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What are the problems faced by diabetes patients?

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What are the problems faced by diabetes patients?

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.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What is the difference between blood sugar and diabetes?

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body's main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body's cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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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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Do mothers with gestational diabetes deliver early?

Babies of GDM mothers may have more birth weight, preterm birth and respiratory distress, low blood sugar shortly after birth and hypoglycemic seizures, still birth and obesity/ diabetes later in their life.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What works the best for diabetes, insulin or tablets?

If pills aren't enough to get your blood sugar under control, your doctor may recommend insulin.

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Will type 2 diabetes stop getting worse after treatment?

According to recent research, type 2 diabetes cannot be cured, but individuals can have glucose levels that return to non-diabetes range, (complete remission) or pre-diabetes glucose level (partial remission)

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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