Question 1

What is a diabetic doctor called?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

Question 2

What are some uncommon 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 3

Why do patients with diabetes not stick to a diet plan?

Accepted Answer

It's not that every Diabetic patient does not stick to diet plan, it mostly depends on the person's lack of motivation irrespective of the disease. It's also understandable since diabetes is a long standing medical condition, every patient may need repetitive conusellings to adhere to diet plan.

Question 4

How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too.

Question 5

Does insulin work as a steroid for people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No, insulin is a peptide hormone which can develop lots ?f lean muscle mass in short periods ?f time ?nd m?n? bodybuilders u?? it alongside anabolic steroids t? promote muscle growth. In Diabetic patients, its only role is to control blood sugar levels.

Question 6

Could diabetes treatment with insulin pills really work?

Accepted Answer

Studies are ongoing to understand the oral delivery and efficacy of insulin pill or tablet.

What is a diabetic doctor called?

What is a diabetic doctor called?

Consult Top Endocrinologists

Dr. Alagesan Chandran A

Dr. Tripti Sharma

Dr. Anusha N D

Dr. Nidhin A M

Related Questions

What are some uncommon symptoms of diabetes?

Why do patients with diabetes not stick to a diet plan?

How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

Does insulin work as a steroid for people with diabetes?

Could diabetes treatment with insulin pills really work?

Endocrinology

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs