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What is type 1 diabetes?
What is type 1 diabetes?
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body cannot make a hormone called insulin.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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Why is insulin a life saving hormone?
Apart from regulating blood glucose levels it also helps store glucose in your liver, fat, and muscles. Finally, it regulates your body's metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
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What is a normal blood glucose level?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How did you get diagnosed with diabetes?
Diabetes is detected by tests such as glucose fasting, glucose random and HBA1C.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Can type 1 diabetes have high blood sugar?
Yes, people with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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