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What are the first common signs of diabetes?
What are the first common signs of diabetes?
What are the first common signs of diabetes?
In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few signs are weight loss, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?
Normal saline drips helps in correction of hydration in Diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. Proper hydration will decrease counterregulatory hormones and lower blood glucose, which should augment insulin sensitivity.
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What are the key foods to avoid to prevent diabetes?
Foods to avoid include fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat/ trans fat, foods high in salt, sweets such as baked goods/ candy/ ice cream, beverages with added sugars such as juice/soda/sports or energy drinks.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are the early symptoms of diabetes?
In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
