Does a high cholesterol lead to diabetes?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Not exactly. In fact it's kind of the other way around: diabetes leads to elevated cholesterol, a condition specifically known as diabetic dyslipidemia (dyslipidemia means a disorder in the lipids), w... Read More
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Hello, is someone more prone to get diabetes if he has elevated cortisol production for some reason? thank you
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes this is correct. Let me explain a little more so you would have a basic understanding of the underlying mechanism.
Cortisol, a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, is produced by t... Read More
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What is the connection between diabetes and mycardial infraction ?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- there is more myocardial infarction with diabetes than normal because of vascular lrsions as result of diabetes
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Diabetes how can I as a dibatic person for 18 yrs now have a sexual strwngth and is there a big hope
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- For men, as for women, the process of developing a sexual dysfunction may be slow and progressive. In men, impotence may come and go at times. It may begin with erections that are less firm than befor... Read More
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I am 38 years old married man having Diabetes problem for last 8 years. I have severe ED problem. Even Viagra & Cialis can not erect 100%. Please suggest something for hard erection.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- is your diabetes controlled?
the other question to worry about is whether your diabetes was really since 8y, as it tends to be present before the time of diagnosis.
long standing uncontrolled diabetes... Read More
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Does drinking water, a lot , a symptom for diabetes ? And what are it's symptoms ?
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Dr. Jinan Usta,
Family Medicine
- drinking too much water is one of the signs of diabetis. it is usuallly associated with frequent urination. Dabetis can be without symptoms for many years ..this is why it is important to check with b... Read More
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I have a very strong family history of diabetes type 2. Is there any kind of testing done to predict if someone will acquire DM II in the future?
Dr. Thierry Yazbek,
Surgery
- more details are needed ( age, weight, blood pressure, .........) but in general
Numerous epidemiologic studies have shown that people with 1 or more first-degree relatives who are affected with diab... Read More
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People affected with diabetes can donate blood?
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Dr. Jinan Usta,
Family Medicine
- yes they can donate blood.
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