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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Is hypothyroid curable?

Hypothyroidism can be due to may causes such as low iodine, pituatary disorder, pregnancy and medications. Some causes such as autoimmune thyroiditis, partial or total surgical removal of thyroid gland, radiation exposure may cause permanent hypothyroidism. Permanent hypothyroidism can be effectively treated, though not cured.

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Do you have hypothyroidism look at your hands?

Yes, hypothyroidism can cause nail infection, vertical white ridges on the nails, nail splitting, brittle nails, slow nail growth, and nails lifting up.

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I'm taking the Rosutor Gold 1075 mg tablets and I'm a bit worried about the side effects because I have high blood sugar. Can you tell me if it's safe for someone like me to be on these tablets? What should I watch out for?

Thats healthy and has no considerable side effects you can take that tablet and follow your doctors advice

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