Expert Advice - Diabetes Q & A

Pre-Diabetes

Q. Could I have pre-diabetes and not know it?

A. Yes, many people with pre-diabetes do not have symptoms or do not recognize them. The symptoms of diabetes include

• unusual thirst...

Discretionary Calories

Q. What are discretionary calories?

A. For your body to function, you need to consume a certain number of calories each day. These calories also provide energy for physical...

Diabetes in Children

Q. What is the incidence of Diabetes in children?

A. Approximately one in 400 to 500 children and adolescents has Type 1 (juvenile) Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually first diagnosed in children...

Third-party Test Strips

Q. Can I use third-party test strips with my blood glucose meter?

A. Third-party or "generic glucose reagent strips" are test strips developed by a company other than the one that manufactured the glucose meter....

Lactose Intolerance and Milk Alternatives

Q. I'm lactose-intolerant and can't drink milk. What are my alternatives?

A. For those who can't or don't drink milk, there are a number of lactose-free and lower-lactose alternatives within the milk group, such as...

Diabetes and Kidney Complications

Q. What happens when Diabetes causes kidney complications?

A. Diabetes can damage the cells and blood vessels in the kidneys, affecting the organs' ability to filter out waste. When this happens, waste...

Diabetes and Oral Health

Q. Does having diabetes increase my risk for developing gum disease?

A. Yes. People with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing gum disease and other dental problems. Diabetes can weaken your immune system and...

Islet Transplantation

Q. What is islet transplantation?

A. Islet transplantation is a procedure that researchers hope will enable people with Type 1 Diabetes to produce their own insulin and avoid daily...