Question 1

Which department does diabetes come under?

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

What works the best for diabetes, insulin or tablets?

Accepted Answer

If pills aren't enough to get your blood sugar under control, your doctor may recommend insulin.

Question 5

What are the risks of using insulin to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Insulin causes decrease in blood sugar leading to loss of consciousness and sometimes convulsions too, when used for reasons other than treating Diabetes where sugar levels are high to start with.

Question 6

How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.

Which department does diabetes come under?

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