Question 1

Do women with gestational diabetes deliver.healthy babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if and when gestational diabetes is managed properly, a mother may deliver a healthy baby.

Question 2

What is the difference between blood sugar and diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body's main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body's cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high.

Question 3

Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".

Question 4

What is diabetes mellitus? What are the diabetes medications?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) and is diagnosed when fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more is seen on tests. Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise)

Question 5

Physical Activity in Diabetes

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports

Question 6

What are the most severe symptoms of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Fast deep breathing, dry skin & mouth, flushed face, fruity odour, headache, muscle stiffness, extreme fatigue or lethargy, nausea & vomiting, abdomen pain, altered consciousness.

Do women with gestational diabetes deliver.healthy babies?

Do women with gestational diabetes deliver.healthy babies?

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