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About Catherine Burns. RN. BS.
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Expertise
I will endevour to answer questions re daily "Self Management of Diabetes Care" for people who are currently under the care of a physician. My focus would be Diabetes health care education and not diagnosis.

Experience
I have 15 years experience as a Diabetes Nurse Educator.

Education/Credentials
I am an RN for many years.
I have a BS in Healthcare Management.
I was a Certified Diabetes Educator for many years.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Catherine Burns. RN. BS. 
In Category  Endocrinology (including Diabetes)

SubjectDate Asked

pre-diabetes8/15/2008
  Q: I am 40 years old and about 10 lbs over-weight. During an annual physical, the fasting blood test ...
  A: There are “Criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus “set forth by the American Diabetes ...
diabetes8/14/2008
  Q: my boyfriend has a history of diabetes only on his side of the family, i dont have any history of ...
  A: I could not find a specific scientific answer to your question, but The American Diabetes ...
yeast infections and diabetes?8/10/2008
  Q: I am 44 year old woman. I suffer from chronic yeast infections and have for a number of years. I ...
  A: There are alternative treatments available to you for the year long plus yeast infection as ...
about high fasting numbers8/5/2008
  Q: I'm 30 weeks pregnant and two weeks back I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.With diet and ...
  A: During pregnancy, the placental hormones make it harder for your body to use insulin, so your ...
health7/30/2008
  Q: i have blood sugar and i was newly married.does my wife will infected with blood sugar?????????
  A: Everyone has a level of sugar in the blood. The normal range before eating or the fasting blood ...
Effects of Nia Span and Benadryl on Sugar Levels7/24/2008
  Q: I am Type 2 diabetic. My cardiologist put me on Slo-Niacin which has an effect of raising my blood ...
  A: There are side-effects to all medications, and both Slo-Niacin and Benadryl may affect the blood ...
diabetes7/19/2008
  Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes - blood sugar 138 and AIc 7.4. He is beng treated ...
  A: I am a diabetes nurse educator and although I have knowledge re nutrition, I am not a certified ...
Information On Medical Field7/14/2008
  Q: Right now I am not in school but I want to continue my education and i cant decide should i go to a ...
  A: You say you want to become a pediatrician, so why are you going toward nursing?? Admission to ...
Steroid shots7/13/2008
  Q: Is there a limit to how many steroid shots a diabetic should get or is it ok if it is not affecting ...
  A: It is my understanding that a thorough post operative exercise program is essential for adequate ...
blood sugar question7/12/2008
  Q: I am 41 one, female, and in reletivly good health although I should excersize. For about the past ...
  A: The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. ...
diabetes 2 and epsom salt7/4/2008
  Q: . I always used to take epsom salt baths to relax my body and sore muscles. I bought a box the ...
  A: Epsom Salts is Magnesium Sulfate: The Epsom Salts - Magnesium Sulfate is absorbed through the ...
Diabetes questions7/2/2008
  Q: After usual fine 1/08 bloodtests, active dynamic 83 year old male drives to hospital 3/08 with 900 ...
  A: I forgot to add to my answer below that the endocrinologist who provided the responses below needs a ...
hypothyrodism related5/9/2008
  Q: i took a blood test a while ago and i found out that my TSH levels were at 5.6, while normal levels ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
neuropathy5/3/2008
  Q: I have neuropathy in my feet and a little in my hands. My blood glucose test scores are nearly ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Stomach pain near injection site5/2/2008
  Q: I give myself insulin injections in my stomach each day(I HATE it) and I have noticed that I have ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
A frustrated diabetic4/25/2008
  Q: I am a young diabetic. I am 25 years old and was diagnosed at the age of 20. I am a type 2 I am not ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
eating habits4/21/2008
  Q: One of my employees was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes last year. Since then,he has lost a ...
  A: Your statement “I dont want to get too involved in his personal life” is not authentic, because you ...
Daily injections: infection prevention4/18/2008
  Q: This isn't about diabetes but is related to self diabetes care. I take daily subcutaneous ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Diabete Ranges4/7/2008
  Q: Diabbetes runs in my family so i check my sugar daily and i checked it today and it was 118 i want ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
diabetes and fruits4/4/2008
  Q: Can a diabetic eat fruits? The allopaths say no and the naturalists say yes claiming that fruits ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
propranolol and increase of blood sugar4/1/2008
  Q: sir, I have read in internet that propranolol -beta blocker can raise blood sugar even than calciam ...
  A: Kumar, Hello again. Propranolol: Two of the numerous side effects: : This medication may interact ...
Prednisone3/27/2008
  Q: Can Prednisone be dangerous for a Diabetic Patient ?
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Escitalopram diabetes and obesity3/23/2008
  Q: sir whether Escitalopram can increase blood sugar or weight?--age 48--height 5.7, weight 100 ...
  A: Pulled this data on Escitalopram off the Internet for you to review. Not my area of expertise, but ...
Care of the Pancreas3/20/2008
  Q: Can you tell me what vitamins/supplements to take for maintaining healthy pancreas? I do not need ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
type 13/12/2008
  Q: and ive recently noticed a lump where ive been injectioning myself due to me not moving the jag ...
  A: I got the Unomedical article below off the Web for you to review. You are aware of the cause of the ...
Diabetes and Glucosamine3/11/2008
  Q: I am a type 1 and have had diabetes for 59 years. I try to keep very close watch on blood sugar ...
  A: I am a type 1 and have had diabetes for 59 years. I try to keep very close watch on blood sugar ...
I was born without a thyroid gland3/4/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could please help me. I was born without a thyroid gland. All of my life my ...
  A: My forte is diabetes, so I need to refer you to Mary Shomon’s excellent web site @ About.com Guide ...
Blood Sugar1/3/2008
  Q: I have been pre-diabetic for a few years. My doctor has never made much of it except to tell me if ...
  A: Pre-diabetes, sometimes called impaired-glucose tolerance, happens when glucose levels in the blood ...
Type II Diabetes12/29/2007
  Q: I have a new Dr. due to relocation & she recently diagnosed me w/Type II. It was devastating, to ...
  A: Addendum to my previous answer. A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Many people experience ...
Diabetes research12/28/2007
  Q: Has there been any new discoveries in stem cell research that might help the pancreas to start to ...
  A: this is what I found from the American Diabetes Association Stem Cell Research - including ...
Diabetic transplant donors12/20/2007
  Q: My dad has been a type 1, insulin dependant diabetic for 54 years. He is near the point of getting ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
un-controlled diabetes11/24/2007
  Q: sir my details: indian male, age 48,weight 100 kg height 5.7, excercise not regular--I have ...
  A: Kumar, The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to ...
Pain in hands and feet11/21/2007
  Q: I am a 25 year old woman with type two diabetes. I see a doctor regularly, and am on oral medication ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
un-controlled diabetes11/20/2007
  Q: sir my details: indian male, age 48,weight 100 kg height 5.7, excercise not regular--I have ...
  A: Kumar, The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to ...
flu shot and diabeties11/13/2007
  Q: I am prediabetic. My numbers run anywhere from 95 to 120. I got a flu shot last week, and my numbers ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Diabetic with pain in abdominal area8/21/2007
  Q: My daughter has type I Diabetes since age 4 and she is now 30. She has been ill lately and in the ...
  A: I trust that you followed up with the personal physician post the ED visits and diagnosis of kidney ...
thyroid test8/19/2007
  Q: My husband's new thyroid test came back showing T-4. Free at 1.2 which is in range and his TSH is ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
carb counting8/13/2007
  Q: I then found out that diabetics no longer count calories, but rather count carbs instead. I have an ...
  A: another said 100. Now I dont even know if I should trust a nutritionist if I go to one - What should ...
Diabetes and consumption of honey bunches(oat mal)8/4/2007
  Q: I shall be glad if i can consume Honey bunches (oatmeal cereals)daily in the morning, since i am a ...
  A: First congratulations with your diabetes under good control. My recommendation as per usual is that ...
Diabetic needed to take Prednisone7/25/2007
  Q: Husband recently had poison ivy. Dr. prescribed prednisone -- result his glucose levels are over ...
  A: Based on the article below, It is not possible to provide an exact personal time frame for the blood ...
Diabetic needed to take Prednisone7/24/2007
  Q: Husband recently had poison ivy. Dr. prescribed prednisone -- result his glucose levels are over ...
  A: Do not use this information to make significant changes in your diet, your exercise regimen, ...
husband7/11/2007
  Q: my husband has type 2 diabetes and is having headaches everyday, could this be his medicine he does ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Hypothyroid & Hypoglycemia7/5/2007
  Q: I am coming here to ask some questions since my endocrinologist refuses to give me a glucose test. ...
  A: If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes,but have hypoglycemia, I fail to understand why you are ...
Hormones?7/4/2007
  Q: I am a 24 year old female, I have been having blue and clear discharge from my left breast for ...
  A: (Name not provided) Diabetes is my area of expertise. However, I can only guess that you may have a ...
diet chart5/22/2007
  Q: Hi! I am 55 years old. i am a diabetic patient & I am also a patient of ulcer colitus. my diabetes ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Diagnoses of diabetes?5/19/2007
  Q: I have been what I consider a pre-diabetic for awhile. Earlier this month, I took a fasting glucose ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Can a child have diabetes or the onset w/o glucose showing up in the urine5/18/2007
  Q: I don't know if you can help me or not. I am just wondering if a child can have diabetes starting ...
  A: The actual estimation of water requirement is highly variable and quite complex. Because the water ...
Can a child have diabetes or the onset w/o glucose showing up in the urine5/17/2007
  Q: I don't know if you can help me or not. I am just wondering if a child can have diabetes starting ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Compression stockings or socks and diabetes5/4/2007
  Q: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 a couple of years ago. She is in her late 60s. Her ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Insulin resistance4/30/2007
  Q: Greetings and thank you so much for your time. I was wondering if I could ask you what the ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
VERY CONFUSED!!!!!4/25/2007
  Q: My husband was told he is type 2 diabetic 3-13-07, he went to the Dr. with leg pains, fatigue and ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
Diabetes/High BP4/24/2007
  Q: age 61. Have diabetes since age 40 with family history. Ride 10 speed 3 or more times week,for 45 ...
  A: The following input is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to be ...
husband's thyroid3/26/2007
  Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
  A: "And his TSH level of 6.19 six months ago was over the reference range on the quest labs of 0.40 - ...
weight loss DUE to diabetes3/24/2007
  Q: My wife, who had a very attractive figure, has lost a lot of weight since her diabetes. Her sugar ...
  A: The very high blood glucose levels causes the body to turn to alternate body fuel sources, resulting ...
husband's thyroid3/23/2007
  Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
  A: Youa are most welcome. Yes, you are correct that your husband had hypothyroidism diagnosis, and his ...
husband's thyroid3/22/2007
  Q: I emailed you about my husband who had the borderline thyroid six months ago and his physician put ...
  A: Right off the Internet for you. What Is a Normal TSH Level? From Mary Shomon, Your Guide to Thyroid ...
Could you help us understand please.......3/15/2007
  Q: My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes, he is tired all the time, eats like a horse, ...
  A: and Spouse, The following is basic general education/information, and it is not intended to be ...
synthroid3/12/2007
  Q: My husband's thryoid was borderline low sixs month ago and his doctor put him on 100 mcg of ...
  A: The following is basic general education/information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a ...
diabetes and thyroid3/8/2007
  Q: I have had diabetes for 22 years and I have my ups and downs. The past few months I have been ...
  A: If you feel that you have "other signs" of a thyroid problem, I would recommend you notify your ...
breathing?3/6/2007
  Q: i have type 1 diabetes and sometimes i cant breath properly, even when im not exersizing, what do ...
  A: Anyone experiencing a difficulty with not breathing properly should go to the Emergency Dept, or ...
Diabetes and sex1/5/2007
  Q: I am a 46-year old male and have type-2 diabetes since 5-6 years. During the last year i am taking ...
  A: I would have to say, this is not an age related problem, but rather related to either the diabetes, ...
jones fracture10/3/2006
  Q: i had a jones fracture 4 months ago and my ankle gets swellon and i still limp when i walk my ...
  A: israel Asks Subject: Private: noi had a jones fracture 4 months ago and my ankle gets swellon and ...
not diabetic but sugar was high today?9/25/2006
  Q: my name is irma I am not a diabetic, however my mom is..today before checking her blood sugar I ...
  A: my name is irma I am not a diabetic, however my mom is..today before checking her blood sugar I ...
Type 2 Diabetes9/23/2006
  Q: My husband came home from the doctor yesterday and said he was very close to being diabetic. (He is ...
  A: Cathy Pennington Asks in Category Endocrinology (including Diabetes) ... Subject: Type 2 ...
thyroid problems?9/14/2006
  Q: i am a 43yr old female who has been hypothyroid since 1999 - taking 125mcg thyroxine which has ...
  A: Subject: thyroid problems? hello i am a 43yr old female who has been hypothyroid since 1999 - ...
Shall i give up sweets at all ?9/12/2006
  Q: Is it true that eating sweets at the phase of pre diabetes will turn me diabetic ? My values are ...
  A: The following is basic general information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a replacement ...
THYROIDS8/21/2006
  Q: QUESTION CAN A OBGYN TAKE TEST FOR THYROD , THE ONE THAT MEATABOLISIM IS VERY SLOW DO TO THYROIDS ...
  A: My following answer to your question is only to provide general information and education, and is ...
beginning dosage of Synthroid8/7/2006
  Q: I had thyroid removed because of Pappilary Carcinoma...both sides. I-131 done and initial scan ...
  A: The following is basic general information, and it is not intended to be viewed as a replacment for ...
type 1 diabetes7/10/2006
  Q: I have had type 1 diabetes for the past 6 years, and I recently read an article in a non-diabetes ...
  A: I am soory that I could not reply to your above question sooner due to my unforeseen busy schedule. ...
diabetes6/30/2006
  Q: Will you plese explain about the 2hr post prandial test? Thank you.
  A: Holmes, I recommend one hour post prandial blood glucose testing, because that provides you with ...
How Important is Exercise6/10/2006
  Q: Can you tell me how important is exercise in the self-management of diabetes? How much exercise ...
  A: Exercise is recommended for all people, and is always included in diabetes management because it ...
denistry5/1/2006
  Q: how does diabetes effect your thyroids?
  A: Dated. 5/3/06. Dear Roxanne, People who have an autoimmune endocrine disease are at risk of ...
diabetes diagnosis4/28/2006
  Q: hello...just woondering if you could clarify something for me...I have been tested for diabetes due ...
  A: Dated. 4/28/06. Reply to your question, based on your very limited information above. Dear Lucy, ...
Suitable Fruit4/22/2006
  Q: My father is an insulin-dependent diabetic (he's been diabetic for the last 12 years, and ...
  A: Fruit is permitted for people with diabetes, being mindful of the portion consumed together with ...
harvard study4/12/2006
  Q: I have read a lot about a study by a Dr. terry from harvard college. I think he is a nutrition ...
  A: If there was a diet discovered that would minimize insulin injections, it would have made front page ...

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