Does a high cholesterol lead to diabetes?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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Hello, is someone more prone to get diabetes if he has elevated cortisol production for some reason? thank you
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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What is the connection between diabetes and mycardial infraction ?
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د. Salim Saab,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- 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
د. Rania Mousa,
الطب العام
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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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.
د. Nemer Charafeddine,
طب النساء والتوليد
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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Does drinking water, a lot , a symptom for diabetes ? And what are it's symptoms ?
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د. Jinan Usta,
طب الأسرة
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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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?
د. Thierry Yazbek,
الجراحة
- 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... إقرأ أكثر
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People affected with diabetes can donate blood?
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د. Jinan Usta,
طب الأسرة
- yes they can donate blood.
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