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What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

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What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

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 happens if you inject insulin into a non-diabetic?

In non-diabetics,it can lead to hypoglycemic coma which can have varied outcome from complete reversal to death.

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How do I cure diabetes and high blood pressure in Ayurveda?

There are few medications which are to be prescribed after evaluation by a Ayurveda doctor only.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the best herbs used to cure diabetes type 1 and 2?

Aloe vera, cinnamon, bitter melon, milk thistle, fenugreek, ginger, turmeric,

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What kind of food and drinks that diabetes patient cannot eat?

Foods and drinks with high glycemic index are to be avoided by Diabetic patients. Few foods/drinks are fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat and trans fat, foods high in salt, sweets such as baked goods, candy, and ice cream, beverages with added sugars such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Physical Activity in Diabetes

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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