Question 1

How is diabetes developed or gotten?

Accepted Answer

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors.

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.

Question 3

Management of Diabetes for Preventing Kidney Failure?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar/salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.

Question 4

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 5

Can you get diabetes even if you are healthy?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. Although being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

Question 6

What is a diabetic doctor called?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

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