Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) -POEM Diabetic ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is a buildup of acids in your blood. It can happen when your blood sugar is too high for too long. DKA is a serious complication of diabetes and could be life-threatening, but it usually takes many hours to become that serious. You can treat it and prevent it, too…....
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As Kidney failure onsets, there are several signs that can help you identify it. 1. Changes in Urination Your kidneys are responsible for producing urine and eliminating waste through it. Changes in the frequency, odor, color and appearance of urine should not be ignored. Common types of changes include: less urine, urinating more often, change…...
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. DKA is most common among people with type 1 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA. DKA develops when your body doesn’t have enough insulin to allow blood sugar into your cells for use as energy. Instead, your liver breaks down fat…...
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The Plate Model Meal planning with the plate method is a way for people with diabetes to plan meals. The plate method can help you eat the right amount of carbohydrates and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Carbohydrates naturally raise your blood sugar level. Your blood sugar level can rise too high if you…...
There is emerging evidence to support the existence of a two-way relationship between Diabetes and periodontitis, with diabetes increasing the risk for periodontitis, and periodontal inflammation negatively affecting glycaemic control. Proper or poor #Glycemic control is an important determinant in this relationship. What is periodontitis? Periodontal diseases are collectively the most common diseases known to mankind. Their…...
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Here is an Inspiration story for you. #Potatoes, #Eggs and #Coffee…….which one is you?? Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was…...
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Unhealthy living is dangerous. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn If you want to achieve anything in life, everything starts here. First, you should take care of your health, and there are only three things you need to keep in mind: One of the most…...
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Risks to the mother with diabetes If blood glucose levels are not maintained throughout the pregnancy. -Spontaneous premature delivery. -Polyhydramnios. -Hypertension, toxaemia. -Foetal death. -Stillbirth. -Rapidly advancing renal, retinal damage. -Vaginal lacerations. -Infections: vaginal, urinary tract. Risks for infants of women with diabetes -Macrosomia (Fat baby) -Hypoglycaemia first 72 hours/life. -Hyperbilirubenemia(too much bilirubin in the…...
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The vast majority of diabetic foot-related complications resulting in amputation can be prevented by early detection and appropriate treatment of any foot ulcers by the diabetic person or primary caregiver. Unfortunately, many of diabetics and primary care physicians infrequently perform foot examinations in diabetic patients during routine visits to the hospital or at Home. There…...
Foot-Related Complications- Did you Know? Read Post »
