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Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

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Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

Weight loss can help in controlling but may not totally cure Diabetes.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the best books for dealing with type 2 diabetes?

Foods with low GI are best options

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the later health complications of having diabetes?

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Type 2 Diabetes (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment)

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors. Symptoms and signs include increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How does diabetes affect the feet specifically?

Diabetes affects nerves which reduce one's sensitivity to pain from wound leading to repetitive traumas, wounds can get infected which may not heal fastly due to reduced blood supply. Sometimes, a bad infection never heals. The infection might lead to gangrene and amputation.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?

Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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