Question 1

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.

Question 2

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 3

Can high sugar levels cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

High sugar levels 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

What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No fruit or vegetable can totally get rid of Diabetes but having fruits/vegetables with low glycemic index may prevent or manage Diabetes.

Question 5

How long does it take to go blind from diabetes?

Accepted Answer

There's no particular timeline that stands true for all patients, it depends on many factors such as age of diabetes onset, control of blood sugars, lifestyle and regular check ups.

Question 6

What are some symptoms and treatments of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections. Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise)

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Related Questions

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Can high sugar levels cause high blood pressure?

What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

How long does it take to go blind from diabetes?

What are some symptoms and treatments of diabetes?

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