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Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?
Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?
Why are diabetes patients called 'sugar patients'?
Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood sugar levels are uncontrolled leading to complications and hence called as "sugar patients".Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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What is the difference between hyperglycemia and diabetes?
Hyperglycemia is a medical term indicating elevated blood sugar levels and it has many causes, one of it being Diabetes mellitus.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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Can prediabetes cause weight loss?
Yes, although it need not be seen in every person.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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Do naturally occurring sugars contribute to heart disease?
The effects of added sugar intake include higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease which are all linked to an increased risk for heart attackLast updated on 04 Jul 2025
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What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?
Increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour and frequent infections.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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What is a good sugar number for diabetics?
Goal HBA1C is 6 - 7 % for Diabetics.Last updated on 04 Jul 2025
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