Question 1

Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension might not cause Diabetes directly but increases the risk. People with high blood pressure usually have insulin resistance leading to Diabetes compared to those with typical blood pressure.

Question 2

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 3

How to start a ketogenic lifestyle to come out of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Ketogenic lifestyle dictates a person to have high protein and fat with low or zero carbohydrate diet. Every Diabetic patient may not be the ideal candidate for this diet with respect to high fat intake.

Question 4

Can you inherit type 2 diabetes from a type 1 parent?

Accepted Answer

Irrespective of type 1 or 2, Diabetes can be inherited and is linked to your family history and genetics but environmental factors also play a role. Not everyone with a family history of diabetes will get it, but you're more likely to develop it if a parent or sibling has it.

Question 5

What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Pre diabetes has been linked with long-term damage including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.

Question 6

Who is fixing the blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar level is fixed by diet / life style modifications/ exercise by the patient and medication advise by the doctor.

Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?

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

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