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What are the types of diabetes and how are they treated?
What are the types of diabetes and how are they treated?
What are the types of diabetes and how are they treated?
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.Treatment for type 1 diabetes involves insulin injections or the use of an insulin pump.Treatment of type 2 diabetes primarily involves lifestyle changes,along with diabetes medications, insulin or both
Last updated on 16 May 2022
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How to start a ketogenic lifestyle to come out of diabetes?
Ketogenic lifestyle dictates a person to have high protein and fat with low or zero carbohydrate diet. Every Diabetic patient may not be the ideal candidate for this diet with respect to high fat intake.
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Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?
Creatinine level of 1.7 is significant of mild elevation from normal range, but it alone does not dictate severity of kidney disease in Diabetic patients.
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What is insulin and its physiological action?
Insulin is a harmone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood
Last updated on 16 May 2022
How do people die from diabetes?
Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to organ damage which can be fatal.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
