Diabetes mellitus type 2 formerly non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. The classic symptoms are excess thirst , frequent urination , and constant hunger . Type 2 diabetes makes up about 90% of cases of diabetes with the other 10% due primarily to diabetes mellitus type 1 and gestational diabetes . Obesity is thought to be the primary cause of type 2 diabetes in people who are genetically predisposed to the disease. Type 2 diabetes is initially managed by increasing exercise and dietary modification . If blood glucose levels are not adequately lowered by these measures, medications such as metformin or insulin may be needed. In those on insulin there is typically the requirement to routinely check blood sugar levels. Rates of diabetes have increased markedly over the last 50 years in parallel with obesity. As of 2010 there are approximately 285 million people with the disease compared to around 30 million in 1985. Long-term complications from high blood sugar can include heart attacks , strokes , diabetic retinopathy where eyesight is affected, kidney failure which may require dialysis , and poor circulation of limbs leading to amputations . The acute complication ketoacidosis is uncommon unlike in type 1 diabetes , nonketonic hyperglycemia however may occur.
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I am aged 40 yrs, suffered from Diabetic type II .I am taking onglyza,Clycomet 3+ 850, and Clucobay 25 mg Daily. My testorane Is only 165.50 .so there is problem in my marital life also.please advice what i do?
I have been experiencing a warm sensation in my muscles for the last couple of months. I get tired and weak easily, and have been though numerous tests (one even to see if my muscles were wasting away, it came up...
How can I get my husband blood sugar down from 250? He is a type 2 diabetic and has had his sugar under control. He was on 1000 mg of metformin but was told he doesn't need it bc of the controlled sugars
i am having some tingling in mouth area cheek, tongue also. it really burns when i brush my teeth? i am a type 2 diabetic, however, a controled diabetic. no pills or shots.
i have been treated 4 times for thrush....
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i am pregnant right now bcz my date was 2nd april but it didnt happen and i checked i am pregnant so i want abortion but i do breastfeed one child from last 15 mnths so does it effect on breastfeed child...
normal fasting blood sugar reading for a 4 and 1/2 year old african american boy 45 pounds reading 141
I am 37 years old with type 2 diabetes. My height is 6ft 2in and weight is 185 lbs. Blood pressure and cholesterol tests are normal.
I was diagnosed with diabetes 12 years ago. For the first 11 years, I took Glucotrol, Glyburide and...
Dear Doctor,I am 37 Year old male and i am a diabetic patient .My resent glucose reading was FBS 163/Post 360+ and almost this is the case.Now a days i am having ED problem due which i cannot long last or not at all.I...
I am taking Ecosprin 75, I am type 2 diabetic, my sugar level are 89-174.
can I stop taking this drug, I am regularly taking Glyciphase 250, Glimestar1mg, before food morning and dinner. in addition I am using Ramiprill 10mg after breakfast along...
My niece had an elevated sed rate and glucose on lab work The sed rate was 37 and glucose 138. She is 5years old March 3rd. Was born premature at 27 weeks.My sister states intermittent left leg pain waking her from...
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My age is 52 and am a diabetic and BP and it is with in the normal range (little above).
Three days back, when I pushedback my chair, the base of the chair has hit to my heel and got a little blood injury. I am...
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User : 66 year old male, 179 cm tall, weights about 109 kg. Has a minisc injury in his knee and often collects fluid which has been extracted several times in the hospital. Has been struggling with high blood pressure and gout for twenty years....
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Is rice-eating harm full to diabetic patients? If no, to what extent(quantity) it can be taken.? How much white rice can be taken? I mean, full diet - twice a day or once a day or partly. I shall be grateful for guidance. regards.
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I have very high cholesterol . Eating oatmeal hasn t helped!! What other tips/tricks can I try? Also I am a type 2 diabetic. I eat a controlled diet of oatmeal for bfast, tuna salad for lunch (no bread), and boiled chicken with salad and rice .
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I've had bad dry mouth all day, like i'm constantly thirsty. Is that a sign of anything? I m 34, I m not diabetic, not that I know of. I had my blood sugar level tested around 2 years ago and it was fine. I drink a lot of caffeine, maybe that s why I feel dehydrated, mostly diet soda , 2-3 cans a day. But I ve never felt this much dry mouth...
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I am suffering fro steathorrea and have lost about 5 Kgs. I also have T2DM and am on insulin . (Novomix 30 - 15 & 5 units). What medicine shouild I take for steathorrea and for how long? I am 10 KGs underweight and want to gain about 10-12 Kgs. Please advise. Regards, Saurav AAAAAAA
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Ive been sick for over 2 months now. Ive been a Type 2 diabetic for 10 years. I was diagnosed with Shingles though never broke out in a rash only felt the burning sensation right side n left thigh. I was given Gabapentin 300 mg. It didnt help. Then I was diagnosed with Fibromyalsia and am currently taking Cymbalta 60 mg. This manages pain that I...
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I am taking medicine like Odipril 2.5 mg, Repace H 50 and Stamblo 2.5 mg for last 12 year to control my hypertension . Earlier I was on 5 mg Odipril But in the last year My Dr. has changed the medicine in above fashion. But right now i am having problem of swelling my feet and ankle. I am having urine very normal as per my little knowledge but...
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It happens after I have eaten too much, or eaten a meal after not eating for a while. Both bad things I know but sometimes it happens. Anyway, I get very very sleepy after eating. Kind of dizzy and go into this weird sleepy /semi conscious state where I feel like I am falling. I feel this wooshing feeling in my head like I am falling. What is...
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I am obese is water good for my heart ?
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I thought not but my crazy cousin insists that it lowers blood sugar . Thanks!
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Is diabetes classed as a disability?
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