Question 1

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 2

Diabetes Complications: Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and More

Accepted Answer

Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to 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 3

What happens if you inject insulin into a non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

In non-diabetics,it can lead to hypoglycemic coma which can have varied outcome from complete reversal to death.

Question 4

What is 11 blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Random blood sugar of 11 is too low, hypoglycemia. If HBA1C is 11% then it is Diabetes and needs treatment.

Question 5

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level.

Question 6

If the father is diabetic, then will the son also have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that having a parent with type 2 diabetes increases your risk of developing the disease by as much as fourfold, and even more if both parents are affected.

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

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Related Questions

Diabetes Complications: Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and More

What happens if you inject insulin into a non-diabetic?

What is 11 blood sugar?

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

If the father is diabetic, then will the son also have diabetes?

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