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How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

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How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What precaution should a diabetic patient take?

Prefer low GI index foods like vegetables, lentils and avoid fried foods and foods rich in fat, carbohydrates and sugar. Keep an eye on your glucose levels.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Few education programmes and patient support groups are there from American Diabetes Association.

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 diet tips for diabetes care?

Choose healthier carbohydrates. All carbs affect blood glucose levels so it's important to know which foods contain carbohydrates.Eat less salt,eat less red and processed meat,eat more fruit and vegetables,choose healthier fat.Cut down on added sugar.Be smart with snacks.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What is 11 blood sugar?

Random blood sugar of 11 is too low, hypoglycemia. If HBA1C is 11% then it is Diabetes and needs treatment.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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