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What is good for treating diabetes, medicine or insulin?

Both oral medicines and insulin are good at treating Diabetes, each having it's own benefits and side effects.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What happens when a diabetic takes 2 spoonfuls of sugar?

There can be complications aor no complications at all,it depends on the blood sugar levels of an individual.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What number is 156 in blood sugar?

A reading of 160 mg/dl or higher is typically considered high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How can you tell whether you're at risk for diabetes?

Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. But being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What are the complications of Diabetes mellitus?

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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How does regular physical activity help prevent 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.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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