Question 1

can diabetes kill u right away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If blood sugar goes too high, you can lapse into a coma and die if not treated.

Question 2

why does having diabetes kill my nerves?

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Diabetic Neuropathy: Abnormal blood glucose metabolism directly and indirectly causes peripheral nerve damage.  Tight control of blood sugar prevents propagation of nerve damage.

Question 3

if diabeties damages the blood cells and tissue throughout then body then will diabetes kill you?

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No: Usually no. There are a few conditions of diabetes that can cause death but overwhelmingly it's the many serious complications of diabetes that leads to death, e.g., heart attack, infections, stroke. For all, the best mitigator is constant & excellent control of diabetes and high blood pressure.

Question 4

who gets diabetes 1?

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Usually children: Though it has been found in persons up in their thirties. Then sometimes it is harder to distinguish which type it is and takes more time and further testing.

Question 5

how does diabetes occur ?

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High blood sugars: Diabetes is a serious disease in which a person cannot make any or enough Insulin to transfer blood sugar into the body's cells. The blood sugar stays in the blood, and starts to leak through the kidneys, into the urine. Meanwhile, without more insulin, the cells in the body can't bring in enough blood sugar to use as fuel. Diabetes damages cells and tissues throughout the body.

Question 6

how is diabetes detected?

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Diagnosing Diabetes: Diabetes presents in all different ways.  You may have increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss, blurry vision or skin rashes that don't heal.  An elevated fasting glucose or an elevated hgba1c are other methods your pcp may use to diagnose new onset type 2 diabetes.

Question 7

need diabetes dite chart?

Accepted Answer

Need more than chart: If you have diabetes you need more than a diet chart. You need formal diabetes education about everything to do with diabetes, including a personalized diet plan.Your physician can order this education with a certified diabetes educator and a registered dietitian. They you need monitoring, control of BP and lipids, medication (if indicated) and a lot of hard dowk to control your diabetes. Good luc.

Question 8

is diabetes a disability?

Accepted Answer

IT CAN BE: Diabetes can trigger cardiac, kidney and cerebrovascular disabilities. It is the number one cause of strokes and heart attacks, as well as blindness and need for dialysis and amputations due to poor circulation.

Question 9

what usually causes diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: The causes are not clearly known. There are certain factors which may lead to diabetes. Virus infections can lead to diabetes. If it runs in your family, you are obese, smoke cigarettes, had gestational diabetes or had a baby weighing 9 or more pounds, have impaired glucose tolerance, do not exercise regularly,  low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides, high blood pressure you are at high risk.

Question 10

how can you prebent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: In short, maintain a reasonable body weight, eat plenty of fruits/vegatable and lean protein, and get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 or more times/week.

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