Question 1

Which organs produce insulin hormones?

Accepted Answer

The pancreas,produces insulin. Insulin production is regulated based on blood sugar levels and other hormones in the body.

Question 2

Is 175 a high blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of blood sugar test. Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more is considered to be Diabetes.

Question 3

What can make a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus happy?

Accepted Answer

Chronic health conditions such as Diabetes have the potential to cause stress, fear & anxiety and depression in the patient, it can be more when the patient is a child. Hence, take steps to recognise and cope these feelings - acknowledge your child's feelings, encourage active health care, build independence, help kids find their strengths, correct their misconceptions, positive reinforcements from friends & teachers, enroll in Diabetes support groups and counselling.

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

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 6

How is heart affected in diabetes?

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.

Which organs produce insulin hormones?

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