Juvenile Diabetes Research

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Q: Stem Cell Research and Juvenile Diabetes?
I am writing an essay on how stem cell research can help people with juvenile diabetes.... If someone could find a website pertaining to this general idea or anything that would help me it would be much appreciated!! Also if anyone has any thoughts or ideas on this topic... Thanks!

A: Gabba-I am a diabetic and looked into islet cell research. Stem cell research may be the next best hope. Havve you tried Lancet? It's a highly respected medical journal. Also try the Journal of the American Medical Association website. Time magazine had a great article 2 years ago on stem cell research, but again it was 2 yrs. ago so it is old. Good luck. Becky

Q: Have you read the research on cows milk fed to infants lead to juvenile diabetes?
My shrink was telling me about this, cows milk fed to infants can cause juvenile diabetes. I just wondered if any of you heard about this...I'll throw in a link. http://www.drgreene.com/21_708.html Also check out the book The China Study Crazy stuff

A: Yes i have heard about this, among many other things like heart disease and obesity.. Its common Sense really, Cows milk is for growing CALF's, NOT humans.. Humans are the only animal in the world that drinks milk past infancy, we are also the only animal that drinks another animals milk... To me that is just crazy! The milk companys really have us all fooled. Its simply not natural, and the only reason people would THINK it were natural is because it has been going on for so long, would you drink elephants milk? No.. because it is a new idea to us.. we havnt been brought up drinking it and being told how " good " it is for us. Like i said.. Cows milk is for growing baby cows. I have never given my daughter cows milk, and i plan to keep it that way, She was breastfed as a baby, and she now drinks soy milk. You can get calcium out of so many other foods so she is NOT going without.

Q: Why isn't diabetes research publicized as much as cancer research...or any other conditions?
I have lived with type one/juvenile diabetes for 13 almost 14 years. I know I am one of millions. But lately, more like the last several years, all the media and attention has gone to researching and funding to find a cure for cancer. I know many people are lost due to the life-altering disease, but think of the many other similar experiences that don't get as much attention or funding.

A: So true. I don't suppose it is common knowledge but complications from diabetes kills more Americans than breast cancer and AIDS combined. At least that is what I have read in some diabetes organization's literature. When I look at a pink ribbon or hear about AIDS awareness week or month or whatever it makes me wonder about priorities. Thanks for bringing it up. The best I can do for you is a star but I sure am going to do that. Thanks again. Type 2

Q: Does stem cell research hold the key to a cure for juvenile diabetes?


A: More than likely it does; however, right now, Christian fundamentalists who care about their own sensibilities more than the lives of millions of people are blocking stem cell research so effectively that we may never see any potential advances come to fruition. Please write your congressmen to ask that stem cell research be supported by our government, not thwarted by it.

Q: is juvenile diabetes sex linked or autosomal?
please help, i am currrently working on a diabetes research paper. thanks !

A: The genetics of type 1 DM are difficult and researchers haven't figured out the details yet. It is almost definitely the result of several different genes and environmental factors. In fact, scientists are studying families where diabetes runs in the family to try and pinpoin the genes but it's difficult because type 1 diabetes often doesn't run in families but sometimes it does. A child of a type 1 diabetic parent only has a 4-6% or so INCREASE over the general population of getting diabetes. We do know that it is linked to HLA (human leukocyte antigen) types. HLA is involved in the immune system recognition. People with certain HLA markers have an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, but it's far from 100%. Also, while the incidence is roughly 50-50 between males and female, there's some evidence that it might be slightly more common among females just after they hit puberty and that estrogen might be involved. However, it's clearly not 100% with that either. Good luck. The New England Journal of Medicine (or maybe it was Nature or Science?) just had a paper on the genetics of type 1 diabetes. It was in April 2009 if you have access to them. Also, juvenile diabetes is an outdated term. (So, is Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus or IDDM). The accepted term right now is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Q: What can't i find State by State ranking on juvenile diabetes and childood obesity?
I'm trying to dig up research to show how my State (Arkansas) ranks in those diseases. I'm finding just about every other data but by State?? Thanks! I'm sorry, I guess I need to make the question more clear. I am not trying to group the two together. I am looking for the individual ranks for each disease- not a common factor. Thanks... (and still need to know where to look...) :(

A: Wildemoose is completely correct. There is NO correlation between Type 1, Juvenile diabetes and childhood obesity. You will find no information on it because there is absolutely NO connection.

Q: How often is "frequent urination for type 1 diabetes?"?
I'm doing a research project on Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes) and I need to know symptoms. One thing I need to write is how often "frequent urinaton" is. Like, once an hour, twice an hour, once every two hours, ect. Help, please! This is worth 75% of my overall Science grade.

A: I, myself, have type 1 diabetes, so I guess my answer comes more from a personal experience. Umm, frequent urination would be like around every two hours. Sometimes I would just go to the bathroom because I feel I need to go, but when I get to the toilet, I can't urinate or anything. Its just an urge sometimes. Other symptoms include thirst, hunger, severe weight loss, and blurred vision. I hope this helps(:

Q: vegetarian experiencing health issues. anemia? juvenile diabetes? please help!!!!?
I am a teen/young adult. About 3 and a half months ago i became a vegetarian. Since then my health has decreased. It was slow to begin with and i didnt really pay much attention at first but in the past month my health has taken a turn for the worse. I experience bad headaches daily, weakness, fatigue, irritability, drowsiness, and shakiness especially in my hands and legs and feet. I know i do struggle with maintaining a healthy vegetarian diet. I went to the doctor and they did a blood test and it is being sent off and i have an appointment in a week. There, the doctors talked to me about anemia and juvenile diabetes. They did not specify which one they thought it would be. Juvenile diabetes nor anemia runs in my family. I just want to know what sounds most like what i have anemia or juvenile diabetes. i have done lots of research of symptoms of both, and i have experienced a lot of symptoms with diabetes such as constant thirst frequent urination, irritability, however i have not experienced that much weight loss. i can understand where i may have anemia because of lack of iron from no longer having meat in my diet, however rice does provide iron and rice is a major staple in my diet. i eat it daily. Which of these are you leaning towards. please help me i just would like to know some form of indication. thank you so much!!

A: Eat some meat.

Q: What do you think of my letter to friends and family asking for jdrf donations?
Dear Friends and Family, On Saturday, October 20th, I will be walking in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, along with my church youth group, friends and family. As you may know I have juvenile diabetes and I am insulin dependant. As a result my life is far from normal. My daily routine is on a constant schedule in order to stay healthy. I check my blood sugar 5 to 8 times a day and I’m constantly pumping insulin through my pump site which I change every 2-3 days. This equates to approximately 2,920 finger sticks and 183 pump site changes every year. Since I have been diagnosed, I have poked my finger over 9,592,200 times, taken 7,300 shots, and inserted insulin pump sites 1,278 times. And this will continue for the rest of my life unless a cure is found. I am the only one in my family with type 1 diabetes. Most people don’t know that it can strike any family and that you can never “grow out of it”. I will be insulin dependant for life. Every day I put great effort into doing things I do not want to do and hoping I do not develop the complications associated with diabetes. You see, the longer I have diabetes the more likely I am to develop complications such as kidney disease, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage leading to amputation. Even if I do everything I am supposed to, I can still develop these complications. A cure is the only way out. My team has come together to set a goal of $1,000 and we would like to ask for your support by sending a tax-deductible contribution to us that we can submit to JDRF on that day. Please help me and the millions of other kids fight diabetes and find a cure. JDRF gives more resources to diabetes research than any nonprofit, nongovernmental organization in the world. Over 80% of every dollar raised by JDRF is channeled directly into research efforts. Since 1970, they have provided over $900 million to diabetes research. Please support us by making your check payable to “JDRF” and mail it to my address by October 19th. Thank you for your donations and words of support. We are very grateful!!!

A: I wish I had more thumbs so I could put them all up. It was compelling, emotive and tax deductible I am sending mental spring for your legs Good Luck (c;

Q: Are Sugar Twin, Sweet N' Low, Equal, Nutrasweet all good for diabetics?
I saw a box of Xylitol sugar in the pharmacy which says "possessing approximately 40% less food energy. xylitol is a low-calorie alternative to table sugar. Absorbed more slowly than sugar, it doesn't contribute to high blood sugar levels or the resulting hyperglycemia caused by insufficient insulin response." Also, Xylitol is tooth-friendly sugar and may help repair minor cavities. The only problem I have for getting Xylitol box of 100 packets was the cost of $12.99. I find the other sugar subs are cheaper but they don't explicitly say they are good diabetics or prevents cavities. They only say they have less or 0 calories than sugar. The Sugar Twin box of 200 was much cheaper but it just says "Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation dedicated to find a cure". That doesn't tell me anything whether it really is good for diabetics. I won't assume it is unless it absolutely says so and how. Otherwise, I think it was some kind of cheap trick. This annoys me.

A: ok well my sister is a diabetic and has been for about 7 years and so anyway she gets migraines from sweet and low and all the others except Splenda that is the only one that she likes and you can use it just like sugar and so anyway i think that Splenda is the best !!!

Q: JDRF walk team name?
My friends and I are going on the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) walk for community service hours, and we need to have a team name. All of us are kinda stumped. BTW- we were thinking about naming the team after our friend Katie who is diabetic. Thank you in advance!

A: How about Katie's Clan? Although Clan doesn't start with a 'k' it does have the same sound.

Q: famous people that support jdrf?
Hey I am looking for some famous people that support as in give money or partipate in activitys run by JDRF aka Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation if you can find any it will be a big help thank you.

A: Mary Tyler Moore is their spokesperson, and I believe Nick Jonas does some work with them too.

Q: What should the sign say?
This summer, I am raising money for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and I am thinking about making a big sign that people will sign if they donate in any way. But I don't know what it should say. I was thinking something like "I made a difference" any ideas? THANKS :D People aren't donating blood :\

A: the sign should say "please help us find a cure for juvenile diabetes".

Q: Good fund raising ideas?
Me and a bunch of my friends are wanting to do a fun fund raising for either the Change for Children foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. But we have absolutely no idea what would be fun to do! Somebody else in our area is already having a bake sale and a rummage sale so those are not options. Please help, it would be greatly appreciated! <3

A: Good for you Collecting cans for aluminum Car wash Bike or walk-a-thon (you get sponsors) as to how many miles you will, or can walk. Karaoke contest, costs to sing and the winner gets a prize Super project...sincere best wishes for a good turn out..thank you

Q: Fundraising ideas, anyone?
My son has type 1 diabetes and I am doing the Walk for Diabetes through the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and I am looking for some fundraising ideas, other than all the originals, letter writing, bake sale, car watch, silent auction. I am looking for something unique. My donation link is below if anyone wants to help me out. Thanks! http:// walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87029651

A: We held a spaghetti supper for the JDRF local Walk to Cure Diabetes. It's easier than you think... - Find a caterer that will work for cost (this is the only hard part) - Find a hall that can be donated (Legion posts are great) - Find a DJ that'll donate his services (or work for a cheap price). - print your own event tickets on a color printer - Find a baker (cakes), balloonery (if you want), florist, supermarket (for paper goods, utensils, tablecloths) We also coordinated theme baskets for raffle prizes. They valued so high, it brought in most of our funds. We had a "sports basket" w/ event tickets, autographed memorabilia, etc; a Travel basket; home improvement basket... We made up posters of the raffle baskets and sold tickets prior to the event (as well as at the event) to maximize donations. We made $5,000 our first year and look forward to doing it again next year. Raffle basket donations means hitting the pavement. Lots of letter writing, phone calls and emails. But for every 10 refusals, you'll get one great donation. It's worth it. Especially if you get others to help you. It was REALLY rewarding too. You won't regret it.