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Diabetic Emergencies

By admin | December 19, 2007

There are certain emergency situations that a diabetic patient or their caregiver should learn about.

When your blood glucose level is out of the normal range of 4 to 8 mmol/l, you may feel unwell or end up seriously ill.

A very high or low blood glucose level can lead to coma or even death.

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What you need to know about exercise?

By admin | December 19, 2007

Article provided by National Healthcare Group

Regular exercise is an important part of managing your diabetes. Together with your meal plan and medications where needed, regular exercise improves diabetes control and has many benefits.

Benefits of exercise

Lowers blood glucose
Helps insulin work better
Helps overweight patients lose weight and fat
Lowers risk of heart attack
Improves cholesterol levels
Lowers risk of osteoporosis
Improves blood flow
Improves muscle strength and tone
Improves ability to carry out daily functions

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Pregnancy & Diabetes

By admin | December 19, 2007

Types of Diabetes in Pregnancy

There are three main types of diabetic pregnancies:

A woman with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes who becomes pregnant.
A woman with type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes who becomes pregnant.
A woman with gestational diabetes who is diagnosed with diabetes during her pregnancy. This form of diabetes usually ‘disappears’ upon delivery of the baby but there is a higher risk of it occurring in subsequent pregnancies or later in life.

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When a diabetic is sick…

By admin | December 19, 2007

Article provided by National Health Group.

When you are sick (flu, coughs and colds) your blood glucose levels
usually rise, even if you are not eating. Thirst, tiredness and frequent urination
may occur.

You should seek medical advice if:

You are vomiting and not able to take in foods, liquids or your diabetes tablets.
Your illness lasts longer than 24 hours.
Ketones are present in your urine.
Your blood glucose levels are higher than 15mmol/L for more than one day.
You are drowsy or confused (inform your family members or caregiver that they should bring you to the doctor when this happens).

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Children with Diabetes

By admin | December 19, 2007

Article provided by National Healthcare Group

Most children and adolescents diagnosed with diabetes usually have type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes. They need insulin, dietary management and exercise to control their diabetes.

Parents’ Role

If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, learn more about your child’s diabetes, and how to administer his/her insulin, how to plan his/her meals and exercise programmes.As your child grows, he/she must learn from you how to control his/her diabetes. In this way, your child will gradually assume responsibility in managing his/her diabetes.

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Travel Advice for Diabetics

By admin | December 19, 2007

Article provided by National Healthcare Group

People with diabetes can travel. You can enjoy your holidays as much as anyone else can, but you should go prepared. It is necessary for you to plan and prepare for a safe and relaxed trip.

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More about Diabetes

By admin | December 19, 2007

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease where there is too much glucose in
the blood. During digestion, the body changes food into a simple sugar called
glucose. The glucose is absorbed into the blood and the body uses it for energy.
In a normal person, a hormone called insulin helps glucose in the blood to enter
the body cells where it is turned into energy or stored for future use. Insulin
is made by the pancreas, a gland found behind the stomach.

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