Question 1

What are the best ways to research about diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct and support research into many diseases and conditions.

Question 2

Complications of Diabetes 2017

Accepted Answer

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

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 4

What is diabetes mellitus? What are the diabetes medications?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) and is diagnosed when fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more is seen on tests. Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise)

Question 5

Is Raynaud's linked to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's is a vasospastic condition usually linked to many auto immune or connective disorder including atherosclerosis which is associated with Diabetes.

Question 6

Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

Accepted Answer

If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

What are the best ways to research about diabetes?

What are the best ways to research about diabetes?

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