Diabetic foot ulcer Questions

Mr. Lybrate-user, if she has confirmed diabetes then there is no way of controlling that without any drugs either oral or insulin injections. Looking at her height and weight she has a bmi of 30.07 kgs/m2, suggesting she has grade 1 obesity. This itself can upset her blood glucose levels. If she brings her weight down to 60 kg, then her sugar levels can come down considerably, still medications are required. If refuses to take medicines, then long term serious side effects of diabetes will affec...more

1. Diabetes is a condition where there is insufficient action of insulin on target tissues 2
symptoms of diabetes include high blood sugar, low intracellular glucose, frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue. If the disease affects other organs, the person may have blurring of vision, numbness, tingling sensation etc 3
there are quite a bit of varieties of diabetes, but most people have type 2 dm
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if untreated, they are harmful if properly treated, they are harmless...more

There is no reality in that statement. Every individual has different set of genes which makes a person unique. Regarding health and fitness, one has to follow healthy lifestyle and be disciplined as far as possible. Read more about health and healthy lifestyle from the internet so that there is no misunderstanding.

You can control diabetes by following a proper balanced diet chart. You need to have more of whole grain fibrous food rather than refined food product. Eat at regular time interval. Do exercise regularly. Avoid taking sweet products. Eat fruits, vegetables in liberal amount.

Hello! if you want to know your diabetic profile you need to do simple blood test. Fasting and postprandial blood will be collected n you will be able to know it within 1-2 days depending on lab policy.

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
Modified life style, regular exercise, near normal weight maintenance, taking healthy balanced food, avoiding sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries, bakery items, foods made from maida and colas. Plus refrain from alcohol and smoking. These things will help in preventing falling prey to diabetes or postponing it.
There are many oral antidiabetic drugs available to treat diabetes. Plus insulin injections and some other injectable drugs (inc...more

Diabetes affects all organs in the body? eyes, kidneys, nerves, reproductive system all are affected, in fact, from toe to hair. For diabetic control, patient and doctor should be in constant touch for regular follow up and advice.
It is not as easy task to control blood sugar in the desired normal range. Whatever we eat is metabolised to sugar in the body to provide energy for our daily activities. For the absolute control, one has to monitor his / her blood sugar at regular intervals (self...more

Dear lybrateuser,
- Diabetes is the increase in blood sugar of the person
- it could be type 1 wherein there is lack of insulin production by the pancreas & type 2 ( more commonly found) wherein insulin is produced but there is a problem with its utilization by the body cells, in both cases the blood sugar increases.

Oh why not. Sure. No problem.
Yes diabetes must be well controlled before pregnancy. During pregnancy either take metformin or insulin .insulin is always safe. Stirict control of sugar is required whole pregnancy.
You can ask any more quiry. Welcome.

Hello lybrate-user, diabetic person has to take more protein in their diet, carbohydrates will turn into glocouse and may fluctuate the diabetic levels. But protein gives instant energy and cannot be stored in a body more than a day. So, person who has diabetics, eat wheat pulkas, egg whites.