I’m doing an assignment about contagious and non-contagious diseases — and one the questions is: How does this problem (diabetes) affect people physically, emotionally and socially? I have answered the physical part, but it would be good if I could answer the other questions.
Posts Tagged ‘Life’
How long does controlled type II diabetes shorten your life span.?
03
Jul
I am looking for an average because I am trying to figure something out for a family member.
She controls her diabetes pretty good but not perfect. I guess about what an average person who follows the doctors orders controls their diabetes.
Life before nutrition labels?
17
Jun
As the parent of a diabetic, I have found nutrition labels to be a godsend. The mandate to have this information on all packaged/supermarket food is fairly recent. (am ballparking 15 years give or take?) My question only stems from curiousity. As a diabetic, or parent to one, what on earth did you do before nutrition labels were made available?
Life before nutrition labels?
17
Jun
As the parent of a diabetic, I have found nutrition labels to be a godsend. The mandate to have this information on all packaged/supermarket food is fairly recent. (am ballparking 15 years give or take?) My question only stems from curiousity. As a diabetic, or parent to one, what on earth did you do before nutrition labels were made available?
Can a person with Diabetes live a “normal” adult life?
09
Jun
I’m 17 and I have had Diabetes since I was 9 months old so you think I would know all there is to know about this disease by now but I don’t.
I just want to know if a person can live a normal single life with diabetes. Like partying, consuming alcohol, sex, etc, etc. These are things I’m not so comfortable asking my parents about haha.
Also, are a couple high numbers here and there okay? I’ve grown up knowing never to have high numbers but I mean, it’s inevitable that I’m going to get high numbers sometimes right? But a couple highs isn’t going to cause kidney failure is it? How long do diabetics usually live?
I know I should probably know this already but like I said before, I’ve had this my whole life so I don’t know what it’s like not having to get up at a certain time every morning, needing to eat breakfast everyday, being able to eat whatever I want. I basically have just been taking it day by day, not asking any questions and just doing what I’m supposed to do. Hoping someday someone will figure out a cure or something.
Anyways, any help to these common sense questions would be really appreciated 
I have Type 1 Diabetes so medicine for Type 2 won’t work for me.
recommendable life insurance company for individuals with diabetes?
07
Jun
I’m looking for a company that provides life insurance for individuals with diabetes. My son is 23 with juvenile diabetes and I’m having a hard time finding a company to insure him because of that.
My dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Can he still live a full life?
02
Jun
He is 59, and last week he was diagnosed with diabetes. I am very afraid he is going to live a shorter life than normal. But he is going to manage his diabetes very seriously. Will he live a full life if he does?? Thanks.
We have no life insurance and my husband’s health is declining. Is it too late to get a good rate?
29
May
He is 55, smokes, has had a heart attack, and has diabetes. Please don’t tell me how he needs to quit smoking etc… I KNOW THAT. It’s his choice NOT to, and I’m trying to figure out what to do before he dies to protect myself. We have health ins. but not life ins. I fear that if he dies, I will lose our home and be destitute. I have physical limitations myself on what I am able to do and can only work a couple of hours a day, which translate into a very limited earning potential.
I know nothing about life insurance. Up until a few months ago, I thought we had it through military retirement. I refuse to lie about his health to get a better rate.
How has diabetes changed your life?
27
May
I am actually healthier than I have ever been, I exercise more and eat better. It’s also made me realize how short and precious life is.
How Many years of life does diabetes cut off?
27
May
I have here that it cuts off 17-27 years
but im not sure if that is correct.
Can you please tell me if it is, and if its not then please tell
me how many years it really does cut off?
Diabetic foot amputation how will my life be?
27
May
I have been an insulin dependent diabetic for over 30 years. i am developing foot problems but i cannot/have not been able to afford to see a doctor or a podiatrist let alone get health insurance. I have depended on my daily walks to help control my diabetes but struggle to do this anymore because of callus, infections etc , i just cannot afford to treat my condition anymore (creams/pads/inner soles/proper shoes etc) ,
is it possible that my fear of amputation is excessive that i can still enjoy a life or will everything descend into more problems because of being unable to walk so much therefore leading to continued circulation problems, mentally/emotionally issues dealing with the loss of a limb,
I guess i am trying to prepare my self for the inevitable and am finding this difficult. your Personal experience would be great to reference . I admit that i already suffer from depression but unfortunately cannot afford to see a counselor here in the US (my income is approx 550 per month
thanks for any tips of help
ps i do not qualify for medicare etc
I HAVE TYPE 1 DIABETES not type 2 , daily insulin injections.
If someone sign up for life insurance now, and their health goes bad in 20 years, can the claim be denied?
22
May
Lets say I open my life insurance policy now and fill out the application correct and everything truthfully.
20 years from now, my health is crap. Lets say I have diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, so on and so on. Then lets say I die…
Can the life insurance claim be denied because of this?
My cat has tumor around his heart, and has diabetes; what can you do to make his life better/ more comfortable
21
May
My cat has tumor around his heart, and has diabetes; what can you do to make his life better or more comfortable?
Thank you.
What are some affordable life insurance policies for people with diabetes?
21
May
What are some affordable life insurance policies for people with diabetes?
Looking for $400,000 in coverage.
I’m doing a research paper on Diabetes and life expectancy. At what age did you lose someone to diabetes?
15
May
I lost my older sister at 28 to congestive heart failure from diabetic complications. I know that most diabetics have a shorter life expectancy but need real results from a survey for the research paper.