Question 1

How do you know if you're diabetic?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is It Possible for Type 2 diabetes to Turn into Type 1?

Accepted Answer

It is not possible for type 2 diabetes to turn into type 1 diabetes. However, a person who originally receives a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may still get a separate diagnosis of type 1 at a later date. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, so a doctor might initially suspect that an adult with diabetes has type 2.

Question 3

How does diabetes affect the feet specifically?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes affects nerves which reduce one's sensitivity to pain from wound leading to repetitive traumas, wounds can get infected which may not heal fastly due to reduced blood supply. Sometimes, a bad infection never heals. The infection might lead to gangrene and amputation.

Question 4

What are healthy habits that can prevent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which department does diabetes come under?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

Question 6

How is heart affected in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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.

How do you know if you're diabetic?

How do you know if you're diabetic?

Related Questions

Is It Possible for Type 2 diabetes to Turn into Type 1?

How does diabetes affect the feet specifically?

What are healthy habits that can prevent diabetes?

Which department does diabetes come under?

How is heart affected in diabetes?

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