Sunday, July 25, 2010
Living with diabetes is overwhelming and confusing.
There are vast amounts of information and tools available, but where do you start?
This section can help. Think of it as your very own resource guide. Whenever you want the facts, you can come here.
Understanding what diabetes is and its different types (type 1, type 2, pre-diabetic and gestational diabetes) helps you know what is happening to your body.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Understanding what diabetes is and its dissimilar types (type 1, type 2, pre-diabetic and gestational diabetes) assists you recognize what’s happening to your body.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
One of the most serious concerns for people with diabetes involves foot care. A diabetic’s feet are more prone to serious health complications than those without diabetes. Through good foot hygiene, inspections, protection and regular exams, diabetic foot problems can be prevented and controlled. Keep reading to learn more.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Exercise is very important in managing type 2 diabetes. Combining diet, exercise, and medicine (when prescribed) will help control your weight and blood sugar level.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Around 2.3 million people in the UK are affected by diabetes and it is thought a further 750,000 people have the condition but are unaware of it. This article highlights some of the most common symptons.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Diabetes mellitus is a disease produced by insufficient insulin or insulin resistance. There are mainly two types of complications of diabetes. Short Term Complications and long term complications. Here we will discuss short term complications of diabetes.
Short Term Complications
Hypoglycaemia
Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Coma
Ketoacidosis
Hypoglycaemia Causes:
Hypoglycaemia is seen when patient’s blood glucose level falls too low. The causes of [...]
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wearing a medical alert bracelet can save lives, especially if you take prescription medications, have a chronic illness, or are a caregiver for someone who needs help on a daily basis. Paramedics are trained to look for a medical identification bracelet on their patients, so wearing one can really make a difference. Those who wear [...]
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
It is a hard truth of life to be diagnosed with diabetes. It is a single moment that changes the whole life of the person. In order to manage and control this chronic condition and signs of diabetes one must keep the level of blood sugar in control. The most critical part of the treatment [...]
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Being diagnosed with diabetes and being told to alter you life can spark some pretty intense emotions. It’s natural to feel stressed, afraid, sad, or even angry at the news that you have the disease. But while reactions may be normal they can be harmful if you don’t work through them and refocus on your [...]
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wearing Medical ID bracelets may save your life. And they are not for older people only. Anyone who has a medical condition, is taking certain medications that could be dangerous or interact with other medicines, or has a severe allergy to something should consider investing in one of these bracelets. Medical ID bracelets come in [...]
