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Is it safe to reuse insulin pen needles after a single use?
After a single use, insulin pen needles can become dull or bent, causing pain during injection and increasing the risk of infection. Reusing them also carries a very high risk of infection, so they must be safely discarded after a single use.
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Do diabetic patients need to adjust their protein intake if their kidney function declines?
If you have kidney damage from diabetes (diabetic nephropathy), excessive protein can worsen the burden on your kidneys. Consult a healthcare professional to determine your appropriate protein intake.
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Can sleep deprivation raise blood sugar levels in diabetic patients?
Sleep deprivation can increase the secretion of stress hormones and worsen insulin resistance, which can elevate blood sugar levels. Sufficient and quality sleep is an important factor in diabetes management.
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Does sufficient water intake help diabetic patients manage their blood sugar?
Adequate hydration helps maintain smooth blood circulation and aids the kidneys in flushing out excess glucose. Dehydration can concentrate blood sugar, thus consistent water intake is important for diabetic patients.
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Are diabetic foot ulcers one of the leading causes of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations?
Diabetic foot ulcers, due to poor circulation, nerve damage, and susceptibility to infection, often do not heal easily and can worsen, eventually becoming one of the most common causes of non-traumatic (not due to external impact like accidents) lower ext
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Is consultation with a Registered Dietitian (RD) essential for diabetes management?
Registered Dietitians help manage blood sugar and prevent complications by offering personalized nutrition plans and supporting real lifestyle changes.
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Is the C-peptide test used in diabetes diagnosis to evaluate the body’s insulin secretion ability?
C-peptide is a substance secreted along with insulin when insulin is produced in the pancreas. Measuring C-peptide levels can indirectly assess the pancreas’s ability to secrete insulin. This is useful for differentiating between Type 1 and Type 2 diabete
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Does smoking increase the risk of developing diabetes and worsen complications in existing diabetic patients?
Smoking worsens insulin resistance and harms pancreatic beta cells, raising diabetes risk. For those with diabetes, it also speeds up complications like heart, kidney, and nerve damage.
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Can a glucagon injection be used to rapidly raise blood sugar in case of hypoglycemia?
A glucagon injection is a medication used to quickly raise blood sugar in emergency situations where severe hypoglycemia causes loss of consciousness or seizures. It promotes the breakdown of glycogen stored in the liver into glucose, thereby raising bloo
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Should diabetic patients regularly check their blood sugar levels during long-distance driving?
For diabetic drivers, hypoglycemia during long trips can impair driving and cause accidents. To ensure safety, check your blood sugar regularly and consume snacks when necessary.
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