Is this a diabetic issue?!
Question: Is this a diabetic issue!?
For the past month my 55 year old mother has gone #2 in her pants 3 times on accidents!. All three times supposedly without warning except one quick cramp of the stomach!. She is a type 1 diabetic and refuses to go to the doctor!. Shes always saying its allergies but I know better!. Im getting my sister in on this too b/c the last doctor visit her doctor said she didnt have a working pancrease anymore!.
Any suggestions till we go to the doctor!? Thanks in advanced!.!.
Your rude comments are not required nor desired!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Any suggestions till we go to the doctor!? Thanks in advanced!.!.
Your rude comments are not required nor desired!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Not trying to be rude, but i have type 1 diabetes, and the word "diabetic" is politically incorrect!.
Not to be a pain!. but when i hear that it always rubs me the wrong way, like its saying diabetes defines the person!.
Sorry to hear about your mother, and I know this has nothing to do with your situation, but i just thought i'd put it out there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Not to be a pain!. but when i hear that it always rubs me the wrong way, like its saying diabetes defines the person!.
Sorry to hear about your mother, and I know this has nothing to do with your situation, but i just thought i'd put it out there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ask your mother if she would rather see an MD and get an Rx to control her bowels, or have the embarrassement of discontenance in public!?
Discontenance may or may not be related to her Diabetic condition!.
Most likely it is not, discontenance is problem as people get older!. It appears in women more often than men due to the changes caused internally by child birth!.
Small amounts of opiates are normally prescribed to control the bowels!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Discontenance may or may not be related to her Diabetic condition!.
Most likely it is not, discontenance is problem as people get older!. It appears in women more often than men due to the changes caused internally by child birth!.
Small amounts of opiates are normally prescribed to control the bowels!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
So your mom just forgot she was allergic to milk!? Whatever helps you cope with reality!. You said you didnt think it was allergies!.!.!. hum which is it!?
You say she refuses to go to the dr then you say that her dr read her the riot act!. Which is it!?
We only know what you say in your post!. If your just trying to get attention to make you feel better than so be it!. But just say you dont want the truth when you post!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You say she refuses to go to the dr then you say that her dr read her the riot act!. Which is it!?
We only know what you say in your post!. If your just trying to get attention to make you feel better than so be it!. But just say you dont want the truth when you post!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is not symptomatic of diabetes, but is for some much more serious issues caused by lack of care of a diabetic condition!.!.!. Diabetes is not a condition that you want to provide poor care for!.!.!.
In short, try to focus on helping her realize how important it is to get blood work done because of her medical conditions!. Chances are she has another underlying issue that needs to be managed!.!.!.
Good Luck and I Hope this Helps!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
In short, try to focus on helping her realize how important it is to get blood work done because of her medical conditions!. Chances are she has another underlying issue that needs to be managed!.!.!.
Good Luck and I Hope this Helps!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have been a nurse for over 45 years and I can tell you that everything Stephanie said is right on target!. It sounds like other people had made rude comments to her and that she was concerned that they would lead you in a wrong direction!.
I hope that you listen and do not wait until it is to late!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I hope that you listen and do not wait until it is to late!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
hi you
diabetes and type 1 is the worse form of it if left uncontrolled can cause a lot of other health problems your eyes kidneys feet just to name a few i would try and get your mother to cut down or out sugar cutting it out would be best you could say that you and your sister or going on diets or something and she should join youWww@Answer-Health@Com
diabetes and type 1 is the worse form of it if left uncontrolled can cause a lot of other health problems your eyes kidneys feet just to name a few i would try and get your mother to cut down or out sugar cutting it out would be best you could say that you and your sister or going on diets or something and she should join youWww@Answer-Health@Com
I dont remember ever hearing about anybody doing that with diabetes!. My only guess is there a new medicine she is on!? Or an regular medicine causing new side effects!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Diabetes (BLOOD SUGARS ISSUES) control the mind so how do you expect a sick minded person to be in control of anything!. I mean this as a reality of the situation!. Its like asking a crack addict to hold a pipe and a rock and giving them a lighter and telling them not to light up and get high!. It just isnt done!.
If you want to save your mom then you need to get medical custody of her!. She cannot make these choices for herself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you want to save your mom then you need to get medical custody of her!. She cannot make these choices for herself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Type one's generally don't have a functioning pancreas!.
She probably has nerve damage to her digestive system from uncontrolled blood sugar!. This is not something she can control any longer!. She needs some "Depends" and sympathy!. This condition is called Autonomic Neuropathy
If you live with diabetes, you may be familiar with the numbness and pain that are the hallmark of peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage!. But most diabetes patients are unfamiliar with the more insidious form of diabetes-related nerve damage known as autonomic neuropathy!.
The autonomic nervous system controls the involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, bladder function, digestion, vision, salivation, and perspiration!.
Autonomic neuropathy can be more difficult to recognize and to diagnose because it attacks and damages the nerves that control organ and glandular systems, short-circuiting bodily functions rather than causing pain or obvious numbness!.
Autonomic neuropathy can cause a wide spectrum of diverse and non-specific symptoms, including incontinence, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, and excessive perspiration!.
Unfortunately, these are also common signs of a number of medical conditions, which makes autonomic neuropathy particularly difficult to detect!. Often, a diagnosis isn't made until organ damage has occurred!.
The Types of Autonomic Neuropathy
Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy
Although it can cause severe cardiovascular problems and sudden death, surveys show that only 2% of people with diabetes are tested for cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN)!.
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, sometimes called delayed stomach emptying, is caused by nerve damage to the digestive tract!. In addition to causing gastrointestinal distress, gastroparesis can also have a major impact on blood glucose levels!. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, reflux, weight loss, heartburn, and early satiety (or feeling of fullness)!. Management of gastroparesis in people with diabetes can be difficult, but there are several drug options and investigational devices available for treatment!.
Neurogenic Bladder
Nerve damage to the urinary bladder can cause incontinence, urinary tract infections, and kidney disease!. Unfortunately, perceived embarrassment often prevents patients from reporting the problem to their doctor!.
Sudomotor Neuropathy
Nerve damage to sweat glands can cause excessive sweating and dry skin, which can lead to infection and heat stroke!.
Hypoglycemic Unawareness
People with hypoglycemic unawareness do not experience the normal symptoms of hypoglycemia (e!.g!., sweating, rapid heartbeat) that act as a warning system for people with diabetes, and therefore can go dangerously low and even lose consciousness before realizing that their blood sugar is low!. Frequent blood glucose testing is important for these patients!.
Impotence
Neuropathy is one potential cause of erectile dysfunction, and can play a part in female sexual dysfunction as well!.
Visual Impairment
Ocular nerve damage can affect eyesight, particularly night vision!.
How to Treat and Prevent Autonomic Neuropathy
Tight blood glucose control is the best defense against serious neuropathy complications, so frequent blood sugar monitoring and appropriate medication, dietary, and exercise regimens (as prescribed by your diabetes care team) are recommended!.
Treatment of autonomic neuropathy depends on the manifestation of the condition and the symptoms experienced!.
Dietary changes, including small meals with low-fat and low-fiber foods!.
Medications that improve gastrointestinal function!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
She probably has nerve damage to her digestive system from uncontrolled blood sugar!. This is not something she can control any longer!. She needs some "Depends" and sympathy!. This condition is called Autonomic Neuropathy
If you live with diabetes, you may be familiar with the numbness and pain that are the hallmark of peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage!. But most diabetes patients are unfamiliar with the more insidious form of diabetes-related nerve damage known as autonomic neuropathy!.
The autonomic nervous system controls the involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, bladder function, digestion, vision, salivation, and perspiration!.
Autonomic neuropathy can be more difficult to recognize and to diagnose because it attacks and damages the nerves that control organ and glandular systems, short-circuiting bodily functions rather than causing pain or obvious numbness!.
Autonomic neuropathy can cause a wide spectrum of diverse and non-specific symptoms, including incontinence, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, and excessive perspiration!.
Unfortunately, these are also common signs of a number of medical conditions, which makes autonomic neuropathy particularly difficult to detect!. Often, a diagnosis isn't made until organ damage has occurred!.
The Types of Autonomic Neuropathy
Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy
Although it can cause severe cardiovascular problems and sudden death, surveys show that only 2% of people with diabetes are tested for cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN)!.
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, sometimes called delayed stomach emptying, is caused by nerve damage to the digestive tract!. In addition to causing gastrointestinal distress, gastroparesis can also have a major impact on blood glucose levels!. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea, reflux, weight loss, heartburn, and early satiety (or feeling of fullness)!. Management of gastroparesis in people with diabetes can be difficult, but there are several drug options and investigational devices available for treatment!.
Neurogenic Bladder
Nerve damage to the urinary bladder can cause incontinence, urinary tract infections, and kidney disease!. Unfortunately, perceived embarrassment often prevents patients from reporting the problem to their doctor!.
Sudomotor Neuropathy
Nerve damage to sweat glands can cause excessive sweating and dry skin, which can lead to infection and heat stroke!.
Hypoglycemic Unawareness
People with hypoglycemic unawareness do not experience the normal symptoms of hypoglycemia (e!.g!., sweating, rapid heartbeat) that act as a warning system for people with diabetes, and therefore can go dangerously low and even lose consciousness before realizing that their blood sugar is low!. Frequent blood glucose testing is important for these patients!.
Impotence
Neuropathy is one potential cause of erectile dysfunction, and can play a part in female sexual dysfunction as well!.
Visual Impairment
Ocular nerve damage can affect eyesight, particularly night vision!.
How to Treat and Prevent Autonomic Neuropathy
Tight blood glucose control is the best defense against serious neuropathy complications, so frequent blood sugar monitoring and appropriate medication, dietary, and exercise regimens (as prescribed by your diabetes care team) are recommended!.
Treatment of autonomic neuropathy depends on the manifestation of the condition and the symptoms experienced!.
Dietary changes, including small meals with low-fat and low-fiber foods!.
Medications that improve gastrointestinal function!.Www@Answer-Health@Com