Question 1

How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Leading a better lifestyle in the form of avoiding excessive sugar/ fats, high fibre foods, breaking sedentary life and regular physical activity helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.

Question 4

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.

Question 5

How is heart affected in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 6

What are the early symptoms of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections.

How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

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How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

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What are the early symptoms of diabetes?

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