Question 1

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Leading a better lifestyle in the form of avoiding excessive sugar/ fats, high fibre foods, breaking sedentary life and regular physical activity helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.

Question 2

Can high sugar levels cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

High sugar levels causes blood vessel damage, vascular remodelling leading to increased peripheral artery resistance. Also, body fluid volume increases in response to insulin resistance-induced hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Both increased peripheral vascular resistance and body fluid volume lead to increase in systemic blood pressure causing Hypertension.

Question 3

Do naturally occurring sugars contribute to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

The effects of added sugar intake include higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease which are all linked to an increased risk for heart attack

Question 4

What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Accepted Answer

Both oral medicines and insulin are good at treating Diabetes, each having it's own benefits and side effects.

Question 5

Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension might not cause Diabetes directly but increases the risk. People with high blood pressure usually have insulin resistance leading to Diabetes compared to those with typical blood pressure.

Question 6

Physical Activity in Diabetes

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

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