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Gastric Stimulation Improves Glucose Control

October 31, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

Recent Austrian studies concluded that gastric stimulation could yield significant improvement in glycemic control among morbidly obese type 2 diabetes patients (ODM).

Bohdjalian et al (2009) recruited 24 ODM for a multicenter open-label European feasibility trial. Each of them were treated with insulin and/ or oral hyperglycemic agents and had a body mass index between 33.3 to 49.7 kg/m2. These participants were implanted laparoscopica ly with a TANTALUS system.

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More Children at Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases

October 30, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

The Medical Journal of Australia indicates that almost 30% of 14-year-old Australian children fall within a group identified as being at future increased risk of cardiovascular and lifestyle diseases with features of metabolic syndrome; including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. » Continue Reading

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A Mom Against All Odds

October 29, 2021 Category :People and Places 0

Cathelyn Sanchez, 32, a doting mother of two, is about to give birth to her first baby girl. However, she never thought that her third pregnancy would be difficult, as she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is like meeting a stranger for Cathelyn. Before learning of her condition, she didn’t realize she was expecting for the third time until she went to her OB-gyne to confirm her pregnancy. “I was three weeks delayed then,” Cathelyn says. When her doctor asked about her family history of  diabetes, Cathelyn admitted that her family had a history of the said disease. “My father has been diabetic for years and my grandmother died of the same disease,” she reveals.

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Ivabradine Launch

October 28, 2021 Category :Healthy News 0

When the body is under stress especially during intense physical activities, the body tend to supply insufficient blood and oxygen to the heart.  This scarcity of oxygen causes chest pains which is called angina.  Recently launched at the EDSA shangri-la Ballroom, Coralan (Ivabradine) is a heart-rate lowering medication intended for chest pain management (chronic stable angina).  Ivabradine acts as a heart-rate lowering agent that can settle the body for proper circulation.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

October 27, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

Fruits have always been my favorite breakfast option. Give it a different twist with the addition of cottage cheese and a sweet-sour calamansi dressing. Mix it up with other fresh fruits in season.

Yield: 4 portions

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Baked Cheese

October 26, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

A savory breakfast starter, you can prepare this in advance and just reheat in the microwave for breakfast

Yield: 4 portions

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 piece egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
  • 4 pieces tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Peachie Smoothies

October 25, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

What makes a smoothie different from a shake? Shakes have ice blended in whereas smoothies are all chilled healthy ingredients. Kickstart your day with this hefty and healthy drink that is filling down to the last drop. Use other fruits in season but remember to chill them all first for a great cold start.

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Diabetes in Pregancy

October 24, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

Diabetes, whether acquired prior to or only during the pregnancy, affects both the mother and her unborn baby. For instance, it places the mother at higher risk of developing high blood pressure. Babies of mothers with poorly controlled diabetes tend to be macrosomic or large and fat. Macrosomia puts babies at risk for shoulder injuries during delivery, and low blood glucose levels immediately after they are born. » Continue Reading

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Breakfast Ham and Cheese Toasts

October 23, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

Toasted bread for breakfast has always been a default for everyone. Make it a tad more exciting with a healthy ham and cheese variation.

Yield: 4 servings

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Healthy Starters

October 22, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and not just because it is what you start your day with. Breafast comes from two separate words meaning to “break” your “fast from the previous day’s meal. It only makes sense to put some thought into what will get you through the following 24 hours. Dig into these healthy starters that are healthy and delicious to boot. » Continue Reading

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