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I am 27 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for one year. Now,…
A person who has Type 1 diabetes may be prescribed one or more types of insulin. There are multiple types of insulin available, which includes: Rapid-acting insulin: This type of insulin starts working within 15 minutes after injection. Insulin Lispro, Aspart and Glulisine are examples of rapid-actiRead more
A person who has Type 1 diabetes may be prescribed one or more types of insulin. There are multiple types of insulin available, which includes:
Rapid-acting insulin: This type of insulin starts working within 15 minutes after injection. Insulin Lispro, Aspart and Glulisine are examples of rapid-acting insulin.
Short-acting insulin: This insulin shows its action roughly 30 minutes after injection. Humulin R is an example of short-acting insulin.
Intermediate-acting insulin: This type of insulin starts action after 1 to 3 hours and lasts for 12 to 24 hours. An example of intermediate-acting insulin is Humulin N.
Long and ultra-long acting insulin: This type of insulin may provide a basal cover for as long as 15 to 40 hours.
Examples; Insulin Glargine, Insulin Detemir and Degludec.
You can consult your doctor to chart out the best-personalised plan for managing your diabetes. Usually, doctors may prescribe a combination of long or ultra-long and rapid or short-acting insulin.
It is essential to stick to the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor. Also, it is essential to follow a diet and exercise plan for better benefits of the therapy.
There are several options for insulin delivery:
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For a patient at a high-risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) stage, generally, you have to select from two options depending on the condition of the retina - Laser and Vitrectomy surgery. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a very serious condition and can affect her vision severely. TherRead more
For a patient at a high-risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) stage, generally, you have to select from two options depending on the condition of the retina – Laser and Vitrectomy surgery.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a very serious condition and can affect her vision severely. Therefore, it is advised not to rely on any medicines that are not scientifically backed and opt for immediate treatment with proper consultation.
It is an advanced stage of retinopathy where high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina.
Generally, a surgery called vitrectomy is recommended if there are severe complications like bleeding in the ocular gel (vitreous haemorrhage) for more than one month, retinal swelling that does not resolve the presence of scar tissue. Consult your retina expert ophthalmologist and diabetologist as to which one is most suitable for your mother.
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Yoga cannot cure diabetes. It can help control the complications of diabetes. Exercise is an essential part of managing Type 1 diabetes. It helps keep a check on blood sugar levels and improve the overall quality of life. Yoga is a combination of specific postures, breathing exercises, and meditatioRead more
Yoga cannot cure diabetes. It can help control the complications of diabetes.
Exercise is an essential part of managing Type 1 diabetes. It helps keep a check on blood sugar levels and improve the overall quality of life.
Yoga is a combination of specific postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It is a form of resistance exercise, which may help regulate the blood cholesterol levels in the body. Doing yoga is said to be beneficial for everyone including people with diabetes. Some research also shows that yoga can help improve the overall quality of life. It also helps in the management of symptoms related to diabetes. However, it is not a cure.
Reference URL:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6145966/
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Managing Type 1 diabetes can be challenging for anyone, but adhering to some basic rules can make sure that you are always in control. Type 1 diabetes is a condition, and people with it have to learn to live with it. Here are a few tips that may help you manage your Type 1 diabetes. Check yourRead more
Managing Type 1 diabetes can be challenging for anyone, but adhering to some basic rules can make sure that you are always in control. Type 1 diabetes is a condition, and people with it have to learn to live with it.
Here are a few tips that may help you manage your Type 1 diabetes.
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C-peptide is prepared by our body simultaneously as insulin is prepared So it's easy to say that C-peptide levels can tell us how much insulin is being prepared. This will help diagnose the type of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes has decreased insulin production. So the C-peptide level will be below here.Read more
C-peptide is prepared by our body simultaneously as insulin is prepared So it’s easy to say that C-peptide levels can tell us how much insulin is being prepared. This will help diagnose the type of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes has decreased insulin production. So the C-peptide level will be below here. Type 2 diabetes has resistance to insulin in cells, which means insulin is secreted normally.. So the C-peptide levels will be high.
So as you mentioned, your C-peptide level is 0.3, which indicates possibility of Type 1 diabetes.
Yes, there are other tests that will help differentiate Type 1 from Type 2.
Fasting insulin level along fasting blood sugar is a moderate budget test.High blood sugar and Low fasting insulin levels will denote Type 1 diabetes, while high will denote Type 2.
HLA typing is a genetic test, only for literature purposes. This test is never done in routine practice. It is very costly.
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Hello, Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes have many differences. These are age, cause, risk of complications, and care requirements. Type 1 diabetes is mostly a more severe and sudden presentation of diabetes than type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes may also need more diabetes care than type 2 diabeteRead more
Hello,
Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes have many differences. These are age, cause, risk of complications, and care requirements.
Type 1 diabetes is mostly a more severe and sudden presentation of diabetes than type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes may also need more diabetes care than type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes usually occurs early in life (in children). But, type 2 diabetes occurs later in young adults, middle age, or old age.
Type 1 diabetes occurs due to the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This destruction of pancreatic cells is due to a faulty immune response. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is due to the inability of your body cells to use insulin. It is mainly linked with obesity and lifestyle. There can also be reduced insulin production (but not absent) in type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes needs mandatory daily insulin injections. It can have a rapid progression if not treated with insulin. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes may need oral medications and/or insulin. Progression may be slow, and complications may develop after many years. But, some people with type 2 diabetes may develop a faster worsening.
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Diabetes is a disease that is attributed to the endocrine system. The endocrine system in the body also regulates the menstrual cycle. Yet, it is not a straightforward connection between diabetes and the menstrual cycle. For a woman after marriage, not having her first period from a doctor's point oRead more
Diabetes is a disease that is attributed to the endocrine system. The endocrine system in the body also regulates the menstrual cycle. Yet, it is not a straightforward connection between diabetes and the menstrual cycle.
For a woman after marriage, not having her first period from a doctor’s point of view is always to determine if it may or may not be pregnancy. Pregnancy must be ruled out because she is a woman of childbearing age.
At the same time, in diabetes, elevated glucose levels may create an imbalance in hormones in the female reproductive system. Hence delaying the periods and may also make infertile at times.
Other hormonal changes may occur after marriage that can cause a missed menstrual cycle.
But since your friend is a patient with diabetes and has been taking insulin for the same, it may also be because of this. It is tough to conclude. Without examination and performing any tests, diagnosis is not easy. I recommend she visit a doctor.
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