Question 1

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Effects of baking soda in terms of Diabetes are restricted to it's usage in an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis and fungal infection called Mucormycosis in Diabetic patients. Both of which are to be studied in more detailed pattern to ascertain the effect.

Question 2

How has diabetes affected your lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Each person's story and journey of handling diabetes is different. One thing which is mostly common is that with good diet, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications, most patients could lead almost a healthy lifestyle.

Question 3

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 4

Why don't people who have diabetes heal early?

Accepted Answer

Raised blood sugar can affect the blood vessels cauing in slow movement of nutrients needed for wound to heal, diabetes also affects nerves which reduce one's sensitivity to pain from wound leading to repetitive traumas and lastly, diabetes also makes immune system less effective in fighting the infection.

Question 5

Which diabetes is more dangerous? Type 1 or type 2?

Accepted Answer

The main thing to remember is that both are as serious as each other. Having high blood glucose (or sugar) levels can lead to serious health complications.

Question 6

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

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.

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

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How has diabetes affected your lifestyle?

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

Why don't people who have diabetes heal early?

Which diabetes is more dangerous? Type 1 or type 2?

Can changing their lifestyle and level of exercise help diabetics?

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