Does blood get extremely thick when you are diabetic?

Question:

Is this what most diabetics get prior to being told they actually are in need of insulin?
Answers:
yes when level is over 200

Other Answers:
No, it has nothing to do with the consistancy of your blood. It has to do with having high or low blood sugar. Nothing to do with how thick your blood is.

No it is nothing to do with blood consistency

Diabetes is when your pancreas no longer produces insulin. Insulin is needed for the cells to utilize carbs for energy. If you are lacking insulin the cell will break down fats and protein, but no your blood does not get thicker if you have diabetes or pre diabetes.

Hemadocrit level is high (high red blood cells). This is caused form smoking, painkillers, lack of exercise, and more. This could be a problem with your kidneys. Get to a doc. and have a blood test done. Get this done fast, the thickening of blood can cause stroke or heat attack!

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