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My friend says he has Type 1 diabetes, while his cousin has Type 2 diabetes….
Generally, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prevalent equally these days. Both are related to the endocrine system. The basic cause of both problems is minimally yet significantly different for both. While Type 1 usually is about genetically low insulin production in the pancreas, Type 2 is diet-Read more
Generally, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prevalent equally these days. Both are related to the endocrine system. The basic cause of both problems is minimally yet significantly different for both.
While Type 1 usually is about genetically low insulin production in the pancreas, Type 2 is diet-related and develops over time to result in insulin resistance in the body. The glucose levels in the body remain high in both cases.
Both may pose serious health complications if blood sugars are not maintained in a healthy range. While type 2 diabetes can be managed with oral anti-diabetic medications in most cases, type 1 patients need insulin injections right from the beginning..
So they should consult their doctor for regular follow ups. Follow all the necessary precautions. Take all the medications timely. Religiously following the dosage will reduce the complications and improve the quality of life.
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It is excellent to manage your sugar level with your diet plan and exercise. Having such a kind of discipline is really appreciable. However, It is not everyone's cup of tea to manage it so well. It would be best to continue with a healthy lifestyle and regular exercising. Also, keep monitoring yourRead more
It is excellent to manage your sugar level with your diet plan and exercise. Having such a kind of discipline is really appreciable. However, It is not everyone’s cup of tea to manage it so well.
It would be best to continue with a healthy lifestyle and regular exercising. Also, keep monitoring your sugar level with tests like FBS (fasting blood sugar), HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c), and PPBS (postprandial glucose) test. These tests will help you monitor your sugar levels and would help you manage them.
You can do things that you like to manage your stress. However, if you are still feeling depressed about this issue, consult with your doctor and explain to them your problem. They will guide you properly and lower your dosage if they find it appropriate.
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See lessMy sister is 14 years old and has been diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes. She developed…
It is understandable for her age group regarding injections. Insulin injection works well for diabetes. The average level for three months' sugar level is less than 6.5. However, your sister's level is 9.7, which might create problems in the future. For this particular situation, the best option isRead more
It is understandable for her age group regarding injections. Insulin injection works well for diabetes. The average level for three months’ sugar level is less than 6.5. However, your sister’s level is 9.7, which might create problems in the future.
For this particular situation, the best option is to go with your doctor’s suggestion of insulin.
There have come newer formulations of insulin now; apart from injections, it is available nasal sprays and subcutaneous pumps (insulin infusion pumps). Insulin will be the best medication till the three-month sugar levels come to 6.5
After that, after your doctor’s consultation, she can be shifted to other tablets. These tablets are called Oral Hypoglycemic Agents. These medications will help maintain the blood sugar level.
In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding junk foods, and a strict diet of low glycemic food items will help maintain her sugars.
Never stop insulin without consulting your doctor. Very high sugar levels will lead to severe complications.
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See lessMy mother has Type 2 Diabetes and took Metformin 500mg until recently. She stopped…
Type 2 Diabetes can be satisfactorily controlled with oral antidiabetic drugs. In your mother’s case also, if she had not stopped the previous medicine, it might have been well controlled. Both her fasting and postprandial sugars are in the elevated range. She cannot continue the same medicine at thRead more
Type 2 Diabetes can be satisfactorily controlled with oral antidiabetic drugs. In your mother’s case also, if she had not stopped the previous medicine, it might have been well controlled. Both her fasting and postprandial sugars are in the elevated range. She cannot continue the same medicine at this level of sugar and HbA1c and must consult a diabetologist.
Also, she must regularly monitor his HbA1c as it is a bit on the higher side. If the fasting sugars before breakfast still remain more than 150, then her medicines definitely need to be adjusted by a diabetologist. Also, an antidiabetic diet is mandatory for effective blood sugar control, with physical exercise is needed. She can get a custom diet plan from a professional to control her sugar better.
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It is advisable to consume fruits with a low glycemic index. Glycemic index (GI) measures how certain foods affect your blood sugar levels. Foods lower on the GI scale raise sugar levels slowly. Some fruits with a low GI are oranges and apples, berries, tomatoes and oranges. It is essential to countRead more
It is advisable to consume fruits with a low glycemic index. Glycemic index (GI) measures how certain foods affect your blood sugar levels. Foods lower on the GI scale raise sugar levels slowly. Some fruits with a low GI are oranges and apples, berries, tomatoes and oranges.
It is essential to count the calories you eat daily when managing diabetes. Fruits contain carbohydrates, and some may raise your blood sugar. Half a medium apple or banana may contain 15 calories. Consuming about 1500-1800 calories per day is recommended for people with diabetes.Small measures can bring a huge difference in your sugar levels.
Balance proper calorie intake with medicine and lifestyle changes. It is better to talk to a dietician regarding the fruits you should be eating. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential. If you’re cannot keep your blood sugar levels in control, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may chart out a proper diet plan for you. Talk to your doctor to know more.
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See lessIs type 1 diabetes an autoimmune disease? Or is it a genetic disease?
Hello, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that our immune system is acting against our body cells. In this case, our immune system targets our pancreatic cells. But, there is a more profound question, why do some people develop autoimmunity and others not? Or, why do immune cRead more
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that our immune system is acting against our body cells. In this case, our immune system targets our pancreatic cells.
But, there is a more profound question, why do some people develop autoimmunity and others not? Or, why do immune cells destroy pancreatic cells in some people and not in others? Many things can trigger your immune cells to target your own body. One of them is genes.
People with type 1 diabetes have been shown to have specific genes or to lack specific genes. The presence or absence of these genes can contribute to autoimmunity in additive or multiplicative ways.
But the mere presence or absence of some specific genes is not always enough to produce type 1 diabetes. There are other contributors to the development of type 1 diabetes. But we strictly do not know what they are. These might be related to things in our environment, like viruses.
So, we do know that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, but its precipitating and aggravating factors are not entirely known. Genetics is undoubtedly one of them, but not the only one.
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If you wish to add any other medicine (herbal, Ayurvedic or over the counter) to your current medication for managing PCOD and diabetes, it is important to consult a doctor about it, as these medicines may react with the other medicines you may already be taking. Like diabetes, PCOD also has no cureRead more
If you wish to add any other medicine (herbal, Ayurvedic or over the counter) to your current medication for managing PCOD and diabetes, it is important to consult a doctor about it, as these medicines may react with the other medicines you may already be taking.
Like diabetes, PCOD also has no cure; it can only be managed. The management plan for PCOD depends mainly on your symptoms. Regular exercise, yoga, healthy meals, and avoiding stress are some of the methods to manage PCOD. It is advisable to seek medical advice for a personalised solution to manage PCOD.
For managing diabetes with PCOD, it is best to make dietary and lifestyle changes. The doctor may advise dietary changes depending on your height, weight, and lifestyle. This may help maintain a healthy weight, which helps manage PCOS and insulin resistance.
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