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Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?

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Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?

Normal saline drips helps in correction of hydration in Diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. Proper hydration will decrease counterregulatory hormones and lower blood glucose, which should augment insulin sensitivity.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Can saline drips lower blood sugar in an emergency?

Normal saline drips helps in correction of hydration in Diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic ketoacidosis. Proper hydration will decrease counterregulatory hormones and lower blood glucose, which should augment insulin sensitivity.

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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Fitness | ADA

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Is napping after lunch good for a type 2 diabetes patient?

Whether a person is Diabetic or not, either napping immediately after lunch or long napping is not good for the health.

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What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Both oral medicines and insulin are good at treating Diabetes, each having it's own benefits and side effects.

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