Question 1

How do you know if you're diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Some symptoms and/or signs can raise a suspicion for Diabetes although most patients does not show any. The only way to know or confirm the diagnosis by testing for fasting and post prandial blood sugar with glycated hemoglobin levels.

Question 2

What are causes, symptoms, signs and treatment for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors. Symptoms and signs include 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.Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

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

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 5

Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

Accepted Answer

If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

Question 6

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.

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How do you know if you're diabetic?

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