Q: Is one of the symptoms of diabetes an itchy back?

Itchy skin can be a sign of diabetes especially if other symptoms are also present and blood sugar levels are elevated from prolonged time.

Q: The Best 10 Exercises If You Have Diabetes

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

Q: Physical activity

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

Q: How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

Prefer foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Q: Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

Hypertension might not cause Diabetes directly but increases the risk. People with high blood pressure usually have insulin resistance leading to Diabetes compared to those with typical blood pressure.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

Is one of the symptoms of diabetes an itchy back?

Accepted Answer

Itchy skin can be a sign of diabetes especially if other symptoms are also present and blood sugar levels are elevated from prolonged time.

Question 3

The Best 10 Exercises If You Have Diabetes

Accepted Answer

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 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

How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 6

Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension might not cause Diabetes directly but increases the risk. People with high blood pressure usually have insulin resistance leading to Diabetes compared to those with typical blood pressure.

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

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

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