Question 1

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

Question 2

Can I expect diabetes patients have normal life?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely a Diabetic patient can lead a normal life when it is managed properly with proper diet, physical acitivity, being compliant with medications and regulat doctor visits.

Question 3

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 4

What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Accepted Answer

Both oral medicines and insulin are good at treating Diabetes, each having it's own benefits and side effects.

Question 5

I have a blood sugar of 6.8. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician.

Question 6

What is some evidence that Pepsi Max causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Any beverage with added sugar such as soda can cause increase in sugar level, waist circumference, body fat and also effect insulin sensitivity / secretion.

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

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Can I expect diabetes patients have normal life?

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What is some evidence that Pepsi Max causes diabetes?

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