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If you have diabetes will you go blind?
If you have diabetes will you go blind?
If you have diabetes will you go blind?
With time, raised blood sugar can damage back of the eye - retina causing Diabetic retinopathy, which left untreated can lead to blindness.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How do you know if you're diabetic?
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are some uncommon symptoms of diabetes?
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is full blown diabetes?
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What number is 156 in blood sugar?
A reading of 160 mg/dl or higher is typically considered high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
