There are several measures you can take to exercise safely in Ramadan if you are fasting, and make physical activity a more comfortable experience during this time, besides keeping in mind a few warning signs. Whether it’s keeping fit, athletic training, or participating in school sports, preparation is key to…
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Routine screening is necessary for all adults to prevent kidney failure, as chronic kidney disease has no symptoms in its early stages. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over months or years. Each of your kidneys has about a million tiny filters, called nephrons. If…
Many people with diabetes are able to fast safely and enjoy the full spiritual, physical and mental health benefits of Ramadan, as long as they are medically cleared and take some necessary precautions. How to manage diabetes during Ramadan? Alongside spiritual practices, charitable endeavors, and spending time with loved ones,…
To manage type 2 diabetes, it is important to know that those with the condition can lead healthy, regular lives, but it is necessary to diagnose it and take action before glucose fluctuations damage blood vessels, which could lead to serious complications. Diabetes is a condition marked by high blood…
When it comes to controlling blood sugar, it is not just what you eat. It is also related to your activities, especially what you do as soon as you eat. To reduce blood sugar spikes, you are obviously aware that refined carbohydrates, sweets, white flour products, sugary condiments, etc. can…
Let’s explore the HbA1C test, along with the following questions. What is the HbA1c or A1C test? Why should a person get the A1C test? How is the A1C test used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? Is the A1C test used during pregnancy? Can other blood glucose tests…
Insulin resistance and prediabetes occur when your body doesn’t use insulin well. The good news is, you can prevent or reverse it. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas in our body. This helps glucose in the blood enter muscle cells, fat, and liver, where it’s…