Q: What will happen if my sugar level is always above 300?

Persistent high sugars increase the risk of organ damage and complications of Diabetes mellitus. Sometimes, patient may even land up in emergency such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?

Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.

Q: Complications of Diabetes 2017

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Q: Is wheat meal dangerous to health, especially for diabetics?

No, whole wheat and grains are good for Diabetics.

Question 1

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Leading a better lifestyle in the form of avoiding excessive sugar/ fats, high fibre foods, breaking sedentary life and regular physical activity helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.

Question 2

What is a normal blood sugar for a diabetic at 97?

Accepted Answer

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

Question 3

What will happen if my sugar level is always above 300?

Accepted Answer

Persistent high sugars increase the risk of organ damage and complications of Diabetes mellitus. Sometimes, patient may even land up in emergency such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.

Question 5

Complications of Diabetes 2017

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Question 6

Is wheat meal dangerous to health, especially for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

No, whole wheat and grains are good for Diabetics.

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

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