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How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

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How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Prefer foods lower in fats, salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Can a person with diabetes still produce insulin?

Patients with diabetes produce some amount of insulin.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How to tell my dad that I inherited diabetes from my mum?

Diabetes is multifactorial having both genetic and environmental factors. One can get it from either of the parents.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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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 04 Jul 2025

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What are the symptoms of kidney disease, causes & cure?

Symptoms and signs include decreased urine output, fluid retention causing swelling in your legs/ ankles or feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or pressure and seizures or coma in severe case. Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis. Treatement is based on the cause.

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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