Question 1

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 is an autoimmune disease (no insulin), type 2 results mainly from lifestyle (insulin resistance).

Question 2

What are the symptoms of high sugar?

Accepted Answer

Frequent urination, severe thirst, sleepiness after meals, and dry mouth.

Question 3

What is the Glycemic Index (GI)?

Accepted Answer

An indicator telling how quickly a product raises blood glucose level after eating.

Question 4

Can a diabetic eat fruit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but in moderate amounts, preferably those with low GI (e.g., raspberries, strawberries) and accompanied by protein or fat.

Question 5

Which carbohydrates to choose?

Accepted Answer

Complex: coarse groats, whole grain bread, legumes, which raise sugar more slowly.

Question 6

Is insulin resistance already diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No, but it is a pre-diabetic state that often leads to type 2 diabetes if untreated.

Question 7

Does physical activity help in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, muscles during work burn glucose even without the participation of insulin.

Question 8

What tests confirm diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Fasting glucose level, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

Question 9

What to sweeten with in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Ideally with erythritol, xylitol, or stevia – they do not raise sugar.

Question 10

Can a diabetic drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

In small amounts dry wine is acceptable, but alcohol carries the risk of dangerous hypoglycemia.

Question 11

What is hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A state of low blood sugar (sugar below 70 mg/dl), manifested by hand tremors, sweat, and hunger.

Question 12

Is a keto diet good for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

It can be very effective in stabilizing sugar, but requires strict medical consultation.

Question 13

How many meals should a diabetic eat?

Accepted Answer

It's an individual matter; for some 3 meals work (with IR), for others 5 (with a tendency for drops).

Question 14

Is white rice forbidden?

Accepted Answer

Better to choose brown or basmati rice, and eat white rice after cooling (resistant starch).

Question 15

Which fats are indicated?

Accepted Answer

Plant-based: oil, nuts, avocado – they improve tissue sensitivity to insulin.

Question 16

Does stress raise sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, stress hormones (cortisol, adrenaline) cause a glucose release into the blood.

Question 17

What is Glycemic Load?

Accepted Answer

A more precise indicator than GI, taking into account also the amount of carbs in a portion.

Question 18

Does a diabetic have to take supplements?

Accepted Answer

Often vitamin D3, Omega-3 fatty acids, and sometimes berberine or chromium (after consultation) are recommended.

Question 19

How to read food labels for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Avoid "sugar-free" products that have glucose or fructose syrup in the composition.

Question 20

Is type 2 diabetes reversible?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, through diet and weight loss, the disease can be brought into remission.

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