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Diabetes: Symptoms and complications
Diabetes: Symptoms and complications
Diabetes: Symptoms and complications
Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections. 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.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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What diet chart should a diabetic patient follow?
Prefer whole grains with fresh greens, moderate amount of protein, low fat and no added sugar/salt foods. It's important to include different foods in portion control to get balanced nutrition.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Do gestational diabetes babies go to NICU?
There's a chance that babies of GDM mother may have low blood sugar shortly after birth and hypoglycemic seizures etc which would need NICU monitoring.
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What causes organ failure in diabetic patients?
Raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels leading to kidney damage and eye damage, vascualr remodelling leads to raised blood pressure and heart disease.
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Does type 2 diabetes cause weight loss?
Yes, unintentional weight loss is one of the symptoms of Diabetes mellitus.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
