Q: Is the production of insulin through genetic engineering?

Yes,most modern drugs like insulin are produced by genetically modified bacteria

Q: Why do lean people get diabetes Type 1?

Even if you're thin, a poor diet can still result in visceral fat.Diets high in sugar and unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, can increase the amount of fat in your body, which can lead to diabetes

Question 1

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 2

Diabetes Complications: Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and More

Accepted Answer

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 increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Question 3

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Effects of baking soda in terms of Diabetes are restricted to it's usage in an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis and fungal infection called Mucormycosis in Diabetic patients. Both of which are to be studied in more detailed pattern to ascertain the effect.

Question 4

What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

Question 5

Is the production of insulin through genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

Yes,most modern drugs like insulin are produced by genetically modified bacteria

Question 6

Why do lean people get diabetes Type 1?

Accepted Answer

Even if you're thin, a poor diet can still result in visceral fat.Diets high in sugar and unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, can increase the amount of fat in your body, which can lead to diabetes

Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

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Related Questions

Diabetes Complications: Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and More

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Is the production of insulin through genetic engineering?

Why do lean people get diabetes Type 1?

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