Comments on: If you have a healthy weight and have no history of diabetes in your family can you still get it? http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it Great Information on the HIstory of Diabetes Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:45:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: scaryclairy http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2403 scaryclairy Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:47:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2403 Yup, def for type 1. Seems much less likely for type 2 but u might not be skinny for the rest of ur life and u never know.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yup, def for type 1.
Seems much less likely for type 2 but u might not be skinny for the rest of ur life and u never know.
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]]> By: melody http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2402 melody Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:26:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2402 type 1 diabetes develops when insulin- producing cells in the pancreas have been destroyed. nobody knows why this happens, but its most likely that it is caused by a viral infection. This type of diabetes usually affects younger people. type 2 diabetes develops when the body can still make some insulin, but not enough, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly. it is usually linked with being overweight. This type of diabetes usually appears in people over the age of 40, but recently, more children are being diagnosed with it. so basically, you would probably have a higher chance of getting type 1, but i think it would be very rare.<br><b>References : </b><br> type 1 diabetes develops when insulin- producing cells in the pancreas have been destroyed. nobody knows why this happens, but its most likely that it is caused by a viral infection. This type of diabetes usually affects younger people.

type 2 diabetes develops when the body can still make some insulin, but not enough, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly. it is usually linked with being overweight. This type of diabetes usually appears in people over the age of 40, but recently, more children are being diagnosed with it.

so basically, you would probably have a higher chance of getting type 1, but i think it would be very rare.
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]]> By: alexeverwander http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2401 alexeverwander Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:05:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2401 Yes, you can still become diabetic; however, you are obviously at the lower level of risk than someone who has a family history and/or an obesity problem. Type I diabetes is normally diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, but cases where older people have been diagnosed definitely exist. I knew someone over thirty who was diagnosed with Type I. Basically, Type I is where the pancreas stops producing insulin due to a combination of genetic and auto-immune factors. Nothing they did caused the disease. For treatment, they take insulin injections and watch their diet and exercise. Type II is diagnosed among adults, usually those with a severe weight problem, a poor diet, and who do not exercise or take care of themselves. This is a lifestyle disease, but there is a slight genetic predisposition for it. A healthy lifestyle, however, would generally trump the genetics. Basically, their pancreas works fine, but they've messed up their body's ability to use the insulin they produce. This type is normally treated with oral hypoglycemics.<br><b>References : </b><br>Type I diabetic for twenty years now Yes, you can still become diabetic; however, you are obviously at the lower level of risk than someone who has a family history and/or an obesity problem.

Type I diabetes is normally diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, but cases where older people have been diagnosed definitely exist. I knew someone over thirty who was diagnosed with Type I. Basically, Type I is where the pancreas stops producing insulin due to a combination of genetic and auto-immune factors. Nothing they did caused the disease. For treatment, they take insulin injections and watch their diet and exercise.

Type II is diagnosed among adults, usually those with a severe weight problem, a poor diet, and who do not exercise or take care of themselves. This is a lifestyle disease, but there is a slight genetic predisposition for it. A healthy lifestyle, however, would generally trump the genetics. Basically, their pancreas works fine, but they’ve messed up their body’s ability to use the insulin they produce. This type is normally treated with oral hypoglycemics.
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Type I diabetic for twenty years now

]]> By: Gerber http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2400 Gerber Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:53:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2400 Yes, you can still get diabetes type 2. (Although less likely) The difference between type 1 and 2 are: Type 1: your body doesnt produce insulin.(or insuffient amounts of insulin) Types 2: Your body doesnt absorb the insulin as well.(usually over time) Types 1 and 2 can both be developed but most people have type 2 because of lack of exercise and a poor diet and obesity)<br><b>References : </b><br>Student Nurse Yes, you can still get diabetes type 2. (Although less likely)

The difference between type 1 and 2 are:

Type 1: your body doesnt produce insulin.(or insuffient amounts of insulin)

Types 2: Your body doesnt absorb the insulin as well.(usually over time)

Types 1 and 2 can both be developed but most people have type 2 because of lack of exercise and a poor diet and obesity)
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]]> By: lehatran20 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2399 lehatran20 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:38:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2399 Yes, you still can. Watch out for diet. Type I diabetic means your body makes too little or no insulin. Type II means your body can't use insulin it makes.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, you still can. Watch out for diet. Type I diabetic means your body makes too little or no insulin. Type II means your body can’t use insulin it makes.
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]]> By: TweetyBird http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2398 TweetyBird Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:27:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2398 Let's start with the differences between Type I and II. Type I is also known as Juvenile Diabetes or insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). These children are born with little or no insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas. Type II was known as Adult Onset Diabetes until recently. Generally it was adults over 40 who were developing it. Lately, juveniles have begun to present with it. It's now known as non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) and there is insufficiant insulin production OR the insulin produced cannot be used. The people most at risk for developing NIDDM are those with a high sugar intake or high carbohydrate intake. Carbs metabolize into simple sugars and who have central obesity, meaning fat around the middle. Fat (adipose tissue) is resistant to insulin. If you have a healthy weight with no central obesity, eat a balanced diet and have no familial history of DM, you are unlikely to develop this very nasty disease.<br><b>References : </b><br> Let’s start with the differences between Type I and II. Type I is also known as Juvenile Diabetes or insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). These children are born with little or no insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas. Type II was known as Adult Onset Diabetes until recently. Generally it was adults over 40 who were developing it. Lately, juveniles have begun to present with it. It’s now known as non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) and there is insufficiant insulin production OR the insulin produced cannot be used. The people most at risk for developing NIDDM are those with a high sugar intake or high carbohydrate intake. Carbs metabolize into simple sugars and who have central obesity, meaning fat around the middle. Fat (adipose tissue) is resistant to insulin. If you have a healthy weight with no central obesity, eat a balanced diet and have no familial history of DM, you are unlikely to develop this very nasty disease.
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]]> By: biochemza http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2397 biochemza Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:40:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2397 Yes. Its rare, but it can happen. Type I starts in childhood. You need to inject yourself with insulin. Type II starts in adulthood. You can usually control it through diet (no need for insulin injections). The following websites explain it quite nicely:<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_types/whatype.php http://www.eufic.org/pt/food/pag/food44/food442.htm Yes. Its rare, but it can happen.

Type I starts in childhood. You need to inject yourself with insulin.

Type II starts in adulthood. You can usually control it through diet (no need for insulin injections).

The following websites explain it quite nicely:
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http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_types/whatype.php
http://www.eufic.org/pt/food/pag/food44/food442.htm

]]> By: sexsexyinfant http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it/comment-page-1#comment-2396 sexsexyinfant Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:07:59 +0000 http://historyofdiabetes.org/family-history-of-diabetes/if-you-have-a-healthy-weight-and-have-no-history-of-diabetes-in-your-family-can-you-still-get-it#comment-2396 YES BECAUSE ANY ONE CAN GET IT EVEN IF YOU ARE SKINY.<br><b>References : </b><br> YES BECAUSE ANY ONE CAN GET IT EVEN IF YOU ARE SKINY.
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