diabetic

diabetic /di·a·bet·ic/ (-bet´ik)

1. pertaining to or affected with diabetes.

2. a person with diabetes.

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di·a·bet·ic (d-btk)

adj.

1. Relating to, having, or resulting from diabetes.

2. Intended for use by a person with diabetes.

n.

One who has diabetes.

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diabetic

[dī′əbet′ik]

1  adj, pertaining to diabetes.

2  adj, affected with diabetes.

3  n, a person who has diabetes mellitus.

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diabetic

(dī´bet´ik),
adj of or pertaining to diabetes.

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diabetic

pertaining to or characterized by diabetes.

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Patient discussion about diabetic.

Q. What is most important to know when finding out you have diabetes? My 17 year old son has been feeling bad for 2 days now and today he fainted twice. My wife is with him in the hospital and they say he might have diabetes. I want to prepare. What do you guys think I need to know? any tips?

A. First thing you need to do is make an appt with your physician. That way he can explain the ins and outs of diabetes especially to someone as young as your son. HE needs to know what he can and cannot eat, and how to manage his diabetes. Many people don't understand the seriousness of this disease. It can affect many health issues down the road. There are many diabetes websites that can also answer questions for you. You may need to get a blood glucose monitor also to check his sugar several times a day.

Q. how to get rid of diabetes? My boyfriend is suffering from it and it's a real burden!!! How can he make it go away?? is it all about the food he puts in his mouth?

A. great videos!!! has anyone else watched it but me??

Q. What's the thing with having diabetes and flights? I heard that I might have problems with my feet and I should buy special socks.

A. Hello. I cannot answer anything about the "flights", but I can really attest to diabetes and feet pain. A lot of diabetics get what is called "Charcot foot". I have that now and am NOT diabetic, although I am learning that if a specific blood test called a "Hemoglobin A1C" is elevated, then it may be helpful to go thru the whole realm of glucose challenge tests, etc, just to have everything checked out. However, it is predominantly diabetics who suffer with Charcot foot. I am learning that in the beginning of the advanced stages, except for putting orthotics in your shoes, there is not too much that can be done, except soaking the feet (no more than 10 minutes a day in warm water only), wear good socks and perhaps get orthotics for your shoes. Initially I found a Sport/Ski shop that sold orthotics to put in ski boots that really helped, but now it is getting a little more complicated. Charcot is NOT fatal. It does affect 1 in about 2,500 people. D