Question 1

How to know if I have a Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The primary test used to diagnose both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is known as the A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, test.

Question 2

What is the best type of food for a diabetic patient with jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Prefer whole grains with fresh greens, moderate amount of protein, low fat and no added sugar/salt foods.

Question 3

What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis.

Question 4

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 5

What are the causes of kidney failure in young children?

Accepted Answer

Common causes include birth defects, hereditary diseases, infection, nephrotic syndrome, systemic diseases, trauma
and urine blockage or reflux

Question 6

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.

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What is the best type of food for a diabetic patient with jaundice?

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

What are the causes of kidney failure in young children?

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

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