Frequently
Asked Questions
Answers to some of our most common
questions.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels
of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin
production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can lead
to serious complications and premature death, but people
with diabetes can take steps to control the disease
and lower the risk of complications.
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How many different types of diabetes are there?
Type 1 diabetes, which was previously called
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset
diabetes, may account for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed
cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which was
previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
(NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, may account for about
90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Gestational
diabetes is a type of diabetes that only pregnant
women get. If not treated, it can cause problems for
mothers and babies. Gestational diabetes develops in
2% to 5% of all pregnancies but usually disappears
when a pregnancy is over. Other specific types of
diabetes resulting from specific genetic syndromes,
surgery, drugs, malnutrition, infections, and other
illnesses may account for 1% to 2% of all diagnosed
cases of diabetes.
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What are the symptoms of diabetes?
People who think they might have diabetes must visit
a physician for diagnosis. They might have SOME or
NONE of the following symptoms:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme hunger
- Sudden vision changes
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Feeling very tired much of the time
- Very dry skin
- Sores that are slow to heal
- More infections than usual.
Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some
of these symptoms in the abrupt onset of insulin-dependent
diabetes, now called type 1 diabetes.
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What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in
the pancreas that is necessary for life.
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Can diabetes be prevented?
A number of studies have shown that regular physical
activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing
type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes also appears to
be associated with obesity.
Researchers are making progress in identifying the
exact genetics and "triggers" that predispose
some individuals to develop type 1 diabetes, but prevention
remains elusive.
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Can I take Diabetic Tussin cough medicine even
though I’m on a sodium-free diet?
Diabetic Tussin® is completely safe for people
with diabetes, as well as for people on sugar and/or
sodium restricted diets.
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My child is on a sugar-restricted diet. Do you
offer cough suppressant products for children?
Our Diabetic Tussin® for Children is 100% safe,
especially for children with diabetics. It’s
Sugar free, alcohol free, sodium free, fructose free,
sorbitol free, codeine free & dye free.
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My skin is very dry, is this in any way related
to my type-2 diabetes?
People with high glucose levels tend to have dry skin
and less ability to fend off harmful bacteria. Both
conditions increase the risk of infection. It’s
important to prevent dry skin. Scratching dry or itchy
skin can open it up and allow infection to set in.
Moisturize your skin to prevent chapping, especially
in cold or windy weather using Diabeti-Derm® Deep
Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion.
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My heels, toes and soles of my feet seem
especially dry, do they require special treatment?
The heel, toes, and bottom (sole) of feet are extremely
brittle and prone to cracks, sores and calluses when
dry. This is because in these areas of the foot the
outer layers of skin can be up to 40 times thicker,
and difficult to hydrate. DiabetiDerm
Heel & Toe
Cream gently penetrates this extra-thick skin and delivers
much needed moisturizers, softening, and healing agents.
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