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Do diabetic patients need special foot care if they get a wound on their foot, due to a high risk of infection?
Diabetic patients may not feel pain well due to nerve damage, have slow wound healing due to poor circulation, and are vulnerable to infection due to weakened immunity. Therefore, even small wounds can lead to serious complications, so it’s crucial to che
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If diabetic patients manage their blood sugar levels well, do they not need to worry about other complications?
While blood sugar control is very important, other risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels must also be managed. Diabetes can cause various complications, including cardiovascular disease and kidney disease, thus requiring comprehensive
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Can gestational diabetes progress to diabetes even after childbirth?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that first develops or is discovered during pregnancy. While most women return to normal after childbirth, there is a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later, so continuous blood sugar management and lifestyle improv
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If a diabetic patient takes insulin injections, can they never stop them for life?
Type 1 diabetic patients require lifelong insulin injections because their bodies cannot produce insulin. However, for Type 2 diabetic patients, if blood sugar is well-controlled through lifestyle changes or other medication, insulin injections may be red
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Can diabetes patients find blood sugar management more difficult if they catch a cold?
Infections like colds or flu can trigger the body’s stress response, leading to increased blood sugar levels. Additionally, loss of appetite or vomiting can lead to different eating patterns than usual, making blood sugar control even more challenging.
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If a diabetic patient experiences symptoms of hypoglycemia, should they immediately consume sugary foods like candy or juice?
Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels drop abnormally low, and in severe cases, it can lead to loss of consciousness. Therefore, if symptoms of hypoglycemia (cold sweats, trembling, dizziness, etc.) appear, immediately consume 15-20g of sim
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Does increasing protein intake help diabetic patients manage their blood sugar?
Protein does not significantly raise blood sugar levels and provides a feeling of fullness, which helps control meal portions. It is also important for maintaining muscle mass, which can contribute to increased insulin sensitivity. However, excessive prot
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Can diabetic patients measure blood sugar from other sites besides the fingertip?
Some blood glucose meters are designed to allow blood sugar measurement from alternative sites such as the forearm or thigh, in addition to the fingertip. However, in situations where blood sugar changes rapidly (after meals, after exercise, during hypogl
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Should diabetic patients completely avoid fruit consumption?
Fruits are rich in beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Although they contain fructose, which affects blood sugar, if consumed in appropriate amounts and types, they are good foods for diabetic patients. It is better to eat fresh fr
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If fasting blood sugar is less than 100 mg/dL, is it not diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar level of less than 100 mg/dL is normal. A level of 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.
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