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What is insulin resistance?

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What is insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance, also known as impaired insulin sensitivity, happens when cells in your muscles, fat and liver don't respond as they are immune to the cells.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can type 1 diabetes have high blood sugar?

Yes, people with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Does Sugar spikes our insulin?

Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How did you get diagnosed with diabetes?

Diabetes is detected by tests such as glucose fasting, glucose random and HBA1C.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How to know if your child with type 1 diabetes has hypoglycemia?

Apart from the blood glucose test if your child is experiencing extreme hunger, shakiness and sweats that means your child has juvenile diabetes and hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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