June 25, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
Are there really bad fruits or fruits that should be avoided if one is diabetic? The truth is, all fruits may be allowed in a diabetic diet. What is more important to consider, however, is the total amount of carbohydrate intake per serving size of the fruit. Some fruits contain more carbohydrates in a gram per gram comparison.
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blood glucose level, glycemic index
June 24, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
Anyone is prone to injuries as he goes about his day to day life. Unlike most cases however, wounds and lacerations may take a longer time to heal in people with diabetes, especially among those with uncontrolled blood sugar. Therefore, to prevent injuries, persons with diabetes should be more cautious. Here are some specifics that should and shouldn’t be done to prevent and cure diabetes injuries, especially those of the feet.
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cracked feet, delegate chores, persons with diabetes, wounds and lacerations
June 23, 2019 Category :Diabetes Research| Healthy Advocacy 0
Diabetes mellitus has become a serious problem and has reached epidemic proportions over the past decade. In the Philippines, the National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute in 2003 estimates that about 7 out of 100 Filipinos may either have prediabetes or diabetes. From an older survey done in 1997, there were about 2.8 million Filipinos with diagnosed diabetes. The number of undiagnosed cases is estimated to be just about the same, or perhaps more, considering that there is a sizeable percentage of the population that may not have easy access to medical care.
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diabetes, exercise, insulin, type 2 diabetes
June 22, 2019 Category :Fitness| Healthy Advocacy 0
With your permission, let’s take a trip down memory lane.
Remember those days when as a kid, one of your most awaited instances was when your parents would ask you to go to the park? When you would have that adrenalin rush of excitement and almost automatically, would surrender to your parents’ proposal?
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family member, group activity, perfect family, spending time
June 21, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
If you have type 1 diabetes-or if you have type 2 diabetes and oral medications are not controlling your blood sugar, you have to take insulin. If you have gestational diabetes, you may need to take insulin if diet and exercise have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range.
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blood sugar levels, insulin injection, insulin therapy
June 6, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
Have you heard of medical IDs? These are the charms which could save your life. Medical IDs are worn by people with rare medical conditions, food and drug allergies, multiple medications, or chronic illnesses like diabetes.
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amulet, emergency contact, leather rubber, medical ids, silver chains, waterproof sheet
June 5, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
We are living in a world where accidents happen almost every single day. But while there are serious accidents which necessitate immediate hospitalization, some, especially home injuries, can sometimes be attended to even by one’s self.
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bandage scissors, bandages, rubbing alcohol, tongue depressor
May 29, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
Pedestrian mishaps, accidents in the home: cuts, burns, etc., regardless of severity are considered emergencies. Some of these may be simply treated with a first-aid kit at home or at work, but some can be life-threatening and need to be attended to in the emergency room by doctors.
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diabetes dka, first aid kit, low blood sugar, metabolic acidosis
May 28, 2019 Category :Diabetes Research| Healthy Advocacy 0
Aside from the severe increases in blood sugar, development of infections among people with diabetes is the most common cause of consultation in the emergency room. Patients with diabetes are particularly predisposed to infections. A study showed that people with diabetes are 200 times more likely to be hospitalized for infectious disease and are 90 times more likely to die from infection. This increased risk of dying from infections may be mediated by diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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blood glucose levels, diseases of the heart, high blood sugar, middle ear infections, neck infections
May 26, 2019 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0
Jason, 24 years old, has learned about hypoglycemia the hard way. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago, and has been on twice-a-day insulin injections since. He is married, has two children, but lives in an apartment two hours away from them because he has to work in a call center in Manila.
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call center in manila, capillary blood glucose, glucose meter, oral tablets