Question 1

Which department does diabetes come under?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

Question 2

Diabetes Treatments and How it is Diagnosed

Accepted Answer

Diagnosed when fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

Question 3

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level.

Question 4

What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 5

What is a good sugar number for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Goal HBA1C is 6 - 7 % for Diabetics.

Question 6

Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss can help in controlling but may not totally cure Diabetes.

Which department does diabetes come under?

Which department does diabetes come under?

Related Questions

Diabetes Treatments and How it is Diagnosed

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

What is a good sugar number for diabetics?

Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

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