Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the wide availability of information about the condition, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding it. In this article, we will explore some of the most common myths about diabetes and provide accurate information to help dispel them. Myth 1: Diabetes only…
Category: Type 1 diabetes
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world. It can be a complex condition to manage, but with the proper knowledge and resources, it can be managed effectively. In this article, we will discuss what type 1 diabetes is, its causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management strategies,…
Yoga For Diabetes
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…
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…
How to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
Understanding how diabetes mellitus is diagnosed is very important. People with type 2 diabetes may not have any symptoms. Therefore, type 2 diabetes is usually picked up on routine screening. People with type 1 diabetes have symptoms of high blood glucose (symptoms of high blood glucose or hyperglycemia). Even then, the blood test needs 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…
Diabulimia: Eating disorder affecting type 1 diabetes
It is essential to maintain blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Compliance with Insulin is vital to achieving good glycemic control. Combination of eating disorders and lack of compliance with insulin can lead to serious health problems in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabulimia is becoming a common disorder in people with…
Diabetes and Foot care: Learn to look after your feet
Foot care is an essential part of overall diabetes care Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes. A simple feet problem can lead to losing a limb if feet are not looked after. We know that the outcome is very poor if people with diabetes develop foot ulcers or have an amputation….
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…