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 Diabetes Basics 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. What is "diabetes"? 
  3. What is the difference between "type 1" and "type 2" diabetes? 
  4. Can a person have both type 1 and type 2 diabetes? 
  5. What causes type 1 diabetes? 
  6. What causes type 2 diabetes? 
  7. Who is most likely to get type 2 diabetes? 
  8. How is food used by the body and what is "glucose"? 
  9. What happens to my body after prolonged exposure to a high blood sugar level? 
  10. Does type 1 diabetes only occur in childhood? 
  11. Is one type of diabetes worse than the other? 
 Diabetes Detection 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. Is type 1 diabetes genetic? 
  3. Is type 2 diabetes genetic? 
  4. What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? 
  5. What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes? 
  6. What tests detect diabetes? 
  7. How often should I see my doctor if I have diabetes? 
  8. When should I get emergency care if I have diabetes? 
  9. How are blood sugar levels tested? 
  10. What is a "glycosylated hemoglobin" or "hemoglobin A1c" test? 
  11. How often should the hemoglobin A1c test be performed? 
  12. How often should I have my eyes checked if I have diabetes? 
  13. Why should I should I have my urine checked if I have diabetes? 
  14. Why should I have the sensation in my feet checked if I have diabetes? 
  15. How often should I be screened for heart disease if I have diabetes? 
 Diabetes Prevention 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. What are risk factors for developing diabetes? 
  3. Is it possible to prevent type 1 diabetes? 
  4. Is it possible to prevent type 2 diabetes? 
  5. Is it possible to prevent the complications of diabetes? 
  6. How do I know what an appropriate meal size is if I have diabetes? 
  7. How should I care for my skin if I have diabetes? 
  8. How should I care for my teeth and gums if I have diabetes? 
  9. Why is type 1 diabetes considered an autoimmune disease? 
  10. What is an "autoimmune disease"? 
  11. What environmental factors contribute to diabetes? 
  12. Why are people getting type 2 diabetes at a younger age? 
  13. Is diabetes just a problem in the USA and other "Western" nations? 
 Diabetes Treatment 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. How is type 1 diabetes treated and controlled? 
  3. How is type 2 diabetes treated and controlled? 
  4. What happens to my body if my diabetes is not treated? 
  5. Why do I have to care for my diabetes every day? 
  6. How does my general health affect my diabetes treatment? 
  7. Can diabetes be cured? 
  8. What is "insulin" and what does it do? 
  9. What does it mean to have insulin resistance? 
  10. What are the tips for performing a daily insulin injection on myself? 
  11. Why can't I take insulin by mouth? 
  12. Why is it important that I learn to give myself insulin injections? 
  13. How often and when are insulin injections given if I have diabetes? 
  14. Should I eat after I take insulin if I have diabetes? 
  15. How long will it take me to learn how to regulate my blood sugar level? 
  16. Why do I have to keep records of my insulin dosage and blood sugar levels? 
 Diabetes Patient Basics 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. What questions should I ask my doctor first when I am diagnosed with diabetes? 
  3. What's the first thing my doctor will do if she suspects I have diabetes? 
  4. What side effects should I expect from my diabetes treatment? 
  5. How soon will I start to feel better after taking my diabetes medication? 
  6. How will diabetes and its treatment impact my loved ones? 
  7. What do I do if I have nausea or vomiting and I'm a diabetic? 
  8. Does taking additional insulin correct a high blood sugar level? 
  9. What is "diabetic neuropathy"? 
  10. Why does diabetes increase "fatty plaque"? 
  11. Why is my blood pressure important if I have diabetes? 
  12. Why is my cholesterol important if I have diabetes? 
  13. What is a "triglyceride level" and why is it important if I have diabetes? 
  14. What infections am I prone to if I have diabetes? 
  15. How could having an infection worsen my glucose control? 
  16. What is an "insulin reaction" or "hypoglycemia"? 
  17. What happens when a hypoglycemic reaction gets out of control? 
  18. What is the life expectancy for people with diabetes? 
  19. What are the most common causes of death for people with diabetes? 
  20. Can I drink alcohol if I have diabetes? 
  21. How do wine and beer affect my blood sugar level? 
  22. How does smoking raise my risk of complications if I have diabetes? 
  23. Should I see a general doctor or a specialist if I have diabetes? 
 Diabetes, Children And The Elderly 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. How are children with type 1 diabetes cared for differently than adults? 
  3. How are children with diabetes type 2 cared for differently than adults? 
 Diabetes Info For Family And Friends 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. How can I recognize when someone's having low blood sugar levels? 
  3. How do you assist a person who is having low blood sugar reaction? 
  4. What do I do if a person with diabetes loses consciousness? 
  5. What local resources are available for diabetics and their friends and families? 
 Gestational Diabetes 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. What is "gestational diabetes"? 
  3. What are the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes? 
  4. How is gestational diabetes treated? 
  5. Can gestational diabetes be prevented? 
  6. Does gestational diabetes always go away after the pregnancy? 
  7. If I have gestational diabetes, will my baby be affected? 
 Diabetes: Complications And Conditions 
  1. Dr. Anne Peters, MD, FACP, CDE
  2. What is "metabolic syndrome" or "syndrome X"? 
  3. What is "prediabetes"? 
  4. How is prediabetes treated? 
  5. What is "hypoglycemia"? 
  6. What is "diabetic ketoacidosis"? 
  7. What are the risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis? 
  8. What are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis? 
  9. What happens when a diabetic doesn't get enough hydration? 
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Diabetes

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is an illness whereby your blood sugar level is too high. That means that your levels of insulin, the hormone that controls your blood sugar, are not managing to keep your sugar levels within a normal range.

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