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Diabetes Health Questions & Answers

All Diabetes Health Questions & Answers

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An obese patient with CKD, DM, and HTN asks if he can get metabolic surgery and how different his recovery will be. Our doctor explains in detail.

Long-term diabetes increases the risk of kidney damage. Early detection and good blood sugar control are vital to prevent or slow diabetic kidney disease.

Metabolic surgery refers to surgical procedures aimed at improving metabolic conditions, primarily obesity and type 2 diabetes.

C. auris is a drug-resistant fungus with higher risk of infection in people with diabetes due to compromised immunity. Diabetic patients are more susceptible.

Manage type 1 diabetes with complications through strict glucose control, regular checkups, healthy diet, exercise, insulin therapy, and specialist care.

An 18-year-old boy worries about weight loss and tiredness with type 1 diabetes. Our doctor explains diabetes management in children and the role of insulin.

A 52-year-old man with T2D and liver cirrhosis is concerned about worsening liver function. Our doctor explained the bidrectional relationship between the two.

A 29-year-old with obesity (440 pounds) and diabetes is worried about the risk of his weight loss surgery and seeks guidance. Our doctors suggest solutions.

A child has a higher risk of developing diabetes if both parents are diabetic, especially type 2 diabetes, due to genetic factors.

Hyperglycemia occurs when when fasting blood sugar level is more than 130 mg/dL and more than 180 mg/dL after eating.