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What is diabetes mellitus? What are the diabetes medications?

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What is diabetes mellitus? What are the diabetes medications?

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) and is diagnosed when 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 is seen on tests. 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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What are the side effects of Diabetes mellitus type 2?

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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Epidemiology of Diabetes and Diabetes-Related Complications

Exact cause is unknown but most appreciated hypothesis is either low insulin or insulin resistance due to genetic +/- environmental factors. 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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Can people with diabetes eat mushrooms?

Fresh mushrooms are low glycemic index as they have less carbohydrates and also a good source of vitamin B.

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Which department does diabetes come under?

Internal medicine specialist or Diabetologist.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Should I be so worried about being a type 1 diabetic?

Over time, type 1 diabetes complications can affect major organs in your body, including heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Maintaining a normal blood sugar level can dramatically reduce the risk of many complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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