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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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Does blood sugar management become easier for people with diabetes when they get an infectious disease?
Infections cause physical stress on the body, which can raise blood sugar levels and make diabetes harder to manage. Special care is needed during illness.
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Is diabetes an incurable disease?
While there is no cure for diabetes currently, it is a manageable condition. Through diet, exercise, and medication, people can manage their blood sugar and live healthy lives.
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Should diabetic patients undergo regular check-ups for complications even if they don’t have symptoms?
Diabetic complications often have no noticeable symptoms in their early stages, meaning by the time symptoms appear, the condition may already be advanced. Therefore, regular check-ups are essential for early detection and treatment.
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Is diabetes a disease that only occurs in a specific age group?
While Type 1 diabetes mainly occurs in children and adolescents, Type 2 diabetes can occur at any age, with a higher incidence in older adults. Gestational diabetes is also not limited to a specific age.
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Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) rapidly raise blood sugar, so they are not good for diabetic patients?
Foods with a high glycemic index cause a rapid increase in blood sugar after consumption, so diabetic patients are advised to choose foods with a lower glycemic index for blood sugar management.
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Is it beneficial for diabetic patients to eat meals at regular times without skipping them?
Skipping meals or eating irregularly can cause ‘blood sugar spikes,’ which are rapid fluctuations in blood sugar, detrimental to blood sugar management. Regular meals help reduce blood sugar variability.
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Are lifestyle factors more important than genetic factors in diabetes?
The importance of genetic and lifestyle factors varies depending on the type of diabetes. Both genetics and lifestyle are crucial for Type 2, and genetics are primary for Type 1; it is difficult to say one is absolutely more important than the other.
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