Saturday, February 28, 2009

What is the metabolic abnormality that underlies the characteristic symptoms of diabetes mellitus

What is the metabolic abnormality that underlies the characteristic symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What is the metabolic abnormality that underlies the characteristic symptoms of diabetes mellitus? A) a failure of the kidney tubules to reabsorb enough glucose from the urine B) a failure of the gastrointestinal epithelium to absorb enough glucose from the food C) an inability of the body's cells to switch from glucose metabolism to fat metabolism between meals D) an inability of the body's cells to retain glucose they have absorbed from the blood E) an inability of the body's cells to absorb enough glucose from the blood
Biology - 1 Answers
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E, for sure







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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Is there a herbal supplement that can cure diabetes mellitus

Is there a herbal supplement that can cure diabetes mellitus?

Alternative Medicine - 5 Answers
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There is a plant in India which is given to many diabetics. I dont remember the name though. You can search on google for that. I am sure you will find something.
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handle of taraxosakos's flowers.root of blackberry as boiling.apple.artichoke(but if you have pregnant or just had new baby because not good for mother's milk maybe,and if you have trouble in urinary bladder or kidney dont eat).bean.cucumber.spinach.black pepper.thyme(but not good for if pregnant or have goitre).celery.cabbage.romaine lettuce.beet.potato.orange.onion.sumac.garden cress.olive's leaf and cover.
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NOTHING WILL CURE DIABETES. Now, the herbs mentioned by others might help you control it with less drugs, but they will not heal it. Exercise and weight loss (ONLY if you're overweight) will also help reduce your need for meds. But again, nothing will heal you. Diabetes is a chronic disease.
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I know something that may help you. it is based around a rare botanical called a Mangosteen. it is grown in South East Asia and has many different medicinal benefits. This Fruit has decades of scientific studies and research that have been done from medical universities from around the world, best of all it either equals or out performs a lot of over the counter and prescription drugs that are within our reach. Most importantly It is a Natural Alternative to Medication and has worked for thousands of not millions of people go here to http://www.MyAsianSecret.com view all the information and make your opinion based on what you see and hear! look at the other sources are below.
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There might be an eastern cure...until this cure becomes widely available... If you have the Internet you have help! My friends that have diabetes use the following website and they are successfully controlling their diabetes using their website: This is the future for diabetes treatment... www.nutrihand.com I will pray for you. Never Give Up!







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Friday, February 20, 2009

•How does Diabetes Insipidus differ from Diabetes Mellitus

•How does Diabetes Insipidus differ from Diabetes Mellitus?
short simple answers please
Diabetes - 2 Answers
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diabetes insipidus is a defficiency of anti diuretic hormone(ADH), which causes the body to continually be in a state of dehydration. its caused by problems with the pituitary gland. it is controlled by a number of different meds. diabetes mellitus is divided into two types. type 1's have a definency of the insulin hormone and no longer create it. therefore the diabetic must inject insulin to mimic a regular persons insulin release. type 2 is a form of insulin resistance which means the diabetic cannot utilise the insulin they're producing to its full potential. it can be controlled by diet, tablets and sometimes insulin injections are required.
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Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to conserve water. Causes Return to top Diabetes insipidus (DI) is an uncommon condition that occurs when the kidneys are unable to conserve water as they perform their function of filtering blood. The amount of water conserved is controlled by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin. ADH is a hormone produced in a region of the brain called the hypothalamus. It is then stored and released from the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. DI caused by a lack of ADH is called central diabetes insipidus. When DI is caused by a failure of the kidneys to respond to ADH, the condition is called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Central diabetes insipidus is caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland as a result of: Head injury Infection Surgery Tumor Nephrogenic DI involves a defect in the parts of the kidneys that reabsorb water back into the bloodstream. It occurs less often than central DI. Nephrogenic DI may occur as an inherited disorder in which male children receive the abnormal gene that causes the disease from their mothers. Nephrogenic DI may also be caused by: Certain drugs (such as lithium, amphotericin B, and demeclocycline) High levels of calcium in the body (hypercalcemia) Kidney disease (such as polycystic kidney disease) Symptoms Return to top Excessive thirst May be intense or uncontrollable May involve a craving for ice water Excessive urine volume Exams and Tests Return to top MRI of the head Urinalysis Urine output Treatment Return to top The cause of the underlying condition should be treated when possible. Central diabetes insipidus may be controlled with vasopressin (desmopressin, DDAVP). You take vasopressin as either a nasal spray or tablets. If nephrogenic DI is caused by medication (for example, lithium), stopping the medication may help restore normal kidney function. However, after many years of lithium use, the nephrogenic DI may be permanent. Hereditary nephrogenic DI and lithium-induced nephrogenic DI are treated by drinking enough fluids to match urine output and with drugs that lower urine output. Drugs used to treat nephrogenic DI include: Anti-inflammatory medication (indomethacin) Diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and amiloride) Outlook (Prognosis) Return to top The outcome depends on the underlying disorder. If treated, diabetes insipidus does not cause severe problems or reduce life expectancy. The Differences Between Diabetes Insipidus and Sugar Diabetes Trying to explain what diabetes insipidus is can be challenging enough, without having it confused with "the other diabetes"-sugar diabetes (diabetes mellitus). Both share the word "diabetes" in the name, and both involve thirst and frequent urination, although in DI, urination is more frequent and in much greater volumes than the more common sugar diabetes, and the urine is subsequently extremely dilute and a very pale yellow color or almost clear. But beyond that, there's not much else in common. Some people with DI refer to their condition as either "central DI" or "nephrogenic DI" (depending on what's applicable), because it avoids the confusion caused when people not familiar with DI hear the word diabetes. The more you know about both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus, the better able you are to explain your condition to others-from family members to primary care physicians or emergency technicians. A good starting place is to know the meaning of the words themselves. Diabetes is derived from the Greek verb diabainein, which means to stand with legs apart, as in urination. Diabetes mellitus means, literally, honey-sweet urine (back when doctors would sometimes actually taste people's urine to make a diagnosis). Diabetes insipidus means bland or insipid urine. There are four forms of DI: central DI (also referred to as pituitary or neurogenic DI), nephrogenic DI, gestational DI and dipsogenic DI. DI is caused by the lack of the antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) or the kidney's inability to respond to this hormone. Sugar diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, comes in two different forms: adult-onset diabetes and insulin-dependent diabetes. Sugar diabetes is caused by lack of the hormone insulin. Not only are DI and sugar diabetes separate conditions, but the diagnostic tests and treatments are different, as well.






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Monday, February 16, 2009

What is the environment of having a gestational diabetes mellitus

what is the environment of having a gestational diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes - 2 Answers
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Gestational diabetes (or gestational diabetes mellitus, GDM) is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. No specific cause has been identified, but it is believed that the hormones produced during pregnancy increase a woman's resistance to insulin, resulting in impaired glucose tolerance.
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Hi there, Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes in several respects, involving a combination of relatively inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness; the hormones of pregnancy can cause insulin resistance in women genetically predisposed to developing this condition. It occurs in about 2%–5% of all pregnancies and may improve or disappear after delivery. Gestational diabetes is fully treatable but requires careful medical supervision throughout the pregnancy as even though it may be transient, untreated gestational diabetes can damage the health of the fetus or mother. About 20%–50% of affected women develop type 2 diabetes later in life.





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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Where does diabetes mellitus fall on the disability scale

Where does diabetes mellitus fall on the disability scale?

Diabetes - 4 Answers
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it is not considered a disability.
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Someone with Diabetes should be able to manage this disease with proper diet, exercise and medical care, thus, no need for disability.
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It doesn't
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If you are receiving proper treatment,then nowhere on the disability scale. But if not treated or if it is untreatable,then disability may occur ranging from moderate to severe and depending on the work you will be doing.





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Sunday, February 8, 2009

Shouldn't GLUCONEOGENESIS take place in a insulin dependent (diabetes mellitus) person,NOT Glycogenesis

Shouldn't GLUCONEOGENESIS take place in a insulin dependent (diabetes mellitus) person,NOT Glycogenesis?
It seems to make sense that instead of Glycogenesis, Gluconeogenesis should take place because glucose is from a non-carb source, that being insulin, which is basically protein...
Biology - 1 Answers
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Insulin is just a hormone, it is not involved in the metabolic processes that it stimulates. Hormones are usually metabolised and removed form the body as waste after they have spent a certain amount of time circulating in the body. So, although insulin IS a protein, it is not broken down and used to form glycogen. Instead, it stimulates glucose uptake by some cells and then the glucose that is waken into the cells are used to form glycogen (glycogenesis).






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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Is it safe or okay to take d4 thermal shock if i have type 1 diabetes mellitus

Is it safe or okay to take d4 thermal shock if i have type 1 diabetes mellitus?
I am reading and researching and i am getting mixed results form both doctors and websites
Diabetes - 2 Answers
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Like any supplement claiming to do everything that does, it's full of bull. There is absolutely no scientific research behind any of those claims, and it's all out to get your money. I wouldn't bother.... It won't do anything.
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It depends how your diabetes is treated and how well it's controlled. I can't see any carbohydrate blockers in d4 (anything that blocks carb absorption should def be avoided!) so it should be ok if you're on basal bolus or a pump (don't try it on mixed insulins). Check your blood sugars more often than usual, esp when you start using it, and adjust your insulin to account for any changes in your metabolism. Make sure you follow the packet directions closely. Good luck xx






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