Thursday, April 28, 2011

Can I become a private pilot

Can I become a private pilot?
I am 16, have 20/20 vision (I had eye surgery to get intraocular lens transplants, no side effects, no glare issues, perfect vision all around) and have hypothyroidism (perfectly controlled with synthroid) and have IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) that is controlled with 2 types of injected insulin. I live in Connecticut and want to begin training to obtain my private pilots license. Will these conditions keep me grounded? And if so, can a get a waiver for them? Thanks everyone.
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I'm glad you love your horse named Nick. As for your question, I would keep horseback riding because you will not be able to pass your 3rd class medical exam with IDDM or hypothyroidism right off the bat. You would need to get a special issuance waiver for both conditions. I don't see your vision history as being a problem. FAR 67.313 under the FAA medical requirements state: The general medical standards for a third-class airman medical certificate are: (a) No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that requires insulin or any other hypoglycemic drug for control. (b) No other organic, functional, or structural disease, defect, or limitation that the Federal Air Surgeon, based on the case history and appropriate, qualified medical judgment relating to the condition involved, finds -- (1) Makes the person unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the privileges of the airman certificate applied for or held; or (2) May reasonably be expected, for the maximum duration of the airman medical certificate applied for or held, to make the person unable to perform those duties or exercise those privileges. (c) No medication or other treatment that the Federal Air Surgeon, based on the case history and appropriate, qualified medical judgment relating to the medication or other treatment involved, finds -- (1) Makes the person unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the privileges of the airman certificate applied for or held; or (2) May reasonably be expected, for the maximum duration of the airman medical certificate applied for or held, to make the person unable to perform those duties or exercise those privileges. Regarding procuring a waiver for mellitus, a medical history or diagnosis of diabetes mellitus requiring insulin or other hypoglycemic drugs for control are disqualifying, but it may be possible to get a waiver (special issuance). The AME can help expedite the FAA review by assisting you in gathering medical records and submitting a current specialty report. You also will need a special issuance waiver for your hypothyroidism. The AME may issue an airman medical certificate if you are euthyroid, stable, and do not have other organ system involvement. The AME must document the period of stability, laboratory evidence of euthyroid state and absence of other organ system of the FAA Form 8500-8.
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for become a private pilot for example in italy, you go in secodary aeronautics school (for example in turin turin flynig institute)take a noun and ppl that is licence for pilot private that cost as of 5ooo euro(7428american dollar) at 15ooo euro (22284 american dollars) i hope of answer but i am italian and i speak italian e so and so english because us there are a mistake in bocca al lupo or good luck ciao good buy at italy
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Apply for a Student Lic.... it's a Medical... You'll find out real quick if you qualify . . Gotta Fly... Mike & "Jaz" the Flying Dog . . .
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With insulin dependent diabetes, you cannot get a medical, so you can't become a private pilot. However, a Sport Pilot certificate requires no medical, provided you have not actually failed an aviation medical exam and have a state issued drivers license (the presumption being that if the state considers you fit to drive, you're fit to fly a light-sport aircraft. However, you will be limited to flying aircraft with no more than two seats, with some speed and other limitations. Don't even try to get a medical, since if you fail it (and you will) you can't even fly as a Sport Pilot. If you're training for SP, you can get a student pilot certificate that doesn't include a medical. Part of the SP no medical thing is that you self certify that you're fit to fly, which is between you and your conscience. Otherwise, your only option will be to fly ultralights, which are also a lot of fun, but single seat only and even more limitations (along with some freedoms that licensed pilots _don't_ have).
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Of course you can, i think these conditions are enough to become a private pilot. Hope for the best and all the best from my side.
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U CAN BE A PILOT

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Diagnosis of Kidney disorders thru Urine samples

Diagnosis of Kidney disorders thru Urine samples?
okay so i had this lab wheree i had 4 urine samples. and i had to determine which had diabetes mellitus, insipidus and brights disease. we tested the urine sample with benedict solution, the pH of the urine, and mixing biuret reagent. How would i be able to determine which samples are with what disease. Anything in paticular i am looking for?
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It would be great if you had a chance to do some microscopic analysis, you could look for blood or kidney casts and that would make it easy to pick out the Brights Disease. As for the mellitus and insipidus is there anyway you can run a glucose test? What was the pH you got for the samples. Is this for a class?
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A blood work should also be performed, to check your creatinine and BUN. Best of luck!

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

What do high or low levels of sodium in urine indicate

What do high or low levels of sodium in urine indicate?
And are sodium levels in urine affected by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus or Bright's disease? Thanks :)
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Diabetes can effect the level of sodium A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See an illustration of the adrenal glands or the kidneys.) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride or in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Too much sodium in the diet may raise blood pressure in some people. For those who have high blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage higher. Heart failure gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics. Severe diarrhea or vomiting or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. Sodium in 24-hour urine collection Normal: 40â€“220 milliequivalents (mEq)/day or 40â€“220 millimoles (mmol) (SI units) Sodium in one-time urine sample Normal: Greater than 20 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) Many conditions can affect sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and medical history. For more on diabetes complications visit my free website http://www.reddiabetes.com

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

What disease will these risk factors of heart disease will lead to

What disease will these risk factors of heart disease will lead to? ?
The risk factors are: 1.)cholesterol 2.)High blood pressure 3.)smoking 4.)diabetes mellitus 5.)obesity Note: My question means that what will be the heart disease that will be the effect of the following risk factors.
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Coronary artery disease, then death

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I am type II diabestes, 3.30am was 171 and 117 when I awake up at 9.00am. How can get it normal

I am type II diabestes, 3.30am was 171 and 117 when I awake up at 9.00am. How can get it normal?
I have diabetes mellitus, almost having between 116 to 125 in the morning. How can get it normal?
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I'm in the UK, and our numbering system is different to yours, so i don't understand that part of it. If it means your blood sugar is very high, it may mean you need a certain type of drug to help your body cope. You really need to see a medical person because only they can give personal advice. Why not make an appointment Monday, then they can put your mind at rest. Best of luck, Judith
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First of all, stop all eating after 6 PM. Second exercise, exercise exercise. That means a 30 minute walk everyday. Then I think you will acheive your objective. For me I would not check at 3;30 am. Instead I would , And I do, a HBA1C test every 3 months. That gives me a more accurate gauge of my diabetes control. For me the least amount of testing is the best. My Hba1c is between 5.6 and 5.9. So this is why I don't bother to check daily. Testing can get you chasing needless ghosts. We have Diabetes, and we never will be perfect!By the way , the test every 3 months , also have fasting sugar level between 110 and 117. Good luck to you. I know I will get a lot of flack from other answerers , but that how I do it.
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I am reading an interesting book called the PH miricale for Diabetes. Dr. Young who wrote the book says that patients who become more alkaline suffer much less from the bad health of diabetes, and start to require 50% less insulin and other medications. I suggest that you start to drink 9.5 PH water and you will get better. Your blood sugar levels can vary throughout the night, and even go up before you eat once you wake up in the morning. Remember that your fat cells can release sugars back into the bloodstream too. Google 9.5 Healthy water diabetes, and you will get several results. Here is a U-tube from a guy in Japan that was so sevier that they planned on removing his foot, but he was able to walk out of the hospital by drinking alkaline water and soaking his feet in acidic water to kill the gangrene. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gWXsg-OhAs&feature=related Soft drinks are really acidic, and should not be consumed. However it is acidic enough to kill bacteria on contact.! Best of luck to you.

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Is there herbal natural solution for diabetese

is there herbal natural solution for diabetese?
I am suffering from type 2 diabetes (non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus). I am looking for a herbal / natural / ayurvedic solution which is safe and effective for long term use.
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No. There are many things that claim to be, but in truth, they don't do much of anything. And some of it can interact badly with the drugs you are taking for your diabetes. I have done my time in the hospital trying alternatives......

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Why don't people realize there is an big difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Why don't people realize there is an big difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Not just in the way it develops, but in the way it's treated. And it's not just those two. There is type 1, type 2, gestational ... and that's just diabetes MELLITUS! There's also a diabetes insipidus that doesn't have anything to do with blood sugar levels. It drives me crazy for someone to ask a diabetes related question and not specify which type. Maybe I'm taking this too seriously, but when I come here I come because I want to help (and to learn) and it's impossible when people do not include these basic details. 10 points goes to whoever can give the differences between type 1 and type 2, accurately and in detail. Sorry for the rant, thanks for listening :D Mr Peachy, I am so disappointed in you. The definition of 'diabetes' has nothing to do with blood sugar. You would have known that if you had even read my question to the end. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11148 Actually I don't know all the 50 states' capitals anymore. But that doesn't effect anyone's health. And if I were in the geography section and 10 people per day came there and said that the capital of California was Las Vegas, you would see me post a similar rant there. daeve930, absolutely right. I met a young, very thin woman with type 2 who had never been heavy. It does happen, some can't avoid it. I feel for you. And Word Nerd ... thank you for sympathizing with me. That did make me feel a bit better :o) Actually I did want you to bore me, but I don't blame you for not wanting to strain your fingers. This question will be buried in a day and it won't make a difference.
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Type 1, is genetic ussually Type 2, is for overweight people
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A simple way to remember it is: Type 1 is Diabetes of the thin, Type 2 is Diabetes of the fat.
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Type 1: Juvenile and/or insulin dependant. Type 2: Adult onset, non insulin dependant. Both have genetic factors. And to all of you who think type 2 is for fat people, go screw yourself and get a damn clue before opening your ignorant mouths. It just so happens that diabetes, and many of the medicines to treat it CAUSE people to gain weight. that said, I do think you're taking it too seriously. When I was diagnosed, and with every doctor since, the term "Type 1" or "Type 2" has never even been mentioned. I have a family history of it, so I knew the difference, but for most patients it's never mentioned, and it really doesn't matter. You can usually tell by the question and background which the person has, and in most cases, for the question asked it really doesn't matter.
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Because people are too lazy to read about illness and disease. Everyone would rather sit in front of the TV and take everything on TV at face value.
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Type II - unable to efficiently use insulin Type I - unable to make insulin How's that??? And I could explain the differences to a level of detail that would bore everyone and strain my fingers. But the posts here are the perfect illistration of how poorly both are understood. And I agree....it does get frustrating, because except for the fact that both end up with high blood sugar levels, they have little else in common (cause, treatment, potential cures, etc...). That's why I like being involved with the JDRF over the ADA.
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My husband has had diabetes type 1 since he was 5 years old, and it can only be controlled with insulin. Diet and exercise help the blood sugar levels stay more even. Their pancreas make no insulin at all.There is no cure yet. Type 2 diabetes is controlled by pills and sometimes insulin and can be cured if you eat right and lose weight, but not only the obese get this type though it is more likey. Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin their pancreas secretes is either not enough or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. This is called insulin-resistance. When there isn't enough insulin or the insulin is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) can't get into the body's cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, the body's cells are unable to function properly. Something I found on the web to explain better.
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There's also type 1.5, or Syndrome X (which might be briefly classified as adult onset, insulin dependent) ..... and that bastard stepchild of diabetes: hypoglycemia. Too many people don't realize that low blood sugar is just another manifestation of the disease. I refer everybody to the ADA's website. People think they know a whole lot more about our disease than they actually do.
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I've already explained the differences in detail... lots of times. You apparently already know the differences. About the only thing they have in common is the potential for high blood sugar (the definition of 'diabetes'). Can you name the 50 states and their capitals? Can you name the guy that brought the "Big Four" together in the 1860s to get the trans Sierra railroad put through to Promontory Point, Utah? Do you know the difference between a germanium and silicon transistor? See what I mean? It depends on your level of interest in a given subject. Most people on Yahoo! Answers can barely remember their birthdate.. Lighten up, okay? Getting stressed will just raise your blood glucose level anyway. Whether you're insulin resistant, or if your beta cells are toast.
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hey i found out a couple of months back that i have Diabetes type 1... i know how to treat it and what it is but i dont get what has caused it? no one else in my family has ever had it before can anyone help? x
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Lots of bad answers here, especially the ones who relate Type II to being fat. While that MAY be true, many diabetics aren't fat until they get it, and others never get fat. One of the first sypmtoms is unexplained weight loss. My mom was Type II and never weighed over 120 pounds even pregnant and soaking wet. I've had Type II for many years, even when I was quite thin and taught 24 ballet classes a week. How much more exercise could I get than that! I really do resent people who tell me "if you just..." When you're diabetic and control it with diet and excercise, I MIGHT consider taking your advice. Type I is insulin deficient. Type II -- you make insulin but your body doesn't know what to do with it or you're insulin deficient but not in the same way. Lots of Type II take insulin. And diabetes insipidus is so far from this disease, it should have a totally different name.
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My Daughter is Type 1, diagnosed at age 10 six years ago. Type 1 Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin. In this case the body attacks an organ known as the pancreas where insulin is made. Those with Type 1 Diabetes are required to take insulin injections to move sugar from the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed before age 40. Type 2 Diabetes occurs when insulin that the body produces is less efficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream. Some sugar is moved out of the blood, just not as effectively compared to a person with normal insulin efficiency. High blood sugars are a result of this. Diet, exercise, weight loss, and possible medications are the treatment for this type of diabetes. Occasionally, someone with Type 2 may be placed on insulin to better control blood sugars. This type of diabetes is associated with physical inactivity and obesity. Type 2 Diabetes used to be thought of as the adult onset type of diabetes.
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well...I won't be getting 10 points from you cause I don't feel like explaining the differences cause I like ranting more :) I think part of the reason why people don't realize the differences between type 1, type 2, gestational, etc is because of the media. 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 and when the media decides to do a report on diabetes, its usually about type 2. The only problem is that the media doesn't say type 2...they just say diabetes. I absolutly love some of the answers to questions that involve type 1..."if you lose weight and eat healthy, theres a possibility that you might completly get off your meds"...haha, right, most type 1's are thin to begin with, lose weight and you're anorexic. .yeah a type 1 will lose weight if they go off their meds....but only cause their sugar is too high
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Yeah, what ml88b said.

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Is it safe or even recommended to breastfeed a newborn if you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes

Is it safe or even recommended to breastfeed a newborn if you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes?
Or any other kind of diabetes for that matter (Type I or Type II)? Please forgive me if this sounds silly or retarded but wouldn't the diabetes be transmitted to the infant through the breast milk at all? In other words, if the nursing mother's blood sugar levels are sky high, isn't she passing on all that excess sugar to her baby that way? Also, I know that there is a strong chance that the Gestational Diabetes may disappear a few weeks after the baby is born but what if it doesn't? What if the Gestational Diabetes transforms its evil self into full blown Diabetes Mellitus Type I for example? Thank you so much for your time and effort! Serious replies only please!
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It's absolutely fine to breastfeed a child even if you have diabetes! If the mother's blood sugar levels were that high, she'd pass out. Surprisingly, breastfeeding can actually stabilize a mother's blood sugar.
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Yes, it is safe to breastfeed with diabetes :)
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Yes. You can breastfeed. Diabetes is not a contagious illness. The only way it is passed on is in the genes. You're not silly for asking. It shows you're a concerned mother.
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Don't worry about it-- it's still safe AND recommended to breastfeed your baby. http://www.babycenter.com/0_breastfeeding-and-diabetes_8683.bc#section2 Can I breastfeed? Yes, provided you monitor your diet and lifestyle extra carefully in order regulate your condition. Some women report better overall health â€” and less of a need for insulin â€” during lactation, possibly because of their body's natural adjustment to physical and metabolic changes after delivery. In fact, a diabetic's need for insulin drops abruptly within hours after birth. The stress-busting hormone oxytocin that a woman's body releases during breastfeeding can also help a diabetic mom feel better physically and emotionally. Breastfeeding will give your infant a head start on a healthy life. It also may help his blood sugar levels â€” which react in utero to his mother's glucose imbalance â€” adjust. A medical expert should monitor your baby immediately after birth to make sure this happens naturally or with the help of oral or intravenous glucose. If you have diabetes, your milk may take five or six days (rather than three or four) to come in.
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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes while pregnant with my last child. Not only was it healthy but it was recommended. I breastfed that child and it worked out perfectly. I no longer had diabetes after giving birth and my child had/has no blood sugar level problems. The child is 3 yrs old now. Good Luck!! The only stupid/silly question is the question never asked.
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Yes, it is absolutely safe, and very much encouraged, as it can actually reduce the severity of the gestational diabetes! Breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers Reduction in insulin dose postpartum was significantly greater in those who were breastfeeding than those who were bottle feeding Davies, H.A., "Insulin Requirements of Diabetic Women who Breast Feed." British Medical Journal, 1989
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It is understandable to be concerned about these issues, they are legitimate things to worry about. I have given birth 4 times. With my 4th pregnancy, I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and last year I was diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, which is a form of pre-diabetes. The word Gestational is directly related to pregnancy, so the diabetes that pregnant women develop does most typically go away as soon as the baby, most specifically the placenta, is delivered. It is actually not that common for the diabetes to still be present after the birth, but it can happen sometimes. Most times, if there are still signs of diabetes after the birth it can be attributed to an undiagnosed case of Type 1 or Type 2 that the mother had BEFORE she was even pregnant. Type 1 Diabetes is a disease that usually is diagnosed early in childhood or adolescence and is the reason it was once called Juvenile Diabetes. Women with Type 1 Diabetes who go on to have a baby are closely monitored and the use of insulin and proper diet can control the disease quite well. Women who have Type 2 or who develop Gestational Diabetes also can control their insulin levels most typically with diet, but sometimes insulin is required. If a diabetic has a spike in blood sugar for whatever reason, there is no risk involved to a breast fed baby. Breast milk is not made up of blood in anyway, so any excess sugar in mom's blood is not going transfer to breast milk. Women who develop Gestational Diabetes usually leave the hospital free of any signs of diabetes, but it is important to note that having Gestational Diabetes puts you in a higher risk category to develop Type 2 later in life. My kids are now 28, 26, 23, and 10. Because I had Gestational Diabetes with my 4th pregnancy when I was 38 years old, my doctor has yearly monitored my blood sugar levels. At my yearly physical last year, my test results came back at the level that classified me as pre-diabetic. I will not be able to avoid eventually becomming Type 2 diabetic, but I can continue to work hard at eating right, exercising, and trying to stay at a healthy weight in an attempt to ward off the Type 2 as long as I can. If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, your doctor should give you information about it, but if they don't, ask for it. Knowledge is your best defense in fighting off things that make you worried or fearful.
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Yes. It isn't contagious, you know. Breast milk regulates itself pretty well. http://www.breastfeed.com/articles/overcoming-difficulties/diabetic-moms-2688/
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Never a silly question, you're worried. As people have said, it's better for you and the bub to BF. Diabetes in any form isn't contagious, you only get type 1 when you're a child, you get it because your immune system somehow sees your pancreas as a threat, and attacks it. The only treatment is life-long insulin injections. Type 2 is when your pancreas can't produce enough insulin, and can be helped by diet, tablets, and injections. Having G. Diabetes does put you at risk for type 2 in the future, so stay healthy. BF is the best for everyone, and it'll help you, and the bub, and Breastmilk contains exactly what your baby needs. No more, no less. Good luck, and hope things go well.

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