Question 1

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

Accepted Answer

There can be complications aor no complications at all,it depends on the blood sugar levels of an individual.

Question 2

What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

Accepted Answer

126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Question 3

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 4

Does diabetes cause the loss of protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons leading to kidney damage and presnce of protein in urine may be the first sign.

Question 5

Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Glucose should only be given to Diabetic patients when they are in hypoglycemic state i.e., when the blood sugar levels have dropped below normal range and patient is symptomatic.

Question 6

Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels may increase the risk of blood vessel dysfunction and congenital heart defects in the child

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

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