Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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

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How do people die from diabetes?

Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to organ damage which can be fatal.

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My wife isn't pregnant but her prolactin levels are high around 230. I'm really worried because I've heard high prolactin could mean a brain tumor. Does she need surgery or any specific treatment? What could be causing this?

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