Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose from the blood into most cells (primarily muscle and fat cells, but not central nervous system cells). Therefore deficiency of insulin or the insensitivity of its receptors plays a central role in all forms of diabetes mellitus.
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Hey, Ive been on metformin for a few months for insulin ressistance/diabetes and its been making me really ill. so my specialist says to stop and that next time i see him hes going to put me on something diffrent, does anyone kow what this could be, I dont know of any alternatives at all.
Just […]
anyone know any?
Answer: Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.
Some diabetes symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you […]
*Drink more fresh filtered water ~ to hydrate your body properly and aid in elimination;
*Eat more fibre filled foods such as wholegrain bread and cereals, ground up nuts and seeds, crunchy fresh vegies like carrotts and celery, fresh fruit like green apples ~ this will help bulk up your movements and ease the passage through […]
Pig and human insulin, for example, differ in one amino acid, namely the carboxy-terminal amino acid of the so-called B-chain. This so-called B30 amino acid is alanine in pig insulin but threonine in the human. Pig insulin could therefore be converted into human insulin by replacing this B30 amino acid by threonine and a number […]
Diet coke is a “free” drink for diabetics (as we like to call carb free foods in my house). Regular diet coke is not a good choice for hot days or for any hydrating purposes. Choose caffeine free diet coke, as regular diet coke negates hydration.
Don't drink soda all the time. Diet […]
hey, so, my dad has diabetes but i dont know much about it, it's kinda awkward to ask, as you would know if you had met my dad.
all i know is that he can't eat sugar and he takes pills.
i know basic stuff about it from school, like there are two types and it is […]
I want some m&ms.
Answer: Give me a break.
I have been eating those new big sized M& M's.
Just count your carbs.You can eat every food on this panet.
Who told you not to eat sugar ? They are wrong.
Please see a decent endocrinologist, a dietitian who will help you count carbs and then you can enjoy M& […]
symptom that i am driving myself crazy. Every little thing i attribute it to diabetes. When i drink water or eat anything. This stinks.
Answer: Not a symptom of diabetes. Dry lips indicate dehydration, and also, dry skin and lips are typical during the winter months. Newly presenting diabetics are often dehydrated, but […]
Well think about it this way.
If you eat the sugar and your body will not naturally kick in to help you get rid of it in some form, you must know how to get rid of that sugar you eat.
If you take insulin shots, you can eat the m&m's but you will have […]