Question 1

Do gestational diabetes babies go to NICU?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are some symptoms and treatments of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections. Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise)

Question 3

What are the symptoms of kidney disease, causes & cure?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms and signs include decreased urine output, fluid retention causing swelling in your legs/ ankles or feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or pressure and seizures or coma in severe case. Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis. Treatement is based on the cause.

Question 4

How many symptoms do I need to have to confirm my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. So presence of zero or any symptom along with increased blood sugar levels confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a chronic condition but when controlled with proper diet, physical acitivity, medications, doctors visits a child can lead a relatively normal life.

Question 6

Can yoga help to cure type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Any form of physical activity including yoga can help in controlling of blood sugar levels but may not cure Diabetes mellitus entirely.

Do gestational diabetes babies go to NICU?

Do gestational diabetes babies go to NICU?

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