Question 1

Do ER's check blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, emergency room protocols have blood sugar check as one of the parameters. It may be done in patients with suspicion on deranged blood sugar levels.

Question 2

Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Obesity is linked to several factors that increase ones risk for cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease and stroke) such as high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 3

How long does it take for type 1 diabetes to develop?

Accepted Answer

It can take months or years before symptoms of type 1 diabetes are noticed. Type 1 diabetes symptoms can develop in just a few weeks or months. Once symptoms appear, they can be severe. Some type 1 diabetes symptoms are similar to symptoms of other health conditions.

Question 4

What are the best books for dealing with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Foods with low GI are best options

Question 5

How does regular physical activity help prevent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase.

Question 6

Fasting blood sugar is 102 is diabetic?

Accepted Answer

It is pre diabetic range and needs life style modification counselling.

Do ER's check blood sugar?

Do ER's check blood sugar?

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Related Questions

Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?

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What are the best books for dealing with type 2 diabetes?

How does regular physical activity help prevent diabetes?

Fasting blood sugar is 102 is diabetic?

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