Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 4

What are the problems faced by diabetes patients?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Question 5

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 6

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

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

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What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?

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