Question 1

Does hypoglycemia cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic patients with hypoglycemia or using insulin can impair nitric oxide production and low sugar leads to catecholamie response which inturn increase the blood pressure.

Question 2

Is blood sugar in the 180-220 range bad?

Accepted Answer

A blood sugar reading of more than 180 mg/dL or any reading above your target range is too high. A blood sugar reading of 300 mg/dL or more can be dangerous. If you have 2 readings in a row of 300 or more, call your doctor.

Question 3

What kind of food and drinks that diabetes patient cannot eat?

Accepted Answer

Foods and drinks with high glycemic index are to be avoided by Diabetic patients. Few foods/drinks are fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat and trans fat, foods high in salt, sweets such as baked goods, candy, and ice cream, beverages with added sugars such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks.

Question 4

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 5

Which department does diabetes come under?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

Question 6

What causes organ failure in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels leading to kidney damage and eye damage, vascualr remodelling leads to raised blood pressure and heart disease.

Does hypoglycemia cause high blood pressure?

Does hypoglycemia cause high blood pressure?

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