What is a diabetic doctor called?
Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Hyperglycemia is a medical term indicating elevated blood sugar levels and it has many causes, one of it being Diabetes mellitus.
Raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels leading to kidney damage and eye damage, vascualr remodelling leads to raised blood pressure and heart disease.
Prefer foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains.
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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.
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