Question 1

Do ER's check blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, emergency room protocols have blood sugar check as one of the parameters. It may be done in patients with suspicion on deranged blood sugar levels.

Question 2

How should a diabetic patient regain their weight?

Accepted Answer

Regaining weight must be under dietician observation with balanced nutritious meals.

Question 3

I have a blood sugar of 6.8. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician.

Question 4

How do you know if you're diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Some symptoms and/or signs can raise a suspicion for Diabetes although most patients does not show any. The only way to know or confirm the diagnosis by testing for fasting and post prandial blood sugar with glycated hemoglobin levels.

Question 5

What are the causes of kidney failure in young children?

Accepted Answer

Common causes include birth defects, hereditary diseases, infection, nephrotic syndrome, systemic diseases, trauma
and urine blockage or reflux

Question 6

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.

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