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My husband's sugar is always above 350 and he refuses to take diabetes seriously
My husband has Type 2 diabetes but he basically ignores it. Whenever he checks his sugar it is usually somewhere around 350 to 400, sometimes even higher. He was given medicines but he doesn't take them regularly. Food i…
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Are Grapes Good for Diabetes?
Female · 27 years old
I love grapes. Some people say grapes are full of sugar and bad for diabetes. Others say they have antioxidants and are healthy. Can I eat grapes if I have diabetes? Are green grapes better than black grapes? And is grap…
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Can people with diabetes eat grapes? Yes, people with diabetes can eat grapes, but portion control is essential. Grapes are a fruit rich in natural sugars, so they can raise blood glucose if eaten in large amounts. They are not a free food.[1] Why grapes are c…
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Can diabetics eat dark chocolate?
Male · 53 years old
I have diabetes and I love chocolate. People say dark chocolate is ‘healthy’. If I take a small piece of high-cocoa dark chocolate, will it spike my sugar or insulin? How much is reasonably safe?
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Yes, many people with diabetes can have dark chocolate occasionally, but the key is the type and the portion. Dark chocolate is not “sugar-free” Even “dark” chocolate usually has some added sugar and it is calorie-dense. So if you eat a large amount, your gluc…
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Diabetes Complication Screening: What Tests Should You Do Every Year?
Male · 45 years old
I have had type 2 diabetes for 5 years. Recently my doctor advised an eye check and I was told I have mild diabetic retinopathy. My age is 45. Now I’m worried. Are there other diabetes complications? Do I need a full bod…
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This is a very common and very important doubt. Diabetes complications usually do not give symptoms early. Because of this, we do planned screening, not random or expensive full body testing. Instead of “all tests”, diabetes care focuses on targeted screening…
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My HbA1c is 6.2. Should I be trying to get it lower or just keep it there?
I was recently told I'm in the prediabetes range and my HbA1c is 6.2%. I've been reading a lot since then and I'm getting confused by the different numbers people talk about. I keep seeing 7% mentioned as an important ta…
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Do diabetes medicines or insulin damage kidneys or liver over time?
Female · 40 years old
Hi doc, I have a doubt that keeps bothering me. I am taking diabetes tablets and sometimes insulin injections. I keep hearing from relatives and reading online that these medicines slowly damage the kidneys and liver. So…
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Let me answer this very clearly and simply. Diabetes medicines and insulin do not damage kidneys or liver. Uncontrolled diabetes damages organs. When blood sugar remains high for years, it injures blood vessels and tissues. That is what leads to kidney failure…
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Are Strawberries Safe for Diabetes?
Male · 34 years old
I have diabetes and I really enjoy strawberries. Some people say berries are safe, others say fruits are bad for sugar. Can I eat strawberries? Do they raise blood sugar? And is eating the fruit the same as drinking stra…
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Strawberries as a fruit are generally safe for people with diabetes Strawberries are a low-glycemic index (GI) fruit and are usually safe when eaten in reasonable portions. The glycemic index of fresh strawberries is around 40, which is considered low GI. Low-…
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