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Must people with diabetes strictly follow a vegetarian diet?
While a vegetarian diet can be a healthy option, it’s not a requirement for managing diabetes. The focus should be on a balanced meal plan with appropriate portions of all food groups.
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Do people with diabetes often feel thirsty and urinate frequently?
When blood sugar is high, the kidneys use more water to filter glucose. This increases urine output (polyuria) and leads to dehydration, causing intense thirst (polydipsia). These are typical early symptoms of diabetes.
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Is hypoglycemia a symptom that only occurs in people with diabetes?
While common in people with diabetes, hypoglycemia can also occur in people without it. Causes can include certain medications, excessive alcohol, and other medical conditions.
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Should people with diabetes avoid all types of exercise?
Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of diabetes management. A combination of aerobic exercise and strength training is generally recommended, following safety guidelines.
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Does diabetic neuropathy only cause numbness or pain in the hands and feet?
Besides peripheral nerves (hands and feet), diabetic neuropathy can also affect autonomic nerves, which control the heart, bladder, stomach, and other organs.
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Does stress not affect blood sugar levels?
Mental and physical stress can cause your blood sugar levels to rise by stimulating the release of hormones like cortisol.
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Is it true that ‘once you start taking diabetes medication, you have to take it for life’?
For some people with type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can lead to diabetes remission, where medication may be reduced or stopped under a doctor’s supervision.
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Are people with diabetes at higher risk for dental diseases?
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum disease (periodontitis) because high blood sugar can weaken the body’s ability to fight infection.
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Can the quality of sleep in people with diabetes affect their blood sugar?
Poor sleep or lack of sleep can worsen insulin resistance and increase stress hormones, making blood sugar harder to manage.
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Is an insulin pump a device that automatically injects insulin into the body?
An insulin pump is a small, portable device that delivers a continuous supply of insulin into the body 24 hours a day through a thin tube.
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