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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?
How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?
How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?
Extra weight around your waist means fat can build up around your organs, like your liver and pancreas. This can cause something called insulin resistance. So losing this weight could definetely help in controlling type 2 diabetes.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
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How do doctors test for diabetes?
HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.
Last updated on 30 Mar 2023
Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?
In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.
Last updated on 30 Mar 2023
What do I do when my doctor says I have pre-diabetes?
When your doctor detects prediabetes, do not panic, remember this condition can be reversed by exercising well and eating the right foods.
Last updated on 30 Mar 2023
What does a high glucose of 117 mean in your blood?
It means you fall under the category prediabetes
Last updated on 30 Mar 2023
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