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…
In this article, we will provide you with an essential guide to pre-diabetes and how to manage it. What is Pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. It is often a precursor to diabetes and can…
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…
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…
Type 2 diabetes is a very common but serious condition. In general, 90% of people with diabetes mellitus have type 2 diabetes (that is nine out of 10 people with diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose is high because of: Insulin produced by the pancreas does not work properly, or…
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…
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…
Type 2 diabetes is ever increasing health problem in the world. People with type 2 diabetes suffer from many complications related to high blood glucose. However, it has been noticed that people with type 2 diabetes can experience other health-related problems leading to hospital admissions. One of these problems is an increased risk of gallstones….
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….
HbA1c or Hemoglobin A1c has been used to assess over-all diabetes/glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Testing HbA1c does not require any special preperation (that is samples can be taken at any time of the day; person does not need to fast for the test). With time, experts have understood HbA1c utility in using it…
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