Question 1

Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The goal is to keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible to delay or prevent complications.

Question 2

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

Accepted Answer

There can be complications aor no complications at all,it depends on the blood sugar levels of an individual.

Question 3

What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

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.

Question 4

Could a patient have both types of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes,it is when someone with type 1 diabetes develops insulin resistance, the key feature of type 2 diabetes.Someone with double diabetes will always have type 1 diabetes present but the effects of insulin resistance can be reduced somewhat.

Question 5

I have a blood sugar of 6.8. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician.

Question 6

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.

Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

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