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How can you tell whether you're at risk for diabetes?
How can you tell whether you're at risk for diabetes?
How can you tell whether you're at risk for diabetes?
Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. But being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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In what way can gestational diabetes hurt a baby?
Raised blood sugar may increase the risk of early labor and delivery before the due date. Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.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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What is type 4 diabetes?
It's a proposed term for elderly persons who are lean and have insulin resistance leading to diabetes.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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How do people die from diabetes?
Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to organ damage which can be fatal.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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