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Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

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How does someone with diabetes use insulin?

Insulin can be injected into the fat just below your skin with a syringe and needle or a penlike device that hold insulin with a needle attached.

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Diabetes Complications: Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and More

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 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.

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What are the causes of kidney failure in young children?

Common causes include birth defects, hereditary diseases, infection, nephrotic syndrome, systemic diseases, trauma and urine blockage or reflux

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How is diabetes developed or gotten?

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors.

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