| Q: I have diabetes, but I’d still like to have an alcoholic drink once in awhile. Is it safe?
A: Talk to your doctor first; you may be taking medications that don’t mix with alcohol. More >>
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| Q: I have type 2 diabetes. If I go on insulin, will I need to be on it forever?
A. Not necessarily. We sometimes put people with type 2 diabetes on insulin temporarily, just to bring very high blood sugar under control quickly. More >>
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| Q: I’ve heard that breastfeeding might reduce my risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Is this true?
A: You heard correctly! According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), each year of breastfeeding reduces a mother’s risk of developing diabetes by 15 percent. More >>
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| Q: My 15-year-old son was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago. How can I help him to manage his diabetes without feeling like I am always nagging him?
A: If your teenager has diabetes, you may feel scared and nervous, because the disease requires daily attention and management and can result in serious consequences. More >>
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| Q: I have diabetes, and when my blood sugar is low, I sometimes get uncooperative and confused. What can I do so the people around me know what’s going on?
A: Educate other people about your illness and the symptoms of low blood sugar. More >>
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| Q: What are the warning signs of a detached retina?
A: Look out for new flashes of light, new floaters or a decrease in vision. If you start to develop a retinal detachment, a corner of your vision might be closing in, or your nose might seem like it’s getting bigger because you’re getting a dark area where your nose would be. More >>
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| Q: Are most people aware of their blood sugar level?
A: No. According to a survey by the American Diabetes Association, seven out of 10 Americans do not know their blood glucose level. And while 18 million people have diabetes, nearly one-third of them don’t realize it because they’ve never been screened. More >>
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| Q: I would like to become an organ donor. What organs and tissues can be donated?
A: There are two categories of donation - living and deceased. Living donors can donate a kidney and sections of the liver, lungs and intestine. Deceased donors can give their heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, corneas, bones, heart valves, tendons, veins, blood vessels and skin. More >>
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