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Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?
Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?
Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?
If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?
126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.
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How do you know if you're diabetic?
Some symptoms and/or signs can raise a suspicion for Diabetes although most patients does not show any. The only way to know or confirm the diagnosis by testing for fasting and post prandial blood sugar with glycated hemoglobin levels.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Is Raynaud's linked to diabetes?
Raynaud's is a vasospastic condition usually linked to many auto immune or connective disorder including atherosclerosis which is associated with Diabetes.
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