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Recently diagnosed? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about diabetes
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What is diabetes? |
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What are some common symptoms of diabetes? |
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Why is it important to manage the disease? |
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What is pre-diabetes? |
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What is diabetes?
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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it means that your blood glucose (blood sugar) is too high.
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What are some common symptoms of diabetes?
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People with unmanaged diabetes may experience a variety of symptoms including, but not limited to, frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, unexplained fluctuations in weight, irritability, frequent and recurring infections, slow healing cuts and bruises, blurred vision.
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Why is it important to manage the disease?
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Unfortunately, diabetes can put you at higher risk for some serious health ailments. By taking care of your health (eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and managing your blood glucose level), you have a better chance of preventing or delaying the onset of some serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, eye problems, nerve damage, kidney problems, gum disease and more.
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What is pre-diabetes?
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Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Lifestyle changes (diet & exercise) may help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes in individuals with pre-diabetes.
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