Question 1

How many symptoms do I need to have to confirm my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. So presence of zero or any symptom along with increased blood sugar levels confirm the diagnosis.

Question 2

What will happen if blood sugar rises to 400?

Accepted Answer

If your blood sugar levels are over 400 mg/dL, you could also be at risk for dehydration.

Question 3

What happens if you inject insulin into a non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

In non-diabetics,it can lead to hypoglycemic coma which can have varied outcome from complete reversal to death.

Question 4

Are figs good for a diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Figs are good in fibre content and when taken in moderation are good for diabetic patients. Avoid consuming huge amounts and also dried figs.

Question 5

Is too much exercise bad for diabetes patients?

Accepted Answer

Heavy exercises can increase sugar level and also risk of hypoglycemia increases in patients on insulin treatment. Patients with few Diabetic complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy may have untoward effects if vigorous activities are done.

Question 6

What is diabetes mellitus? What are the diabetes medications?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) and is diagnosed when 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 is seen on tests. Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise)

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