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An Angel Soaring High

October 23, 2022 Category :People and Places 0

At two years old, what could you have been doing? Of course, most of us would probably not remember. But our parents or grandparents would have told us how hyperactive we were as a kid, or how cute we looked smothered with chocolates on our faces.

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Herbal medications to prevent diabetes?

August 26, 2022 Category :Diabetes Facts 0

Question: Can I take herbal medications so I don’t get diabetes?
Answer: DEFINITELY NO.

Not because herbs or their ingredients don’t work but because herbal supplements once registered as supplements are approved by the local agency or even the US FDA as foods. Therefore these products don’t have to undergo the same rigorous testing for effectiveness and safety as the usual prescription medications.

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When the ‘Commander’ can’t snap to Attention!

July 30, 2022 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0

The causes of ED especially among people with diabetes are complex and involve impairment with the nerves, blood vessels and even the muscles. These impairments are brought about by the same elevated blood sugar that causes nerve and blood vessel damage in other parts of the body that cause renal failure, blindness and amputations.

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Stress: Where Less is More

February 25, 2022 Category :Stress Busters 0

Diabetes patients grapple with the demands of self-management (home blood sugar testing, diet and exercise requirements, medicine intake, and so forth) over and above their other concerns (work, finances, family and other relations). Living with diabetes day in and day out can really shoot one’s stress levels through the roof. If one is unable to cope, then a “nervous breakdown” may ensue. » Continue Reading

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Lack of Sleep Worsen Diabetes?

February 24, 2022 Category :Diabetes Facts 0

Many research studies have demonstrated that not getting enough sleep affects the body’s ability to manage blood sugar levels and appetite, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. » Continue Reading

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Many Diabetics skip Medicines

February 10, 2022 Category :Diabetes Research 0

As much as 21 percent of people with diabetes do not regularly take their blood sugar lowering, blood pressure lowering or cholesterol lowering pills, according to a study involving 11, 532 diabetes patients. » Continue Reading

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Salacia Oblonga Controls Blood Sugar

January 17, 2022 Category :Diabetes Research 0

An herb native in the regions of India and Sri Lanka was found to have properties that can control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Effective Sick Day Management

January 7, 2022 Category :Healthy Advocacy| Healthy News 0

For people with diabetes, a bout with cough, cold or low-grade fever is no simple matter. It could increase their blood glucose levels making them more susceptible to graver conditions. When we are sick, our body produces certain hormones which help fight off the illness. However, these hormones can raise blood sugar levels, thus disabling the effects of insulin.

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Gadgets for Glucose Testing

January 3, 2022 Category :Healthy Advocacy 0

In this time and age, more and more people are becoming aware and dependent on the latest technology or gadgets. They look forward to the latest when it comes to entertainment and communication needs. Nowadays, a fast growing number of people are becoming more interested in the latest technology that is related to their medical needs. An example is the glucometer. It is one gadget that has truly evolved in function and sophistication.

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Ouch Out of Insulin Shots

January 2, 2022 Category :Diabetes Facts| Diabetes Research 0

Are you a diabetic who is injecting insulin who would like some relief from daily shots? Or do you have family members who inject insulin but would rather not? This article might interest you. » Continue Reading

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