OrganizedWisdom Health - Endocrine System

Diabetes and Vaccines

ShanaMScott — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:19:50 GMT

Many groups argue that individuals who are vaccinated have a higher risk of developing diabetes, however, The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International supports the stance that there is no increased risk of type 1 diabetes after becoming vaccinated with recommended childhood vaccines.

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Transdermal Insulin

KenyottaE — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:30 GMT

Transdermal insulin is considered to be an effective treatment for diabetes.

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Saxagliptin and Pregnancy

Amymarlatt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:30:51 GMT

There are no adequate studies on the effect of saxagliptin on a fetus. It is considered a Category B medication which means that it is probably safe for pregnant women, although the full risks are unknown.

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Saxagliptin Overdose

Amymarlatt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:23:32 GMT

It is unknown what to expect if you overdose on saxagliptin. If an overdose does happen call poison control or an emergency room immediately.

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Sodium Bicarbonate and Diabetes

ShanaMScott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:13 GMT

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid and can also be used to make the blood and urine less acidic in certain conditions, such as in diabetes. The use of sodium bicarbonate is a controversial therapy for the treatment of a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a diabetic complication occurring when glucose is not available as a fuel source and fat is used instead, thereby increasing acidity of the blood.

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ADHD and Diabetes

KenyottaE — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:56 GMT

For parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a child's diagnosis of diabetes can be an added challenge.

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Nocturia and Diabetes

JRafferty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:56:05 GMT

Nocturia, a term used for excessive urination at night, can be an indication of diabetes.

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Diabetes and Neurogenic Bladder

JRafferty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:31:55 GMT

Neurogenic bladder can be one of the complications that is associated with diabetes.

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Pancreatic Islet Transplantation

KenyottaE — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:36:35 GMT

Pancreatic islet transplantation involves transplanting isolated islets from a donor pancreas into another person. Researchers have been experimenting with the procedure as a treatment for type 1 diabetes.

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Galvus Uses

Mindy6197 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:37:26 GMT

Galvus (vildagliptin) is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes) when other antidiabetic medications have failed. It is a prescription medication known as a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. Galvus should be used with caution in patients over the age of 75.

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