- What exactly is diabetes?
- What causes diabetes to occur?
- What are the signs of diabetes?
- Is diabetes curable?
- How do I know if I’m at risk of getting diabetes?
- What are all the different types of diabetes?
- How do I prevent diabetes?
- Can symptoms for other illnesses be confused with the symptoms of diabetes?
- What is pre-diabetes? How does it differ from diabetes?
- How do doctors diagnose a person with diabetes or pre-diabetes?
- Is it important to avoid all sugar and sweets when you have diabetes?
- When should a person be tested for diabetes?
- How is insulin and Diabetes pills taken?
- What exactly are insulin pumps?
- What medications are out there for those who have diabetes?
- Why is the A1C test important in keeping diabetes under control?
- What are the ABCs when it comes to diabetes?
- When someone has diabetes, do sweets taste different?
- Can diabetes kill me?
- How does being overweight put you at a higher risk of getting diabetes?
- Even after getting diabetes, is it still a good idea to eat properly and exercise?
- I have diabetes, what do I need to do to take better care of my body?
- How can I lose weight to prevent type 2 diabetes?
- How big of a role does exercise play in keeping diabetes under control?
- What kind of exercise should I do if I have diabetes?
- Can lifestyle changes help older people prevent getting diabetes?
- What kind of eating schedule should people with diabetes stick to?
1. What exactly is diabetes?
- A disease where an individual has unnaturally high glucose levels in their blood stream
2. What causes diabetes to occur?
- When a person’s body either cannot produce enough insulin on its own or their body doesn’t react properly to insulin
3. What are the signs of diabetes?
- Some of the signs of diabetes include: frequent thirst, frequent urination, decrease in weight, increased hunger, blurry vision, being irritable, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, extreme fatigue that can’t be explained.
4. Is diabetes curable?
- For people who are not insulin dependent can cure their diabetes by changing their lifestyles. Keeping track of things like what you eat, how often you exercise, and getting enough sleep and staying calm instead of stressed.
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5. How do I know if I’m at risk of getting diabetes?
- You are at risk of getting diabetes if:
You are overweight
Have a parent or sibling with diabetes
Have a history of gestational diabetes
Have high blood pressure
Have high cholesterol
You do not exercise at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week (Also see : Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus)
6. What are all the different types of diabetes?
- There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, type 2, Gestational diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes.
7. How do I prevent diabetes?
- Staying fit by working out for 30 minutes, 5 days a week makes a big difference in preventing diabetes. Watching your diet is always extremely important. Keeping your cholesterol in check as well as your blood pressure makes a big difference.
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8. Can symptoms for other illnesses be confused with the symptoms of diabetes?
- Oftentimes, diabetes is confused with gastrointestinal flu symptoms.
9. What is pre-diabetes? How does it differ from diabetes?
- Pre-diabetes is when a person doesn’t yet have high enough glucose levels to be diagnosed with diabetes, but their numbers are higher than normal.
10. How do doctors diagnose a person with diabetes or pre-diabetes?
- Doctors will complete a simple blood test. If a person’s blood glucose level is above normal, it is considered pre-diabetes but when those levels reach a very high level that is unhealthy for your body, this is considered diabetes. (If Plasma Glucose is about 126, then it’s considered diabetes) Also see : Diagnostic Tests for Diabetes
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11. Is it important to avoid all sugar and sweets when you have diabetes?
- It really depends on your diagnosis. Many people, however, do not have to completely need to avoid sweets, they just need to be careful and watch their intake closely.
12. When should a person be tested for diabetes?
Typically people aren’t tested for it until after the age of 40 or 45 but if it runs in your family than it may be a good idea to get it done sooner just to be safe and start the avoidance process.
13. How is insulin and Diabetes pills taken?
- Insulin is taken through an injection in a person’s stomach, arm, thigh or bottom. Diabetes pills are taken orally.
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14. What exactly are insulin pumps?
- Insulin pumps make it possible for people to receive their insulin though a catheter, verses giving themselves injections.
15. What medications are out there for those who have diabetes?
- You can either get insulin shots or take pills like Januvia. (Also see : Medications for Type 2 Diabetes)
16. Why is the A1C test important in keeping diabetes under control?
- The A1C test is important in keeping diabetes under control because it calculates your average blood sugar level for the past few months. This helps people know where they stand so they can act accordingly.
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17. What are the ABCs when it comes to diabetes?
- The ABCs related to diabetes is a list of the most important things you must keep in mind if you are at risk of or suffer from diabetes. The ABCs help you keep track of the most important things that you need to keep track of and watch out for.
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When someone has diabetes, do sweets taste different?
Not only sweets but everything tastes different for someone who has diabetes.
19. Can diabetes kill me?
- Yes diabetes can kill you, and that is why it is very important to keep track of your diet, get proper exercise and keep in close contact with your doctor.
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20. How does being overweight put you at a higher risk of getting diabetes?
- When someone is overweight, their cells in their body become less sensitive to insulin. When there are more fat cells than muscle cells, the insulin cannot act affectively. Because of this, glucose circulates in the individual’s blood instead of being used as energy through their cells.
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21. Even after getting diabetes, is it still a good idea to eat properly and exercise?
- Of course! Eating right, and exercising can slow down the negative affects diabetes has on one’s body. For people who have Type II, diet and exercising can even cause your diabetes to go away. However, when it comes to Type I, it is irreversible.
22. I have diabetes, what do I need to do to take better care of my body?
- Pay close attention to what you eat. Having high cholesterol, high blood pressure and not being very active can make the situation worse. Having a meal plan is very important. Depending on the severity of your diabetes, you may need to take medication, which will help your body as well.
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23. How can I lose weight to prevent type 2 diabetes?
- By reducing the amount of cholesterol intake and watching your blood pressure, you can help prevent diabetes. Exercise also plays a major role. Even just 30 minutes, 5 days a week makes a huge difference.
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24. How big of a role does exercise play in keeping diabetes under control?
- Exercise plays a huge role in keeping your diabetes under control. The healthier you are, the better your body can convert your insulin into energy and this has long-lasting positive effects on your health as you age.
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25. What kind of exercise should I do if I have diabetes?
- It’s hard to say the exact kind of exercise you should do to keep your diabetes under control. It really depends on what you can handle. To get specific examples, you should consult your doctor. A lot of the time your doctor can give you specific things that they would like you to try to do on a daily basis. For many people even just 30 minutes a day of walking, 5 days a week is enough. The key is to keep your blood pumping and keep the disease under control.
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26. Can lifestyle changes help older people prevent getting diabetes?
- Lifestyle changes can definitely prevent older people from getting diabetes. While older people are more prone to diabetes, eating properly and exercising can help keep glucose levels normal.
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27. What kind of eating schedule should people with diabetes stick to?
- People with diabetes require a consistent amount of food throughout the day. It’s very important for them to plan ahead, making it easier on them to work out their schedule as well. They should eat snacks after breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will keep their glucose levels more consistent and they will avoid getting the shakes and feeling weak throughout the day. Many people have the help of diabetic teachers to work this out with them and explain their specific needs.
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