Do It Yourself : Control Your Diabetes At Home

August 25th, 2010

Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, it is comforting to know that there are simple steps that you can do to manage your health condition. Learning to take control is the key to living an enjoyable life despite having diabetes. In this article, let’s talk about the steps you can do to keep your diabetes in manageable.

Educate Yourself
Living with diabetes, you need to feel personal responsibility in managing your health condition. You need to cooperate with your physician and educate yourself about your disease. Remember, your physician, friends, and family can only give you the support you need. Ultimately, it is up to you to take control of you life. Read more…

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How to Spot Diabetes in Adults

August 3rd, 2010

The American Diabetes Association reveals that more than 20.8 million people in the United States alone have Diabetes. Of this number, 6.2 million people are not even aware that they have Diabetes. In this article, let us discuss the symptoms of diabetes in adults.

According to the World Health Organization, there are three types of Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Pregnant women may develop Gestational Diabetes and can cease after childbirth. On the other hand, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are lifetime conditions.

People who suffer from Type 1 Diabetes do not produce insulin so they need continuous shots to balance their bodies’ insulin levels. What about people with Type 2 Diabetes? These people have failing pancreas which may produce too little or too much insulin or develop a resistance to insulin. Type 2 Diabetes can be acquired as a result of a person’s eating habits and lifestyle. Read more…

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Diabetes: What to Expect When You Visit Your Doctor

May 19th, 2010

It is recommended for a person with diabetes to work closely with his physician. Regular visits to your doctor are crucial in preventing serious complications that are associated with diabetes. As a diabetic patient, it is your duty to take care of your body. You should never neglect or ignore the importance of regular medical check-ups in keeping your diabetes in control.

If it’s going to be your visit with a doctor, what are the things you should expect? Here are some practical suggestions that a diabetic should do whenever visiting their doctor for their scheduled check-up: Read more…

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Tips In Buying Glucose Meter

April 27th, 2010

A diabetic must be knowledgeable about the equipment and paraphernalia he or she needs in monitoring blood glucose or blood sugar levels. One very important device used to measure a diabetic’s blood sugar level is the Glucose Meter.

If you try to search the market, you’ll find a long list of different brands and types of glucose meter. Trying to decide which one to use can be confusing. How do you know which glucose meter is best? What are the factors that you must consider before buying your glucose meter? Read more…

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What You Should Know About Hypoglycemia

January 14th, 2010

Intensive Insulin Therapy has long been a treatment used to control Type 1 Diabetes. However, a recent report published by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reveals that this type of treatment is not without risk. Why the concern? If you are a diabetic taking insulin shots, what important information should you know about hypoglycemia?

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is a medical condition where a person experiences an excessively low blood glucose level. We all know that diabetics constantly struggle with high blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. Thus, to keep their diabetes in control, they need to make sure that their blood sugar is just at a normal range.   Read more…

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