Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What number is 156 in blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A reading of 160 mg/dl or higher is typically considered high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Question 3

Why does diabetes mellitus lead to hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus causes blood vessel damage, vascular remodelling leading to increased peripheral artery resistance. Also, body fluid volume increases in response to insulin resistance-induced hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Both increased peripheral vascular resistance and body fluid volume lead to increase in systemic blood pressure causing Hypertension.

Question 4

I have a blood sugar of 6.8. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician.

Question 5

Who is fixing the blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar level is fixed by diet / life style modifications/ exercise by the patient and medication advise by the doctor.

Question 6

How does baking soda help a type 2 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Effects of baking soda in terms of Diabetes are restricted to it's usage in an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis and fungal infection called Mucormycosis in Diabetic patients. Both of which are to be studied in more detailed pattern to ascertain the effect.

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