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What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

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What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

Pre diabetes has been linked with long-term damage including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Could diabetes treatment with insulin pills really work?

Studies are ongoing to understand the oral delivery and efficacy of insulin pill or tablet.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Fitness | ADA

Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How to know if I have a Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?

The primary test used to diagnose both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is known as the A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, test.

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.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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