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I am doing a little bit of a survey, using you all, my multiple services veterans, how many contracted diabetes after leaving service, how many contracted diabetes while serving and where discharged, how many are just fine.
Now don't get me wrong, I am not at my military weight, but I am not that much over my military limit right now. I am fairly active and I don't over indulge in sweets. I have another theory and based on everyones honest participation, it will either debunk my theory or confirm it. I wil share at the end of the month on what my theory is. Thanks in advance for participating.
Now don't get me wrong, I am not at my military weight, but I am not that much over my military limit right now. I am fairly active and I don't over indulge in sweets. I have another theory and based on everyones honest participation, it will either debunk my theory or confirm it. I wil share at the end of the month on what my theory is. Thanks in advance for participating.
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No diabetic history currently or in the family. Your question got me wondering if there is a problem with diabetes and the military community?
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1SG David Niles
CSM, kinda what I am trying to find out. I work in a para military concentric job, (Corrections) and I am surrounded by a lot of prior military and a lot of them are diabetics. Some are over weight, some consume a lot of sugar, but most do not, most are not and most do not have a genetic disposition toward diabetes.
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SPC Philip Hoffman
As a reservist, they had us eating at a buffet for chow every weekend that we had drill and no PT during drill at that too. So I believe that had a part in me becoming diabetic.
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SPC Philip Hoffman
I've corrected the problem also. Now I'm working on getting the waivers to get back in.
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I didn't vote because I didn't want to mess up your results. My right hand NCO developed diabetes in Iraq. He was well within military height/weight and in very good shape (he was in the LRS Company). No family history. The Army medically retired him even though he fought it.
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1SG David Niles
Diabetes mellitus type 1 (also known as type 1 diabetes, or T1DM; formerly insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.[2] The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose. The classical symptoms are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and weight loss.[3]
The cause of diabetes mellitus type 1 is unknown.[4] Type 1 diabetes can be distinguished from type 2 by autoantibody testing. The C-peptide assay, which measures endogenous insulin production, can also be used.
The cause of diabetes mellitus type 1 is unknown.[4] Type 1 diabetes can be distinguished from type 2 by autoantibody testing. The C-peptide assay, which measures endogenous insulin production, can also be used.
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Men are predisposed to diabetes because when they get fat it's mostly distributed on their abdomen. This has nothing to do with immunizations. The army's responsible for the stress and the mre's. Those thinks allow you to gain weight.
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Sgt Gus Laskaris - You may not have gained weight right away but I believe there is lasting side effects to eating trans fats from the hydrogenated oils used to preserve the mres.
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Type II, adult onset. Paternal genetics for 3 generations. My son, at 21, is pre-diabetic (whatever the hell they mean by that...)
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I have a genetic predisposition from grandparents and parents to both be overweight and to have high blood pressure and diabetes.
Because of that, I have worked hard to stay in shape (healthy) and I am probably in better shape now than I was when serving. So far, I don't have the high blood pressure and diabetes. My dad and granddad both died of congestive heart failure, so I am motivated to not follow their lead.
Because of that, I have worked hard to stay in shape (healthy) and I am probably in better shape now than I was when serving. So far, I don't have the high blood pressure and diabetes. My dad and granddad both died of congestive heart failure, so I am motivated to not follow their lead.
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Central Cranial Diabetes Insipidous is result of TBI or brain surgery if the stalk is nipped in surgery it's a seperate endocrine disorder. I have it. I hear a of NBC and chemical exposure causing endocrine disruption. I do not believe mine was service connected but the result of injury after service. I did not vote.
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I have a family history of diabetes, but do not suffer from the condition. I'm WELL over my military weight (5'11", 290 lbs.) and at one time used to drink 2-3 64oz sodas a day (!)... Since the new year, I've cut out sodas and extra sugars and have begun an exercise regimen so I can get back in the service and am eyeing the Army Reserves. IF I don't get back in, I'm still improving my health so I can be around for my new son (8 mos old).
Edit: I forgot to mention that I was in for about 8 years and have been out for almost 13.
Edit: I forgot to mention that I was in for about 8 years and have been out for almost 13.
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Just saw this article and wanted to add it to this thread. Important quote: “It [diabetes] affects nearly 20 percent of Veterans who use the VA health care system, compared to 8.3 percent of the general population." - See more at: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2014/May/VA-Battling-Silent-Epidemic.asp#sthash.2lbruIJL.dpuf
VA Battling Silent Epidemic -- Veterans Health Administration
VA researchers are locked in battle with an enemy that is quietly maiming and killing thousands of Americans who have served their country. It's not PTSD, depression or TBI.
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