Question 1

Can prediabetes cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, although it need not be seen in every person.

Question 2

If you have diabetes will you go blind?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar can damage back of the eye - retina causing Diabetic retinopathy, which left untreated can lead to blindness.

Question 3

Will it harm a high blood sugar patient to drink giloy juice?

Accepted Answer

Giloy is known to have anti diabetic properties as it controls sugar and also helps in production of insulin. Hence, can be taken in moderation.

Question 4

Why does insulin blind diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes. Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage your retina the part of your eye that detects light.

Question 5

Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline drips helps in correction of hydration in Diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. Proper hydration will decrease counterregulatory hormones and lower blood glucose, which should augment insulin sensitivity.

Question 6

Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

Accepted Answer

If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

Can prediabetes cause weight loss?

Can prediabetes cause weight loss?

Related Questions

If you have diabetes will you go blind?

Will it harm a high blood sugar patient to drink giloy juice?

Why does insulin blind diabetics?

Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?

Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

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