Question 1

Can a person with diabetes still produce insulin?

Accepted Answer

Patients with diabetes produce some amount of insulin.

Question 2

What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No fruit or vegetable can totally get rid of Diabetes but having fruits/vegetables with low glycemic index may prevent or manage Diabetes.

Question 3

Why is blood glucose elevated after exercise in a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Strenous exercises such as weightlifting, sprints and competitive sports cause you to produce stress hormones (such as adrenaline). Adrenaline raises blood glucose levels by stimulating your liver to release glucose which is needed for the muscles during work outs.

Question 4

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 5

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

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 6

How can eating sugar cubes lead to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Any food with added sugar can cause increase in sugar level, waist circumference, body fat and also effect insulin sensitivity / secretion.

Can a person with diabetes still produce insulin?

Can a person with diabetes still produce insulin?

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Related Questions

What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

Why is blood glucose elevated after exercise in a diabetic?

Do naturally occurring sugars contribute to heart disease?

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

How can eating sugar cubes lead to diabetes?

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