Question 1

What are gestational diabetes and its solutions?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. It can can be managed with diet, life style modifications and medications to lower blood sugar level.

Question 2

What will happen if my sugar level is always above 300?

Accepted Answer

Persistent high sugars increase the risk of organ damage and complications of Diabetes mellitus. Sometimes, patient may even land up in emergency such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 3

What is the relationship between weight loss and diabetes?

Accepted Answer

When you weigh less, your pancreas is better able to keep up with your body's need for insulin. It also lessens your risk for other serious complications of diabetes, including heart problems, kidney disease and nerve damage.

Question 4

Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Obesity is linked to several factors that increase ones risk for cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease and stroke) such as high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 5

Can prediabetes cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, although it need not be seen in every person.

Question 6

What is a normal blood sugar for a diabetic at 97?

Accepted Answer

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

What are gestational diabetes and its solutions?

What are gestational diabetes and its solutions?

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