Which diabetes is more dangerous? Type 1 or type 2?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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The main thing to remember is that both are as serious as each other. Having high blood glucose (or sugar) levels can lead to serious health complications.

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oxygen is the most abundant element in human body

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Can you get diabetes even if you are healthy?

Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. Although being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

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I've suddenly lost about 4 kgs this month, which is unusual for me. The only major change in my routine is that Ive switched from office travel to working from home. Im also feeling a bit weak. Should I consider getting any tests done? What do you recommend?

Thats unusual and needs evaluation,visit physician for the same and appropriate management

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