Question 1

What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a chronic condition but when controlled with proper diet, physical acitivity, medications, doctors visits a child can lead a relatively normal life.

Question 2

How is diabetes developed or gotten?

Accepted Answer

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors.

Question 3

Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".

Question 4

Does lemon decreases blood presure?

Accepted Answer

Lemon if used in place of salt to flavour the dishes can help in decreasing blood pressure.

Question 5

When should I be worried about diabetes? What are the signs?

Accepted Answer

Although Diabetes has few symptoms and signs, most of the times patients would not show any. Hence, any person who has unhealthy habits and other risk factors should be careful in regular monitoring.

Question 6

Can people with diabetes eat mushrooms?

Accepted Answer

Fresh mushrooms are low glycemic index as they have less carbohydrates and also a good source of vitamin B.

What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?

What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?

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