Question 1

Can a keto diet reduce kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Ketogenic lifestyle dictates a person to have high protein and fat with low or zero carbohydrate diet which may affect metabolic acidosis. High protein diet may hasten kidney failure.

Question 2

How to tell my dad that I inherited diabetes from my mum?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is multifactorial having both genetic and environmental factors. One can get it from either of the parents.

Question 3

Why do patients with diabetes not stick to a diet plan?

Accepted Answer

It's not that every Diabetic patient does not stick to diet plan, it mostly depends on the person's lack of motivation irrespective of the disease. It's also understandable since diabetes is a long standing medical condition, every patient may need repetitive conusellings to adhere to diet plan.

Question 4

What are the complications of Diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Question 5

Will masturbation increase the blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

No, Masturbation releases feel good hormones - endorphins, tackles insomnia, depression,general well being and all in all leading to healthy person

Question 6

Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes 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.

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Can a keto diet reduce kidney failure?

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