Question 1

What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Accepted Answer

Both oral medicines and insulin are good at treating Diabetes, each having it's own benefits and side effects.

Question 2

How do you get active with kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar/salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.

Question 3

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

Question 4

What are the early symptoms of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can diabetes affect my kidney health?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons making them not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too.

Question 6

How has diabetes affected your lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Each person's story and journey of handling diabetes is different. One thing which is mostly common is that with good diet, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications, most patients could lead almost a healthy lifestyle.

What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Related Questions

How do you get active with kidney disease?

Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

What are the early symptoms of diabetes?

Can diabetes affect my kidney health?

How has diabetes affected your lifestyle?

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