Do oral contraceptives cause Type II Diabetes?
Recent evidence has shown that women who developed Gestational Diabetes while pregnant, and used oral contraceptives shortly after birth of the child for six months or more, significantly increases their risk of developing Type II diabetes. The pill with greatest risk was the “progestin-only” variety. The ones reported causing the least risk were combination pills with low doses of progestin. This reinforces the danger of taking oral contraceptives without physician supervision. What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes? Persons with diabetes usually have excessive thirst and hunger. There is also frequent and excessive urination and weight loss. The blood sugar is elevated and abnormal amount of sugar is found in the urine. The “sweet” urine attracts ants. Absence of symptoms does not mean one does not have diabetes. Only a urine or blood test can confirm the diagnosis. Does Diabetes cause impotence? Male erectile dysfunction, the inability of men to have adequate erection and maint
