Question 1

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 2

What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.

Question 3

Can diabetic patients eat pineapple?

Accepted Answer

Pineapple is rich in fibre and is fat free, so its good to eat in moderation.

Question 4

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 5

Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes 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 6

What causes organ failure in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels leading to kidney damage and eye damage, vascualr remodelling leads to raised blood pressure and heart disease.

What are the key foods to avoid to prevent diabetes?

What are the key foods to avoid to prevent diabetes?

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