If you have diabetes, there are major health benefits in losing excess weight. The most important benefits of weight management in diabetes are better control of your blood glucose levels and blood fats including cholesterol and blood pressure reducing the risk of developing long-term complications. Why weight management in diabetes?…
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Vision, Eye Care and Diabetes When you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, vision and eye care is an important part of your regular health checks.High blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, resulting in a condition called diabetic retinopathy. High levels of blood glucose can…
An awareness of ketones in diabetes–in both type 1 and type 2 –is crucial as it can lead to a medical emergency. Ketones occur in the blood when the body starts to burn its own fat. High levels of ketones in the blood are a major complication of diabetes and…
Type 2 diabetes can be managed successfully by keeping your blood sugar under control. This means watching what you eat, getting enough exercise and taking your medications on time. Here are some tips for living with type 2 diabetes, followed by tips on getting your blood sugar under control. Tips…
Diabetes brings a greater risk of skin problems, especially dry skin. If you are on insulin, the scarring from insulin injections affects how the body absorbs insulin. Since diabetes also means a higher risk for infection even a minor skin problem must be treated right away, before it can become…
Stress is a natural part of life. Usually, when one’s under stress, the body feels attacked and prepares to take action. It uses the fight or flight response and to do this, it needs energy provided by the rising levels of certain hormones. These hormones supply the cells with stored…
Questions and answers about type 2 diabetes The moment I got my health check reports, I was shocked with the results. Naturally, I went to my GP pronto and was double-shocked to be pronounced a type 2 diabetic. Not good news by any measure. The first question that popped into…