Over the years, yoga has grown in popularity. It started as something that was once obscure and catered to a small audience. As it has evolved, yoga has entered the mainstream and many people are more intrigued by this ancient practice. Yoga originated in India and is over 5,000 years old. It was a philosophy…
Category: Gestational diabetes
What to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visit
A person with diabetes should have their care monitored regularly by a healthcare professional. It is commonly asked: what to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visits? Quite a lot of people find it difficult to know what to do before an appointment. A few simple steps before an appointment will help to…
What are the symptoms of high blood glucose?
This is a very common question. Symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) depend on the levels of blood glucose levels. Most people will feel the symptoms if their blood glucose is persistently above 11 mmol/L or 200mg/dl (blood glucose high for some time). Unexplained excessively thirsty. A person usually has constant dry mouth despite…
Travel and Insulin
There are lot of things to plan when taking a trip. Patients with diabetes taking Insulin should be able to enjoy their trip without any problem. However, this could only happen if things are planned well in advance. If you are not sure, it is important to liaise with your doctor well in advance of…
Top tips to make blood glucose testing easier
Blood glucose testing is an integral part of making sure that our diabetes is under control. Blood glucose or sugar levels helps to identify patterns. This will help identify what is causing the blood glucose or sugar to go high. Furthermore, blood glucose or sugar can help by demonstrating if diabetes medications are working or…