Question 1

What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site,changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up), or a little depression in the skin (fat breakdown) 
weight gain are possible side effects

Question 2

If the father is diabetic, then will the son also have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that having a parent with type 2 diabetes increases your risk of developing the disease by as much as fourfold, and even more if both parents are affected.

Question 3

Why does diabetes mellitus lead to hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus causes blood vessel damage, vascular remodelling leading to increased peripheral artery resistance. Also, body fluid volume increases in response to insulin resistance-induced hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Both increased peripheral vascular resistance and body fluid volume lead to increase in systemic blood pressure causing Hypertension.

Question 4

Physical activity

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports

Question 5

Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin reduces blood sugar by helping the cells use glucose.

Question 6

Do ER's check blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, emergency room protocols have blood sugar check as one of the parameters. It may be done in patients with suspicion on deranged blood sugar levels.

What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

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