Question 1

Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine level of 1.7 is significant of mild elevation from normal range, but it alone does not dictate severity of kidney disease in Diabetic patients.

Question 2

Why does diabetes lead to so many other medical issues?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 3

Can diabetic patients be doctors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one only needs to study and pass to get a degree to be a doctor irrespective of their own medical conditions.

Question 4

What is full blown diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.

Question 5

How is heart affected in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 6

Can lifestyle changes reverse diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes may not be reversed in all patients with lifestyle changes but it helps to keep it under control and prevent it's complications.

Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

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