Question 1

What are the first common signs of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few signs are weight loss, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour.

Question 2

medicine to cure type 1 or juvenile diabetes?

Accepted Answer

All kids and teens with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin so that glucose can get from their blood into their cells for energy.

Question 3

How Uncontrolled Diabetes Affects Your Body

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 early symptoms of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level.

Question 6

Why don't people who have diabetes heal early?

Accepted Answer

Raised blood sugar can affect the blood vessels cauing in slow movement of nutrients needed for wound to heal, diabetes also affects nerves which reduce one's sensitivity to pain from wound leading to repetitive traumas and lastly, diabetes also makes immune system less effective in fighting the infection.

What are the first common signs of diabetes?

What are the first common signs of diabetes?

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