Question 1

How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does insulin work as a steroid for people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No, insulin is a peptide hormone which can develop lots ?f lean muscle mass in short periods ?f time ?nd m?n? bodybuilders u?? it alongside anabolic steroids t? promote muscle growth. In Diabetic patients, its only role is to control blood sugar levels.

Question 3

What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Insulin causes decrease in blood sugar leading to loss of consciousness and sometimes convulsions too, when used for reasons other than treating Diabetes where sugar levels are high to start with.

Question 4

What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site,changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up), or a little depression in the skin (fat breakdown) 
weight gain are possible side effects

Question 5

Why does diabetes mellitus lead to hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus causes blood vessel damage, vascular remodelling leading to increased peripheral artery resistance. Also, body fluid volume increases in response to insulin resistance-induced hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Both increased peripheral vascular resistance and body fluid volume lead to increase in systemic blood pressure causing Hypertension.

Question 6

Will it harm a high blood sugar patient to drink giloy juice?

Accepted Answer

Giloy is known to have anti diabetic properties as it controls sugar and also helps in production of insulin. Hence, can be taken in moderation.

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How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

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