Question 1

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Accepted Answer

Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

Question 2

Why is blood glucose elevated after exercise in a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Strenous exercises such as weightlifting, sprints and competitive sports cause you to produce stress hormones (such as adrenaline). Adrenaline raises blood glucose levels by stimulating your liver to release glucose which is needed for the muscles during work outs.

Question 3

How do people die from diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to organ damage which can be fatal.

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

What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Babies of GDM mothers may have more birth weight, preterm birth and respiratory distress, low blood sugar shortly after birth and hypoglycemic seizures, still birth and obesity/ diabetes later in their life.

Question 6

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

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