righguard 290 posted:

I have read with interest the promising information about youngsters and even adults who show a mutation in Kir6.2 gene causing neonatal type 1 diabetes and getting improvement with Sulfonylurea even though it is generally prescribed for type 2 diabetes.  I have searched the net for any information that would indicate this special type of diabetes is actually at caused at ages older than birth to 6 months, but find very little.  Is there any indication that it may also happen to children who are say 6-18 months of age at onset?

I would be very interested in knowing if this was possible.  Also what type of genetic test is done to determine the mutation for this specific type of diabetes.

Anyone who has information on this please advise.  I have an adult son who developed type 1 diabetes at age 13 months.  He is now 32 years old on an insulin pump but shows insulin resistance and has complications, including diabetic retinopathy, weight gain and periphreal nueropathy.

 

Thanks

Tom Gleeson

 

Mr. Gleeson:

The following is from the www.monogenicdiabetes.org website:

"The University of Chicago's Kovler Diabetes Center has established a National Registry for Neonatal Diabetes with JDRF support. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Lou Philipson at l-philipson@uchicago.edu. The Center's investigators not only study such forms of diabetes as MODY, PND, and TND, but also provide genetic testing, support, and information to patients and physicians in the U.S."

Perhaps they might be able to assist you with your son's case.

God Bless,

John

1. Some diabetic complications can be made worse by specific types of exercises. A thorough evaluation by your healthcare provider is essential before exercising.

2. Background on bodyweight exercises from Wikipedia.

3. Bodyweight training resources:

John E. Peterson's Transformetrics

Average Joe Workout

Bodyweight Culture

Bodyweight archive at LiveAwesome.com

4. Optional Equipment:

Power Pushup 2

Lifeline Jungle Gym

Lifeline Power Up Chin Ups

Marcy Wedge

Grip Pro Trainer

Fitness Bow

Disclosure: I have no personal or financial interest in the products above.

Regards,

John

Last year my diabetologist recommended trigger point therapy instead of the traditional treatment for adhesive capsulitis in my right shoulder.

I found an excellent book by Clair Davies, specifically for treatment of frozen shoulders.

The Theracane made performing the therapy easier for me; however, therapy can be done without it.

Bottom Line: It works. Plus, I have an effective way to deal with other painful conditions.

Disclosure: I have no personal or financial interest in Mr. Davies books or the Theracane.

Regards,

John

1. Exercising With Limited Mobility

2. Sit And Be Fit

3. Seated Chair Exercises: Chair Calsthenic (Part I)

4. Seated Chair Exercises: Flexaband (Part II)

5. Seated Chair Exercises: Chair Aerobics (Part III)

6. The "I Hate to Exercise" Book for People With Diabetes, 2nd Edition

Disclosure: I have no personal or financial interest in items two and six above.

Regards,

John

From the New England Journal of Medicine: Primary Care - Will It Survive?

From the American College of Physicians (PDF): The Impending Collapse of Primary Care Medicine...

This doesn't sound like we have the greatest health care system in the world, does it?

Regards,

John