Can I test for type 1 diabetes using things I have at home?

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I've just been told I may have diabetes [I wasn't told what type but it must be type 1 because I'm only 16 and I have a BMI of 18.5 so I'm obviously not overweight, so it has to be type 1]. I can't see my doctor for another week, and I really need to know. I can't order anything online, and I live too far from any drugstores to be able to get there. Is there anything I can do?
Was the somebody, that told you that you may have diabetes, a member of
the medical profession? That can be a very mean thing to do, telling
someone they have a medical problem, without having the knowledge
to back it up. Look how you've worried and it is highly likely that you
do not have it. Remain calm and see your dr. next week. If you have it,
you will have it all your life and you will learn to manage it. Don't be
fearful.  (+ info)

what are the problems of swollen feet in type 1 diabetes?

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I've had type 1 diabetes for about 4 month and am on insulin injections twice daily. The last couple of days my feet have been sore and today when i got up my feet and ankles were swollen as well as sore. Lastly, my toenails have become very thick, brittle and of a yellow colour. Can anyone give me any advice please.
i have been diagnosed with type 1 diabiites for a few months now. i have noticed over the last couple of weeks my toes nails habr changed colour and texture. they are becoming yellow and brittle. now, over the last few days my feet semed to have swelled and my legs are doing the same.
Go to the doctor, this is a common symptom for newly diagnosed diabetics. Your body was very unhealthy before diagnosis and now it is trying to get back into sync. It is not good to hold that much water in your tissues so the doctor will rule out issues and then probably give you a diuretics. Regarding your toenails, diabetics are prone to fungal infections. The worse control you have, the more you can get fungal infections. Talk to your doctor about this. They may say to wait and see if there is an improvement as your sugars get better or they may send you to a podiatrist. There are treatments for the fungus.

Good luck!  (+ info)

good ways to keep your blood sugar low when you are a type 1 diabetic?

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I just found out a couple of days ago that I'm a type 1 diabetic. Definitely a new thing you have to get use to by checking your carbs on everything you eat as well as checking your blood sugar and giving yourself an insulin shot. I was just wondering what are somethings I could eat and other ways that could keep my blood sugar down? Any ideas?
My doctor put me on the "Little House on the Prairie" diet. Basically, if they didn't have it back then you shouldn't eat it now. This cuts out most of the processed foods but there are still some foods out there that will raise your bs. Also, be careful of foods that say "sugar free" because they can still have sugar alcohols which raise bs and cause gas. South Beach has a nice selection of quick meals that are lower in carbs. South Beach diet phase 2 is another good idea. The ADA has a list of "free" foods on their website (ones that should have minimum impact on your bs).

I went out and bought a nutrition book by Calorie King and carried that around for awhile til I got a better Idea on portions a carbs. It also has a section on chain restaurant menus. Big help!!!  (+ info)

Does anyone know if Type 1 diabetes is hereditary?

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My partner has Type 1 diabetes (the insulin dependent -non lifestyle dependent sort) and we are planning on having a child. Is this hereditary and is there anything that can be done to stop or lower the chances of it being passed down?
Amount the various factors for Diabetes Type 1, hereditary reasons are also one of the factor but this can not be ATTRIBUTED FULLY TO DIABETES.

Type-1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.

Type 1 Diabetes - Results from the failure of the body to produce insulin, the hormone that, unlocks the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5 to 10 per cent of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes.

Various factors may contribute to type 1 diabetes, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. Despite active research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. But advances in blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery have simplified the daily routine of managing type 1 diabetes. With proper treatment, people who have type 1 diabetes can expect to live long, healthy lives.. -  (+ info)

Does Type 1 diabetes automatically disqualify you from being a police officer?

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I am 21 years old and I want to apply to local police agencies in Maryland, particularly Prince George's County and Howard County. I have had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 13 and I have always had excellent control (a1c between 5.0- 6.0). I have done research on whether diabetes will disqualify me from getting a job and the results seem to be mixed. Any information or links references on the topic would be a huge help.
No, it doesn't. It DOES disqualify you from any of the armed forces though. As an EMT myself, I never had any problems with it.

You would really have to contact the local police or sheriff's department to find out for sure but I know many diabetics that work in public safety.

EMT  (+ info)

Are type 1 diabetics more prone to common viruses, such as cold and flu?

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I'm a type 1 diabetic, and 17 years old. Is my body more exposed to illnesses due to my diabetes, or am I just about the same as everyone else?
You are young, so you shouldn't have any problems. As you get older however, you will be more susceptible to cold and flus.
Just stay healthy.  (+ info)

How can I lose weight while taking insulin for Type 1 diabetes?

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I have had Type 1 for 10 years and have gained 60 lbs since starting insulin therapy in 2000! My nutritionist gave me little insight by telling me that insulin makes you gain weight, I need to take less. But how, and still get the nutrition I need?
Hi,

You might want to read this book.

Dr. Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes.

The PH Miracle for Diabetes. By Dr. Young

By eating more foods that are low on the Glycemic index, then it might be possible to use less insulin each day, doing what your nutritionist said.

Try eating some oatmeal for breakfast, and add some cinnamon. This should be a meal that slowly changes to blood sugars, and is good for you.

Another hint - what sugar level are you trying to maintain?

What levels are you staying at when you test the sugar levels?

Lets say that you now are staying between 90 and 110, yet if you took 1 less unit of medication, it might go up to say 120 - 140. This is not dangerous, so you might be better off, and able to lose that weight that you wanted to.

There is also a hormone that is made in the liver to bring up blood sugar levels by burning body fats that had been stored previously. I need to get that hormone working - so I can burn up some of the weight that I have gained too! LOL

I don't know if you are drinking a lot of soft drinks, but I suggest that you give them up forever. The PH of a soft drink is only about 2.5 to 3.0 PH, this is not very good for the body.

I suggest that you read the books, and start to use the tips.

Good Luck!  (+ info)

Is there an environmental factor to developing type 1 diabetes?

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I know that there is for sure when it comes to type 2 diabetes because if a person's weight is kept in check, he/she will have a better chance of not developing diabetes. But what about type 1 diabetes?
Environmental factors that have been implicated:

-Viruses
-Exposure to gluten, soy, and casein (these food proteins can possibly stimulate the autoimmune response in those prone to Type 1 diabetes). Casein (milk protein) studies are being done right now to see if avoiding casein in infant formula will reduce the risk of Type 1 diabetes in infants with the known susceptibility genes. The study is called 'TRIGR'.
-A lack of Omega 3 EFA and Vitamin D. Recent studies have come out confirming that Omega 3 is protective against Type 1 diabetes, as is Vitamin D. High Vitamin D and Omega 3 levels decrease risk, but do not eliminate it entirely of course.
-Stress, trauma, accidents, illness, and/or pregnancy also seem to cause a shift in immune function that can trigger the disease in people prone to it.
-Some medications have been linked to Type 1 diabetes, although there is usually no conclusive proof in most cases.

All cases of *autoimmune* Type 1 diabetes require an interaction between genes that make them susceptible AND an environmental trigger. Note that there may be *many* possible triggers, and one may need any number of combinations to develop the disease depending on their genes. Different genes may even have different triggers. Also, some people may have so much genetic susceptibility that they will develop the disease from virtually *any* trigger no matter what.

There are cases of "Type 1" diabetes that are not autoimmune, and can be caused by direct trauma to the pancreas, a virus acting directly on the pancreas (no autoimmunity), or secondary to a disease like Cystic Fibrosis. These cases are referred to as "Type 1B", "Idiopathic", or "Secondary" diabetes.

There is also the KIR6.2 genetic mutation, which causes some cases of neonatal (infant) diabetes. This is sometimes mistakenly diagnosed as autoimmune Type 1 diabetes and treated with insulin. Kids with this mutation actually can use oral diabetes medication. This form of diabetes is strictly due to genetics (no trigger and no way to prevent it), and VERY rare.

The study listed in answer above refers to a lack fo sleep and shift work as pertaining to Type 2 diabetes. Often the above leads to an increase in insulin resistance, more fast food consumption, and less exercise. 99% of of studies and media are referring to Type 2 diabetes unless it specifically says otherwise. Type 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle and modifiable factors.

Type 1 diabetes is not caused by poor diet, junk food, lack of exercise, obesity, etc.

In other words, yes there are environmental factors associated with Type 1 diabetes, but as of now it is not a preventable disease by any known means.  (+ info)

Can a child with a type 2 Diabetic father generate type 1 at a very young age?

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So I don't get it,I read that if the father is type 2 then the children are at risk to get type 2, but if they eat healthy it can be prevented. And I also read that type 1 comes to kids with diabetic free parents.
How much risk are my children to generate type 1 from their father?
Every child strives escapes from genetic disorders.In diabetes, it is the dietary habits that play a very important role than genetic inheritance.
It all depends upon the conceiving mother's food habits, feeling of tensions, excessive consumption tea/coffee, sweets, refined rice preparations, salt., lack of mild-permitted exercises etc., during pregnancy.
I've seen several offspring of diabetic parents, who are free from diabetes due to awareness and precautions.  (+ info)

Can the cord blood of an infant be used to cure or treat type 1 diabetes in the infant's mother?

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My wife has type 1 diabetes. We are expecting our first child and have heard many of the wonderous medical miracles of cord blood. But can the cord blood be used by my wife to treat (or even cure) her type 1 diabetes?
This is NOT one of the "miracles" of cord blood.

There is some promising research into using stem cells to cure Type 1 diabetes, but that work is still in its infancy, So far, diabetes has been cured with stem cells in a few lab rats. [ADULT stem cells were used, not embryonic stem cells] It is a LONG journey from lab rats to humans! IF this proves effective in humans, the testing, clinical trials, and FDA approval for treatment is still 20-30 years away.  (+ info)

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