Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm confused about the normal range for fasting blood sugar levels. Is it supposed to be up to 100 mgdL or 110? Some lab reports mention 110, but I've seen online that it should be 100. Could you clarify this for me?

Ideally it must be lessthan 100mgdl for evaluation get HbA1c and visit Endocrinologist for appropriate management

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No, whole wheat and grains are good for Diabetics.

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I've been told that my TSH levels are elevated. What's causing this? Should I consider getting any additional tests to better understand what's happening?

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