tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post2977384416770555048..comments2024-03-12T04:00:04.167-07:00Comments on Nutfield Genealogy: Diabetes and GenealogyHeather Wilkinson Rojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-66852201105401608122010-11-05T08:54:57.075-07:002010-11-05T08:54:57.075-07:00Cynthia, try this link http://www.americanancestor...Cynthia, try this link http://www.americanancestors.org/PageDetail.aspx?recordId=137268106 For New England Ancestors, Volume 9.2, page 38 "Of Brick Walls and Pack Rats". It was written by Harold Leach (I think he's a trustee at NEHGS now) and he knew I had a big database of all the Wilkinsons. In the article both Samuel Wilkinson and his wife Lucy Ham (married in 1852) were deaf mutes, and we knew this from census records, etc.Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-22582461254184486452010-11-05T08:42:14.292-07:002010-11-05T08:42:14.292-07:00Oh my goodness, your research project sounds so in...Oh my goodness, your research project sounds so interesting. Martha's Vineyard makes perfect sense. Also, I would love to read the Wilkinson article. Could you provide a reference? FYI, otosclerosis usually, not always, but usually comes on later in life. Often during a person's 30s or 40s. <br /><br />You simply MUST read The Language of Genes. Fascinating reading.Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-36566931478395227622010-11-05T07:29:47.341-07:002010-11-05T07:29:47.341-07:00Cynthia, I have noticed that on some census record...Cynthia, I have noticed that on some census records, deafness is noted. I've done some research on this and helped Harold Leach with his article in the New England Ancestors magazine by NEHGS on a Wilkinson family with deafness. Also, in my research on Martha's Vineyard, there were many generations of deaf residents. They were quite numerous in certain families, and even developed their own system of sign language which survived for years probably because of the island's isolation. All these little medical genealogy stories are fascinating to me.Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-21966667781023696142010-11-05T07:22:54.680-07:002010-11-05T07:22:54.680-07:00Thank you all for your kind comments about my hear...Thank you all for your kind comments about my hearing loss. It is difficult, but like anything you figure it out and live with it the best you can. The hardest part for me is I'm a singer. After twenty years of voice lessons it's hard keeping up, but I do what I can. <br /><br />Talking about family history and medical issues, my mom had the same problem. I don't know for sure, but I suspect it came from her dad's side of the family. Apparently otosclerosis effects women more often than men. Her dad may have carried the gene but never shown signs. My audiologist said my son might not get it but if he has a daughter she might.<br /><br />If anyone is interested I read a really interesting book a while back called The Language of Genes by Steve Jones. It really puts what we're talking about here into perspective.<br /><br />Heather, again, I wish you and your husband all the best in managing his type 2.Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-16431120182509768022010-11-04T18:45:15.724-07:002010-11-04T18:45:15.724-07:00I love medical genealogy.I love medical genealogy.Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-47173237060401599702010-11-04T17:40:31.006-07:002010-11-04T17:40:31.006-07:00Yes, I do record cause of death when I know it. A...Yes, I do record cause of death when I know it. And I was made aware of the need to be vigilant about diabetes by my Aunt Joy as her son, my cousin, had it. Sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis, and wish him the best of luck in his efforts to manage it.<br /><br />Cynthia - this is wonderful news. I work with one person who has hearing loss and live with another - it's not easy for them to deal with it.Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-6968810629700696112010-11-04T17:02:38.571-07:002010-11-04T17:02:38.571-07:00In the past most of the people with diabetes would...In the past most of the people with diabetes would have been type 1. Franklin Allen who died at age 7 was most likely type 1. They used to call it Juvenile Diabetes. Today we are seeing Type 2 in children because of the diets and obesity, along with plaque in their arteries and high blood pressure in kids.<br /><br /> In type 1 it is when the cells in the pancreas stopped producing insulin. The thinking was that some sort of a viral infection caused the destruction.<br /><br />Type 2 is on the increase today because of our lack of exercise and poor diets and a large incidence of increased weight. It was relatively unknown when we all toiled at work. The cells in the pancreas become unable to hand the amount glucose in the body. <br /><br />The kidney disease with delirium could have been a massive infection (sepsis) this would have caused the delirium and death. <br /><br />Antibiotics would have ended the infection.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-10817695176940840282010-11-04T14:53:55.181-07:002010-11-04T14:53:55.181-07:00Oh, Cynthia, best of luck with your surgery! I'...Oh, Cynthia, best of luck with your surgery! I've gotten so much private email about diabetes today. Now, who will invent a surgery for diabetes? Wouldn't that be great?Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-69684393996299200942010-11-04T14:34:37.492-07:002010-11-04T14:34:37.492-07:00Wonderful example of exploring the roots of a gene...Wonderful example of exploring the roots of a genetic factor. With several type 2s in the family you've sent me back to the records to explore. <br /><br />Sorry about your husband's recent diagnosis, but you are correct about management. Best of luck.<br /><br />And Cynthia - delighted to know there's a potential fix for you. We'll be awaiting a symphony...Susan Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009218875010743399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-23164985950272486502010-11-04T07:47:48.115-07:002010-11-04T07:47:48.115-07:00Heather - Such an interesting post. Many years ag...Heather - Such an interesting post. Many years ago I saw a wonderful drama on PBS about Frederick Banting and Charles Best who were researching diabetes/insulin in the early part of the 20th century. Diabetes is a difficult disease. We have a young family friend with type 1. So much time revolves around managing the disease, for everyone in the family. I wish you and your husband the best with his type 2.<br /><br />And yes, I am very interested in the health issues of past generations. I've been progressively losing my hearing over the last 13 years, the result of otosclerosis which I inherited from my mom. Thankfully, I just received word from my doctor that I am an excellent candidate for corrective surgery. I'm luckier than my ancestors. At least I have the option to have mine fixed. Beethoven's hearing loss has been attributed to otosclerosis. What would corrective surgery done for him? Wow, just think about it.Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533717770805440813.post-32208325229429532652010-11-04T07:10:20.377-07:002010-11-04T07:10:20.377-07:00As a type 2, I was fascinated by your history of t...As a type 2, I was fascinated by your history of the disease and your suspicions on old types of death. Maybe I need to revisit this. Interesting, thanks.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.com