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Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?
Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?
Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?
Glucose should only be given to Diabetic patients when they are in hypoglycemic state i.e., when the blood sugar levels have dropped below normal range and patient is symptomatic.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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How do you know if you're diabetic?
Some symptoms and/or signs can raise a suspicion for Diabetes although most patients does not show any. The only way to know or confirm the diagnosis by testing for fasting and post prandial blood sugar with glycated hemoglobin levels.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Does diabetes cause the loss of protein in urine?
With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons leading to kidney damage and presnce of protein in urine may be the first sign.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Does hypoglycemia cause high blood pressure?
Diabetic patients with hypoglycemia or using insulin can impair nitric oxide production and low sugar leads to catecholamie response which inturn increase the blood pressure.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
