Diabetes

Questions and Answers

1. Because of her diabetes, my mom has nerve damage to her feet -- what kind of footwear does she need to avoid problems?

   - My mother has neuropathy, a diabetes-related complication. What kind of shoes and socks will help protect her feet?
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2. What extra precautions should my dad with diabetes take when he has the flu?

   - Are there any extra measures my father, who has type 2 diabetes, should take if he's sick with the flu, a cold, or another minor ailment?
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3. Is it OK if my mom with type 2 diabetes drinks alcohol?

   - Is it OK to drink alcohol with type 2 diabetes? My mother likes to drink alcohol socially, but I worry that this will affect her type 2 diabetes.
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4. What is insulin resistance?

   - What "insulin resistance" means, how it affects people with type 2 diabetes, and what you can do to treat the condition.
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5. My mom has type 2 diabetes. Could she also have dementia?

   - My mom will be 69. She has type 2 diabetes. For several months now she has been calling the police saying someone broke into her home, her car, they stole this, that, you name it, they have taken it from her or her car. After some time goes by she or I will find the item or items. She is on several medications...
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6. Will Lantus Help With Dawn Phenomenon?

   - Will a long-acting insulin help a parent with type 2 diabetes deal with the "dawn phenomenon?"
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7. Should a person with uncontrolled blood sugar be on an insulin pump?

   - Should a person with uncontrolled blood sugar be on an insulin pump? Find out at Caring.com!
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8. How common is Type 1.5 diabetes?

   - I was diagnosed with Type 1.5 diabetes at the age of 19. How common is that? Find out at Caring.com.
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9. What constitues high blood sugar?

   - How high should a sugar reading get and if it's too high what do I do to lower it?
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10. What's an A1c test and why is it important for my dad to take it?

    - A diabetes expert gives you the scoop on A1c tests and why your parent with diabetes might need one.
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