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Is too much exercise bad for diabetes patients?

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Is too much exercise bad for diabetes patients?

Heavy exercises can increase sugar level and also risk of hypoglycemia increases in patients on insulin treatment. Patients with few Diabetic complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy may have untoward effects if vigorous activities are done.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

No fruit or vegetable can totally get rid of Diabetes but having fruits/vegetables with low glycemic index may prevent or manage Diabetes.

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Can prediabetes cause weight loss?

Yes, although it need not be seen in every person.

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Types of Insulin for Diabetes Treatment

Types of Insulin are rapid-acting insulin,short-acting insulin,intermediate-acting insulin,mixed insulin,long-acting insulin.

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Type 2 Diabetes (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment)

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors. Symptoms and signs include 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.Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

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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.

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