Why are people who have diabetes hospitalized?
My 8 year old cousin just found out she has diabetes and shes in the hospital. Why does she have to go to the hospital? I did a report on diabetes and from what I read you just need a balanced diet and you can't have sugar or you can't have much sugar and you have 2 have injections.
Does sweating have any health benefits?
It is almost or 100 degrees outside.My cousin told me she lost a lot of weight sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and wrapped in plastic?Does this have any health benefits such as sweating out toxins or burning fat?
Is there a painless way to test blood in diabetes?
My nephew who's only 9 months old developed Type 1 diabetes. My cousin checks his blood with glucometer using test strips, but because of the pain it causes the kid became very nervous and starts crying everytime his mom approaches him. I was wondering if anybody knows about alternative ways to test blood, that are not as painful and that are suitable for a kid his age. Thank you.
How can I get information on paying for medical supplies for a juvenile who has diabetes?
I have a cousin that has juvenile diabetes. The family has no insurance and it probably over the income for a medical card/chips program.
What are my chances of type 1 or 2 diabetes?
Im only a teenager, and my dad has type 2 diabetes, my cousin on my dad's sude has type 1, and my grandfather, plus his 6 relatives all have type 1 and 2 on my dad's side. What are my chances of getting diabetes? What is the ratio? Can I prevent diabetes? And will I have to go to the hospital if I am diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes?
What is the second best hospital in Massachusetts for diabetes?
I know theres Joslin Diabetes center.But what is the second best.Or what are some good hospitals to treat this?
My cousin has diabetes but does not want to go to Joslin because that is where our uncle passed and it brings back bad memories.Her PCP told her to choose a hospital.The local one sucks.