next month i have to make a speech in front of about 600 people about what its like living with diabetes and other gushy stuff to make them want to donate money.

can you please give me some helpful tips?
helpful topics to bring up or things to talk about?
maybe some good quotes or good sentences to include?

i just really need help with writing it so someone please helpp mee:)

thank you soo much to those of you who helppp!
in a very small way your helping us get closer to a cure:D

A: , or pities Topics to cover:

The sense of feeling different from my friends
Fear of dating anyone who isn’t familiar with diabetes
Fear of being away from home like at a camp out or sleep over
Embarrassment of having a reaction
Difficulty when school work is stressful due to fluctuating sugar levels
Constantly being aware of limits on sugar when friends are pigging out
The questions friends ask about injections and when a friend is appalled or pity’s me.
The fear of dying young
The fear of going blind, kidney failure, diabetes effected limbs.
Physical limitations like playing real physical sports
Having to inject when eating out
Being depressed or angry when sugar level is high and friends don’t get it
Having people talk about a worst case scenario of someone they knew who had diabetes
Acting weird when my sugar level is off

I hope this will give you some ideas. Btw I am so proud of you for taking this on!

I am diabetic, my daughter has it and my grand daughter too, both with juvenile onset. I have adult onset insulin requred.

Q: Need some creative team names for Diabetes Walk?
I’m forming a team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk and I’m coming up short on quirky team names. The walk is going to be at Liberty State Park (view of the Statue of Liberty). I was trying to come up with something associated with that, but ehhh. So far my team and I have come up with zilch. Thanks for any help!

A: Sugar Shakers, Happy Feet, Sweet Soles, Let them Eat Cake, Legs for Liberty, Distance for Diabetes

idk, i just thought of those off the top of my head. maybe they arent so good

Q: is juvenile diabetes sex linked or autosomal?
please help, i am currrently working on a diabetes research paper.
thanks !

A: The genetics of type 1 DM are difficult and researchers haven’t figured out the details yet. It is almost definitely the result of several different genes and environmental factors. In fact, scientists are studying families where diabetes runs in the family to try and pinpoin the genes but it’s difficult because type 1 diabetes often doesn’t run in families but sometimes it does. A child of a type 1 diabetic parent only has a 4-6% or so INCREASE over the general population of getting diabetes. We do know that it is linked to HLA (human leukocyte antigen) types. HLA is involved in the immune system recognition. People with certain HLA markers have an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, but it’s far from 100%. Also, while the incidence is roughly 50-50 between males and female, there’s some evidence that it might be slightly more common among females just after they hit puberty and that estrogen might be involved. However, it’s clearly not 100% with that either.

Good luck. The New England Journal of Medicine (or maybe it was Nature or Science?) just had a paper on the genetics of type 1 diabetes. It was in April 2009 if you have access to them. Also, juvenile diabetes is an outdated term. (So, is Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or IDDM). The accepted term right now is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Q: What kind of experimental research is going on for the cure of diabetes type 1 (juvenile onset)?
and what have the results been?
♥☆ɱʀ§. Ʀ○ʃϱ☆♥ – Nothing is wrong with my hair, you’re just a simple-minded b*tch
Narvegiy… – That link just took me to a Mexican pharmacy. It is not what I am looking for.
Atheist Bean – That is amazing.

A: All across the US and in Canada the National Institute of Health is working on transplanting Islet Cells, the cells that make insulin in the human body.
I was involved in one of the clinical trials in Philadelphia. They were having great success in Philly. The doctors have already cured 3 people of type 1 diabetes. There are still many problems with islet transplantion that the doctors across the country are trying to solve by doing these clinical trials. The goal is to make type 1 diabetes a thing of the past.
By the way, anyone interested in getting involved, like I was, google ‘islet transplant clinical trials’. They are still looking for people to cure. I unfortunately couldn’t go through with the transplant because of antigens from being pregnant.

Q: What can’t i find State by State ranking on juvenile diabetes and childood obesity?
I’m trying to dig up research to show how my State (Arkansas) ranks in those diseases. I’m finding just about every other data but by State?? Thanks!
I’m sorry, I guess I need to make the question more clear. I am not trying to group the two together. I am looking for the individual ranks for each disease- not a common factor. Thanks… (and still need to know where to look…)

A: Wildemoose is completely correct. There is NO correlation between Type 1, Juvenile diabetes and childhood obesity. You will find no information on it because there is absolutely NO connection.

Q: Does she have diabetes?
I wanted to know if Kristen Stewart has diabetes. She was at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk To Cure Diabetes in LA this weekend and I was wondering if she actually has diabetes or if she simply was promoting herself for New Moon (coming out next week).

A: No it is NOT a publicity ploy.
She’s involved with that foundation since she was 12.
She portrayed a suffering diabetic in her movie with Jodie Foster (Panic Room).
She was also involved with Security On Campus PSA for rape victims,bcoz she was trumatized 14-year old rape victim in “Speak”,her best performace so far.

Q: If I am planning on doing a small fundraiser, should I contact the charity first?
I’ve been thinking about raising money for CODA (Central Ohio Diabetes Association) and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by shaving my head. Kind of like a “How much will you pay me to shave my head?” then giving the money to the two organizations. Should I contact these organizations beforehand?

A: Yes, you should contact them beforehand. First, if someone wants to verify that you are truly collecting money for them, then they have the real answer. 2nd, before you decide, you should have a $ amount in mind. Will you shave your head for $5? What if no one really cares if you shave your head or not and you only get a little money? I think that perhaps the shaving of the head could be a part of the fund raiser, but not the whole thing. How much do you realistically think you can get for shaving your head? Will it be enough to share with 2 such large organizations? Consider joining another fund raiser or donate to a local group. Think out your options before you speak publicly.

Q: does rickie weeks have diabetes??
i heard of the fubdraiser Rickie Weeks was doing “Dining for a Difference” charity event for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the brewers game yesterday and i was wondering if Rickie Weeks has diabetes?

A: no he does not. I was at the event. his mother and his grandparents have it.

Q: How can I start a new JDRF team?
JDRF = Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation

Are there applications I need to fill out?
Are there fee’s due, or anything?

And please don’t tell me to just join an existing group; I want to start a new group!

Thanks in advance

A: Please, check this link, I think it can help you a lot

http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=21549D5D-1279-D3DC-F99FC3593AA81480

Q: How often is “frequent urination for type 1 diabetes?”?
I’m doing a research project on Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes) and I need to know symptoms. One thing I need to write is how often “frequent urinaton” is. Like, once an hour, twice an hour, once every two hours, ect. Help, please! This is worth 75% of my overall Science grade.

A: I, myself, have type 1 diabetes, so I guess my answer comes more from a personal experience. Umm, frequent urination would be like around every two hours. Sometimes I would just go to the bathroom because I feel I need to go, but when I get to the toilet, I can’t urinate or anything. Its just an urge sometimes. Other symptoms include thirst, hunger, severe weight loss, and blurred vision. I hope this helps(:

Q: Donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?
I’m looking for people who would like to donate to a good cause.My 9 year old Stepson has type 1 diabetes and this year my family and I are going to be participating in The Walk To Cure Diabetes to help raise money and awareness to find a cure for this disease.If you,or anyone you know would like to donate,here is my online profile:

http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=87658586

If you prefer to look me up on jdrf.org you can click the “get involved” tab.Scroll down to “Walk To Cure” then type in my name (Tiffany Martinez) on the left side of the page.We are team “Take A Walk In Nick’s Shoes” walking in Monterey,CA.

Thank You <3

A: I’ve already donated this year (I’ve been a donor since I was 11, I’m 20 now), but I will try my best to donate to your specific cause. . I will talk to all my friends and family who also donate to JDRF and see if they’ll donate to your cause as well.

I just made a $10 donation through your profile page. I will be able to donate more after my surgery, till then, that was all I cloud afford. I hope it helps…

I wish your team the very best.

Q: juvenile diabetes speech.. help?
i am an ambassador for the juvenile diabetes research foundation and i am 15 years old. next month i have to make a speech in front of about 600 people about what its like living with diabetes and other gushy stuff to make them want to donate money.

can you please give me some helpful tips?
helpful topics to bring up or things to talk about?
maybe some good quotes or good sentences to include?

i just really need help with writing it so someone please helpp mee:)

thank you soo much to those of you who helppp!
in a very small way your helping us get closer to a cure:D

A: , or pities Topics to cover:

The sense of feeling different from my friends
Fear of dating anyone who isn’t familiar with diabetes
Fear of being away from home like at a camp out or sleep over
Embarrassment of having a reaction
Difficulty when school work is stressful due to fluctuating sugar levels
Constantly being aware of limits on sugar when friends are pigging out
The questions friends ask about injections and when a friend is appalled or pity’s me.
The fear of dying young
The fear of going blind, kidney failure, diabetes effected limbs.
Physical limitations like playing real physical sports
Having to inject when eating out
Being depressed or angry when sugar level is high and friends don’t get it
Having people talk about a worst case scenario of someone they knew who had diabetes
Acting weird when my sugar level is off

I hope this will give you some ideas. Btw I am so proud of you for taking this on!

I am diabetic, my daughter has it and my grand daughter too, both with juvenile onset. I have adult onset insulin requred.

Q: Need some creative team names for Diabetes Walk?
I’m forming a team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk and I’m coming up short on quirky team names. The walk is going to be at Liberty State Park (view of the Statue of Liberty). I was trying to come up with something associated with that, but ehhh. So far my team and I have come up with zilch. Thanks for any help!

A: Sugar Shakers, Happy Feet, Sweet Soles, Let them Eat Cake, Legs for Liberty, Distance for Diabetes

idk, i just thought of those off the top of my head. maybe they arent so good

Q: is there a foundation or charitable organization who helps poor children suffering from juvenile diabetes?
i have a neighbor whose 11 year old niece suffers from diabetes. this girls’ mom abandoned her at an early age and the father right now is out of work so it’s my neighbor who’s taking care of her niece and she’s not faring well since the cost of medicine weighs her down. She’s a public high school teacher in a the Philippines and what she earns isn’t enough to support her niece. she’s asking me to help her find a sponsor if there is one for the girl and i’m kind of stumped so here i am asking for your help guys, anyone?

A: Here’s a link for the big one with locations all over the world.

http://www.jdrf.org/

Q: Where can I turn in soda can tabs for money?
I live in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL and I was wondering where I can turn in pop can tabs for money so I can donate the money to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Does anyone know where I can turn them in?

A: They don’t actually take them for donations for diabetes. This is a HUGE urban legend.
You can take them to the recycling depot where they will redeem the aluminum for what the weight is worth, which is very little. You would need a lot of tabs.
Snopes says: “Charity groups and the aluminum industry say they have been fighting misconseptions about collecting pop can tabs for years”

Q: Does she have diabetes?
I wanted to know if Kristen Stewart has diabetes. She was at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk To Cure Diabetes in LA this weekend and I was wondering if she actually has diabetes or if she simply was promoting herself for New Moon (coming out next week).

A: No it is NOT a publicity ploy.
She’s involved with that foundation since she was 12.
She portrayed a suffering diabetic in her movie with Jodie Foster (Panic Room).
She was also involved with Security On Campus PSA for rape victims,bcoz she was trumatized 14-year old rape victim in “Speak”,her best performace so far.

Q: If I am planning on doing a small fundraiser, should I contact the charity first?
I’ve been thinking about raising money for CODA (Central Ohio Diabetes Association) and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by shaving my head. Kind of like a “How much will you pay me to shave my head?” then giving the money to the two organizations. Should I contact these organizations beforehand?

A: Yes, you should contact them beforehand. First, if someone wants to verify that you are truly collecting money for them, then they have the real answer. 2nd, before you decide, you should have a $ amount in mind. Will you shave your head for $5? What if no one really cares if you shave your head or not and you only get a little money? I think that perhaps the shaving of the head could be a part of the fund raiser, but not the whole thing. How much do you realistically think you can get for shaving your head? Will it be enough to share with 2 such large organizations? Consider joining another fund raiser or donate to a local group. Think out your options before you speak publicly.

Q: does rickie weeks have diabetes??
i heard of the fubdraiser Rickie Weeks was doing “Dining for a Difference” charity event for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the brewers game yesterday and i was wondering if Rickie Weeks has diabetes?

A: no he does not. I was at the event. his mother and his grandparents have it.

Q: How can I start a new JDRF team?
JDRF = Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation

Are there applications I need to fill out?
Are there fee’s due, or anything?

And please don’t tell me to just join an existing group; I want to start a new group!

Thanks in advance

A: Please, check this link, I think it can help you a lot

http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=21549D5D-1279-D3DC-F99FC3593AA81480

Q: I need to find a good t-shirt company in the Dallas, TX area?
I am participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for a Cure in September and want to get t-shirts made for my team. I will only need around 10 shirts. Can anyone recommend a good t-shirt company that doesn’t require me to buy a million shirts?

A: You can try Tees and Things-
Proprietor: Hawk (Rex) and Chris Smith
Telephone: (972) 671-3944
Location: 1806 Longmont, Richardson, Texas
Be sure to call for an appointment, they work from home

Q: Why didn’t Michael Jackson win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Millennium-Issue of the “Guinness Book Of Records” names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. The following projects are supported by Michael Jackson:

AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children’s Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Heal The World Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make A Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center’s Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund
United Negro College Fund Ladder’s of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA – 28th Street/Crenshaw
He’s done more peace in his life time, then Obama will ever do… even if Obama’s life was extended by 200 years…
MICHAEL JACKSON DID TOUCH CHILDREN……..

HE TOUCHED THEIR HEARTS!

A: you forgot the pedophile award !

Q: How many carbohydrates/day should Type I Diab. have?
I have a Booth at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I am an Advocare Independent Distributor
and would like to donate something diabetic -friendly.

A: It varies depending on the age, size and how active the person. No two are the same.

Q: I sold xmas trees and raised 5k dollars and donated to JDRF. I am applying to colleges. How do I get them to n
How do i get the colleges to notice me donating money to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?

A: write an essay , sort of a college resume’ and be sure to attach it to your application for college. List all the great little things you have done that deserves recognition this is your time to shine and toot your own horn.

Q: how do you feel about peter king’s youtube vid against micheal jackson?
is you haven’t saw he video here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-gH2gAXjAw&feature=related
*PLEASE WATCH IT then answer my question if you haven’t alreay seen it*

here’s my opinion:

list of Michael Jackson’s charity works:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children’s Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center’s Atlanta Project

Michael Jackson has donated 300-500 millions of dollars to charity
don’t let me not get started on awards Michael has won and records he broke…
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE PETER KING?
(and don’t say ran for us house…your not even know out of the state of NY)

So Peter King when you’ve reached the HALF WAY mark of Michael Jackson’s accomplishments MAYbe this video will be over looked and you will gain much respect and love from people…AND media coverage when you die, until then respect the legendary MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON!

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

A: He shouldnt say stuff like that about a dead man. It’s just wrong. And i think pete forgot about all the loads of charity michael has done. He didnt even mention that in his video. That charity helped hundreds and is a huge sacrifice in itself. Michael has faced criticism all his life. Leave him alone now that he has died!

R.I.P Michael Jackson

Q: Help to find a name for our event?
My daughter and I are holding an event in aid of JDRF (juvenile diabetes research foundation), including also the promotion of the use of cloth nappies for babies and also to highlight WAHM (work at home mums/dads). We are looking for a funky, up to date and inclusive name. Any Ideas ?
WAHD ’s too of course!

A: Extravaganza Craft Fair
Welcome Home Gifts and Crafts
Do your own thing Craft and Gift fair
The Entrepreneur Extravaganza
Mixed Crafts event
All Welcome Craft and Gift fair

ermmmm its late and can’t think of anymore!!!

Q: juvenile diabetes?
Does anyone have experience with juvenile diabetes? I’m a little worried about my one year old son. Type 1 diabetes runs in my husbands family, although most of his relatives were fine until they were in their 30s and 40s. I have noticed that my son acts desperately thirsty. When we give him a drink he finishes it quickly and cries until we give him more. He will drink until he is gagging. I just looked up the symptoms of juvenile diabetes and it mentioned labored breathing as well. Several people have mentioned to me that they thought it was strange that he is always out of breath. I just assumed it was because he is always running. Other than that he is a very healthy child. We just went to the doctor yesterday and she said that he looks fantastic. He is in the 97th percentile for height and very healthy 26lbs. He is very active and never sits down. Do I have reason to be concerned?
he just went for a well baby check. If you have kids you know it’s like in the Dr.’s office with a screaming 1 year old who just got shots and a doctor who doesn’t want to waste more than 5 minutes on you. I remembered to ask about the breathing (which she said not to worry about), but frankly I forgot about his drinking habits…

A: These were my daughter’s exact symptoms. It progressed from there to fatigue and weight loss. I took her in because she was drinking so much. It took 1 minute to prick her finger and get a blood sample and a diagnosis. They then called an ambulance to take us to the hospital. They said that if I had waited one more day she would have gone into a life-threatening coma.

I have since learned that diabetes is more frequently passed through the father’s side of the family. This was our case. Her grandfather had it, but not my husband, so we weren’t that suspicious at first.

It’s such a quick, easy test… Please, please do it.

Q: Juvenile Diabetes?
i am concerned that my son might have diabetes. He has an increase in thirst about 3X as much as before. increased urination, and you can tell he just isnt feeling well. Are these common signs and what else should i look for? He has appt with the doctor next week. By the way he is 14 months old and diabetes runs in my family but usually when you get older. Does this mean he has a higher chance of diabetes even at a younger age? Any help would be great!
also what is the normal range for his blood sugar to be at for his age?

A: Yes he’s more at risk with a genetic factor, how much depends on which type is in your family and who has it. Type 2 isn’t as picky as type 1 in it’s genetics, and cousins, nephews, etc are all within its reach.

Maybe the only good thing about it is its very unique symtoms. Yes he has some symptoms. Others include funky smelling breath and pores, irritability, labored breathing, unexplained sleepiness and ultimately projectile vomiting. Call his doctor and relay your concerns. Based on their follow-up questions they’ll alleviate your fears or have you come in for a check. If you want to put your mind at ease now, you could check his ketones. They’re non-prescription urine test strips. Lay one against a wet diaper (can’t be tainted with fecal matter though). Ketone test results should be negative. If he’s newly diabetic, they’ll be thru the roof. Call your pedi right away, he’ll likely send you to the ER.

You could also check his sugar with a friend’s monitor but I really dont recommend it. There’s too much to weigh in. It matters if he’s not feeling well, when he ate last, how much and what that was. You’re not seasoned enough to consider all the variables.

Q: How do I lose weight with juvenile diabetes?
I’m 14 years old and I’ve had juvenile diabetes (otherwise known as type 1 diabetes) for about 3 years. I’m 5′8 and 160 lbs (please no rude comments about my weight.) Would you consider that to be really overweight? If so, how can I exersise without hitting so many low blood sugars? It would kind of defeat the purpose, exersising then drinking juice to get my energy back up. Thanks!

A: I’m sure your trying to watch the diet thing. ( yeah it’s hard) You can also do as much walking as possible (stopping to rest when needed). Try to keep busy by moving around a lot more and do simple exercises like you have to do in gym class. You really don’t sound like your much overweight for your height.

Q: How can I get information on paying for medical supplies for a juvenile who has diabetes?
I have a cousin that has juvenile diabetes. The family has no insurance and it probably over the income for a medical card/chips program.

A: Don’t be so sure about being over the income for the chips program. They should at least try to apply. They might have to pay a portion of the cost but would at least be able to get medical supplies with the prescription plan.

Q: What is something that I can give to the people who donate to the Juvenile Diabetes fund?
So, I wanted to start collecting money as donations for the Juvenile Diabetes fund, but I also wanted to be able to give the people who donate a little something. I also think that that would attract more people to donating. For example, when I collected money for the Breast Cancer fund, I gave out little pink Breast Cancer ribbons to each person that donated. I wanted to do something a little different for diabetes though. So, does anyone have an idea?

A: I am a captain for a team for the Diabetic Walk here in my city this weekend, and I gave out pins for people to wear that say “Support Diabetes Awareness”. There are several companies you can order from (I found mine on Google) and they really don’t cost much. I had thought about putting “I Supported Diabetes Awareness”….

People around me seem to like the starts that have “_______ donated to the American Diabetes Association Walk”….I had them at the grocery stores and they would put them in the windows so people could see how many donated.

Q: Is fattness a problem with juvenile diabetes?
First, my thanks to you all for your usefull tips regarding my son’s juvenile diabetes. We changed his diet, got a nutritionist, but he is getting plumper by the day. Is there need to worry?

A: I would be careful with the weight, yes. I hope he is eating low-fat foods along with watching carbs and exercising a little each day, like at least a 20 minute walk or better. Insulin has a tendency to make you put on weight but I believe you can concur this by the right diet and a little exercise.

Q: Why aren’t they trying to find a cure in Juvenile Diabetes? Does anyone really know the answer to this?
They say there trying to find a cure, and you hear about a possible cure every now and then on the news. But what is the real answer on why they haven’t found a cure. Is it because to much money that is spent on drugs, and doctor visits, etc is circulating around and this would hurt the economy even more if there was a cure. Juvenile Diabetes is a painful disease that is left to much in silence. Just why haven’t they found a cure?

A: What makes you think they aren’t trying? No one has called to offer youa “freebie” yet?

OF COURSE they are trying — but the cure hasn’t been found.

The NEWEST attempt uses adult stem cells injected into the pancreas. it HAS worked in mice.

But it is a LONG way from mice to men. MANY experiments must be done, procedures invented and proven safe, and finally YEARS of clinical trials using human subjects.

IF this proves to work on humans, it will be 20-30 YEARS before this cure is avialable to the public.

But they ARE working on it. Research has NOT stopped.

Juvenile Diabtes is a VERY complicated disease, and shares many commonalities with HIVB and psoriasis — both of which are uncured, as well. The current thought is that Juvenile Diabetes is an Autoimmune disease, like HIV, but htis mechansims needs MANY more years of research before it is completely understood. A cure from this source of reasearch is very possible — along wih a cure for AIDS and psoriasis — but it will be a long time coming.

Q: how does Juvenile diabetes effect your period?
I am 18 years old and have had Juvenile Diabetes for 12 years now and i do not seem to have a regular period! i am 5′6 and am not over weight at all! is this because of my Diabetes and if so what can be done about it?

A: You should talk about this with your endocrinologist. Get your hormones tested, too.

Q: I need stories about when you were first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes?
Hi,

My teacher gave me an assignment to do; find stories of when people were first diagnosed w/juvenile diabetes. She wants do know how you found out, where you found out, what the symptoms were (how often were you going to the bathroom, etc) , how you reacted, how nurses/ doctors treated you, and anything and everything else you can think of. Please dont be afraid of writing whatever you want to, right about what happened minute by minute. Include small details, and make it as long as you need to.

A: My symptoms actually started about a month or two before I found out. One of the first few signs (which I didn’t even know about at the time) was thirst. I would drink about 10 cups of water of juice a day (which was a lot more than regular). The following weeks I began having frequent urination (which I thought was from all the water I was drinking, but noo, haha.), as well as blurred vision. I actually went to the optometrist (SP?) to get glasses, because I thought my eyesight was going. When they checked my blood pressure, I noticed it was higher than normal, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The following couple of weeks, I began feeling sick as if I had a cold or fever, having a pale face, etc. On the day that I was my sickest, I went to school having a craving for an Ice-Orange Shake from Starbucks, so I woke up my dad to drive me before school. That morning I couldn’t even chew a sandwich, and I was shivering really bad. During the middle of the school day, I began to become severely pale. And was insisted to go home. I waited in the nurses office for almost an hour before my ride came. When I went home, I immediately began puking all over the carpet. I eventually had even more CRAVINGS, but this time for strawberries. My parents knew nothing of diabetes at the time, so they kept feeding me porridge (which made my blood sugar even higher!). I eventually limped all across the house.. and become unconscious. I cannot remember if this was the next day, or the same day, but all I remember was being dragged by a 911 ambulance. They did all bunch of testing (which I can’t remember, cause of the whole unconscious/barely conscious/sleepy/faint situation, haha.). All I remember was I was dropped off at some small clinic, tested, and sitting on a portable bedpan waiting for hours for something. After that situation, I was transported to UC Davis Hospital. In the car, I was EXTREMELY thirsty. And I would constantly tell the transporting doctors(?) that I was thirsty.. over and over again. Haha. When I arrived at the hospital. I was transported to the emergency care section for children (I believe, haha.). There were all sorts of tubes, and IVS stuck in my arms and hands. They would not allow me to eat or drink for the next day and a half. I did not know what was going on at the time (but during the clinic/ambulance day, even faint/unconscious, I somehow heard, ‘Oh, he has diabetes’). But it didn’t hit me at that time. If you would like to know more, haha. (considering this is already a long answer as it is), please email me at j.mths@yahoo.com for the rest of my story(:

Q: Is it possible to use human stem cells to cure juvenile diabetes?
Is it possible to use human stem cells to cure juvenile diabetes?

A: yes it is very possible. In fact human stem cells could quite possible cure certain types of cancer, parkinsons disease and many other diseases!

Q: Would someone please tell me 411 about Juvenile Diabetes & what’s the symptoms and side effects comes from?
My friend/roommate notify me about this yesterday and I told her that and I’ll look for 411 and the bad/good things to know about Juvenile Diabetes.

A: First, it’s generally called Type I diabetes now.
Symptoms:
increased thirst
increased urination
sudden weight loss
fruity smelling breath
fatigue
There are many more…
Side effects…
Diseases don’t have side effects, medications do.
Possible side effects of insulin:
hypoglycemia
infected injection site
there are others as well

If by “side effects” you mean complications of type I:
diabetic nephropathy (kdiney disease)
diabetic retinopathy (possible blindness)
diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
poor circulation
increased risk of stroke
once again, there are more.

If your friend has type 1 diabetes she needs to speak with an endocrinologist and diabetes educator.

Q: does juvenile diabetes have any affect on my ability to get drunk?
i can drink a 12 pack and not feel anything. could my diabetes have anything to do with this?

A: Alcohol IS sugar. If you have a death wish keep up the stupidity. Seems like you have a self esteem problem which will likely lead you to some serious medical problems soon. Not too smart.

Q: The Symptoms of juvenile diabetes include fatigue, increased urine output and thirst.?
why do these symptoms occur? Why would you urinate more when you have diabetes? What causes these symptoms?

A: Jessica,
There is not an exact finding as to why and how diabetes occur but symptoms are listed below:-
n both the types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less production of insulin, or no production or insulin resistance. In any of the case if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it can be identified through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Diabetes Type 1:

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

http://www.helpondiabetes.com/SymptomsofDiabetes.php

Q: Can you provide some Juvenile Diabetes items for the avatars, please?
I have 2 children w/Juvenile Diabetes & would love to have an avatar shirt or something like that w/the JDRF symbol.

A: that would be really cool

Q: Need ideas to feed 4 yr old new diagnosed with juvenile diabetes?
He cannot eat food with nitrates such as hot dogs, etc. There is so much out there that has sugar, even naturally. What are some ideas of what he might be able to eat and be willing to try and may like?

A: Get into a good site for help with meal planning and suggestions for foods that he can have. The website I’m putting below has an excellent selection of “goodies” and other great recipes that I’m sure you will find to be to your son’s liking and within the dietary requirements to keep his diabetes under control.

For hot dogs, try looking for some that are all natural ingredients like the Hebrew National brand or I believe it’s Nathans, that don’t have the nitrates and other ingredients that are not so healthy. Turkey franks or chicken franks can be a possible choice too.

I really love the dlife recipe site. I use it a lot to find new and tasty dishes and there are loads that will please a child’s taste. Take a look around and see.