Question 1

Treatments and management for your diabetes

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What are the key foods to avoid to prevent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Foods to avoid include fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat/ trans fat, foods high in salt, sweets such as baked goods/ candy/ ice cream, beverages with added sugars such as juice/soda/sports or energy drinks.

Question 3

What is insulin dependant type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels.

Question 4

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 5

What precaution should a diabetic patient take?

Accepted Answer

Prefer low GI index foods like vegetables, lentils and avoid fried foods and foods rich in fat, carbohydrates and sugar. Keep an eye on your glucose levels.

Question 6

Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".

Treatments and management for your diabetes

Treatments and management for your diabetes

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