Question 1

If you have diabetes will you go blind?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar can damage back of the eye - retina causing Diabetic retinopathy, which left untreated can lead to blindness.

Question 2

What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Pre diabetes has been linked with long-term damage including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.

Question 3

Why do lean people get diabetes Type 1?

Accepted Answer

Even if you're thin, a poor diet can still result in visceral fat.Diets high in sugar and unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, can increase the amount of fat in your body, which can lead to diabetes

Question 4

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

Accepted Answer

There can be complications aor no complications at all,it depends on the blood sugar levels of an individual.

Question 5

Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The goal is to keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible to delay or prevent complications.

Question 6

Should I be so worried about being a type 1 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Over time, type 1 diabetes complications can affect major organs in your body, including heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Maintaining a normal blood sugar level can dramatically reduce the risk of many complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening.

If you have diabetes will you go blind?

If you have diabetes will you go blind?

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Related Questions

What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

Why do lean people get diabetes Type 1?

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

Should I be so worried about being a type 1 diabetic?

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