What foods should people with diabetes avoid?

People with diabetes should avoid sugary drinks, refined carbs, trans fats, deep-fried foods, and processed snacks.

Can people with diabetes eat fruit?

Yes, but portion control is essential, and choose low to medium-glycemic-index fruits.

Is exercise safe for people with diabetes?

Yes, but check blood sugar before and after activity, and avoid intense workouts if levels are very high or low.

Can diabetes be cured?

There is no cure for either type. Type 1 requires lifelong insulin therapy. Type 2 can be managed and even put into remission with lifestyle changes, medication, or both.

What are common symptoms of diabetes?

Feeling very thirsty, tingling and numbness in hands or feet, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, and frequent infections.

How is diabetes diagnosed?

Blood tests include Fasting Blood Sugar, HbA1c, and an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

What is a normal blood sugar range?

Fasting: <100mg/dl( normal), 100-125( Prediabetes), ≥126(diabetes). HbA1c: <5.7%(normal), 5.7-6.4%(prediabetes), ≥6.5% (diabetes).

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Q: What is a normal blood sugar range?

Fasting: <100mg/dl( normal), 100-125( Prediabetes), ≥126(diabetes). HbA1c: <5.7%(normal), 5.7-6.4%(prediabetes), ≥6.5% (diabetes).

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