Question 1

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Accepted Answer

Few education programmes and patient support groups are there from American Diabetes Association.

Question 2

Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes with time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 3

Why do children with diabetes face a high risk of eye damage?

Accepted Answer

Raised blood sugar can damage back of the eye - retina causing Diabetic retinopathy, which left untreated can lead to blindness. This makes children with Diabetes at high risk when compared to normal childern.

Question 4

Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What will happen if blood sugar rises to 400?

Accepted Answer

If your blood sugar levels are over 400 mg/dL, you could also be at risk for dehydration.

Question 6

Does type 2 diabetes cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unintentional weight loss is one of the symptoms of Diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Related Questions

Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Why do children with diabetes face a high risk of eye damage?

Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?

What will happen if blood sugar rises to 400?

Does type 2 diabetes cause weight loss?

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