Question 1

Is there a test that could indicate my risk of getting diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HBA1C is a good test that indicates the risk of getting diabetes.

Question 2

What factors affect blood sugar levels when you have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Too much food, such as a meal or snack with more carbohydrates than usual. Not being active are factors that can affect blood glucose levels.

Question 3

What are the risks of being diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Over time, diabetes melitus can cause the vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and ends up in the urine leading to detection of protein and sugar in the urine sample.

Question 4

How to do home blood sugar tests if you have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

There are strips and accuchecks to check blood sugar levels instantly.

Question 5

Can expired blood glucose test strips still function normally?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can function normally however, you are advised to get new ones.

Question 6

What are risk Factor of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not being active, eating unhealthy foods, obesity are risk factors of diabetes.

Is there a test that could indicate my risk of getting diabetes?

Is there a test that could indicate my risk of getting diabetes?

Related Questions

What factors affect blood sugar levels when you have diabetes?

What are the risks of being diabetic?

How to do home blood sugar tests if you have diabetes?

Can expired blood glucose test strips still function normally?

What are risk Factor of diabetes?

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