Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which the level of glucose (blood sugar) in a person’s blood exceeds the normal. This happens when the body does not make insulin properly or the cells of the body do not react properly to insulin. Patients who have more than normal blood sugar are often disturbed […]
Thyroid disease is spreading rapidly. In this disease, hormones also go wrong with weight gain. Women are most vulnerable to thyroid disease. This disease is caused by the enlargement of the thyroid gland. This gland is in the shape of a butterfly, which controls many essential activities of the body. The thyroid gland produces the […]
At the early stage of COVID-19 doctors found that diabetic people are at a greater risk of getting affected with serious complications from Coronavirus infections. What they did not understand that COVID-19 can trigger new diabetes in people who never had this disease before. An international group of 17 diabetes experts announced that they will […]
Overview Before we talk about the key symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes let us understand diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is caused due to high blood glucose/ sugar. The insulin hormone moves sugar from the blood to your body cells to be used as energy. With diabetes, either your body […]
When you stress out for long, it becomes bad for your heart. If you are frequently stressed and do not know any ways to manage it, then you are prone to high blood pressure, heart diseases, irregular heartbeats, or chest pain. Stress can be from a breakup, unhappy marriage, heavy workload, loss in a job […]
Sugar is not an evil part of your diet, however, the amount of sugar most of us consume can lead you to bad health. Sugar has a unique character, the more we have, the more our body craves for it. The need for more amount of sugar has created obesity and other health complications in […]
Although people usually think about the long-term complications when it comes to diabetes, short-term or acute problems can also occur. Both low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) are acute problems. Although most people have heard about low blood sugar levels and may be worried it will happen to them, high […]
Keeping your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can be a lifesaver. Tight control can prevent or slow the progress of many complications of diabetes, giving you extra years of healthy, active life.But tight control is not for everyone and it involves hard work. What About Type 2 Diabetes? We believe that […]
At times you might not notice any symptoms of high blood sugar. Other times, you may feel the way you did when you first had diabetes. You may: feel weak and tired Have blurred vision Have a dry mouth Be thirsty Feel nauseated and vomit Go to the bathroom more often If you have any […]
You’ve been told that high blood sugar causes complications, but have you ever wondered why? Diabetes often has no obvious symptoms. Occasionally, a patient tells us that maybe high blood sugar is normal for him or her. But there’s no such thing as “a touch of diabetes” or having blood sugar that is “a little […]
Keeping your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can be a lifesaver. Tight control can prevent or slow the progress of many complications of diabetes, giving you extra years of healthy, active life. But tight control is not for everyone and it involves hard work. What Does Tight Control Mean? Tight control […]
Eating just about any kind of food will cause your blood sugar to rise to some degree, but carbohydrates (carbs) have the biggest effect on your blood sugar of all. Some starchy carbs like bread, cereals, and rice are easier to digest and therefore cause a quicker spike in blood sugar. Proteins and fats slow […]
Flu and Pneumonia Shots Having the flu can be dangerous for anyone. But it is extra risky for people with diabetes or other chronic health problems. Annual Flu vaccine Pneomavac every 5 year. In general, every person with diabetes needs a flu shot each year. Talk with your doctor about having a flu shot. Flu […]
