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Do ER's check blood sugar?

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Do ER's check blood sugar?

Yes, emergency room protocols have blood sugar check as one of the parameters. It may be done in patients with suspicion on deranged blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What is insulin dependant type 2 diabetes?

The pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels.

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How does Type II diabetes cause weight gain?

Diabetics have raised blood sugar and when there is a lot of excess blood sugar in our blood stream, it signals our body to put that excess sugar in storage. We can store some sugar in our liver and muscles, however, when these are full our body start to store the extra sugar as fat. This of course starts to cause weight gain.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

Pre diabetes has been linked with long-term damage including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What is the simplest way to manage diabetes?

Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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