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What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

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What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How does diabetes increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke?

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/ stroke such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Is blood sugar in the 180-220 range bad?

A blood sugar reading of more than 180 mg/dL or any reading above your target range is too high. A blood sugar reading of 300 mg/dL or more can be dangerous. If you have 2 readings in a row of 300 or more, call your doctor.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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What should be done to cure diabetes in the beginning?

A healthful diet and regular exercise are the first steps to managing type 2 diabetes.

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What is insulin dependant type 2 diabetes?

The pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels.

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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.

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