Drink a lot of water; Water is very essential to everyone. Wait! it is even more essential to people with diabetes. Why? Those with diabetes stand at a high risk of dehydration because high glucose levels leads to depletion of fluids. They also lose water through frequent Urination. Symptoms of dehydration include, dry mouth, dark-colored…...
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TYPES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ; There are two kinds of physical activity: AEROBIC and MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING.-AEROBIC EXERCISESAerobic exercises can either be of;1. Moderate-intensity aerobic physical activityExamples of moderate intensity aerobic are brisk walking ,swimming etcIt is recommended to do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a day, 5–7 days a week.2. Vigorous-intensity aerobic physicalExamples…...
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FIBER AND DIABETES ;Fiber as a diet modification strategy for diabetics. For most of us visiting the hospitals for checkups and treatments, the word fiber is a common one and especially when you are having tummy issues and a disease like Diabetes which requires diet modification. -Diet can contribute to developing type 2 diabetes, but…...
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Diabetes and the Skin #Bruising Regularly injecting insulin sometimes causes a small bruise at the site of injection. This is due to a tiny blood vessel being nicked by the needle in the skin. It really isn’t a significant problem unless some of the insulin injected enters right into the bloodstream through the nicked vein,…...
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BENEFITS OF FIBER IN DIET -Normalizes bowel movements- Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool…....
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Dyslipidemia in Diabetes ; Lipids (fats), together with proteins and carbohydrates, are the main components of living cells. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids that are stored in the body and serve as a source of energy. Desirable levels of blood fats are: Total cholesterol: Below 200 mg/dLHDL cholesterol: #Men – above 40 mg/dL; #Women – above 50 mg/dLLDL #cholesterol: Below…...
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WATER CONSUMPTION; Most of us have adopted a good habit of taking enough water per day, others are still struggling, while there are some of us who drink water after very many days. Well, water is a great part of our everyday meal plan. Here is why,..As water contains no carbohydrate or calories, it is…...
Erection in Type2 Diabetes; Losing your morning erection may signal development of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes happens when the pancreas that produces the hormone insulin cannot produce enough insulin or doesn’t produce any at all. Insulin plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels – a sugar that the bloodstream carries to…...
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Stress in diabetics; Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it’s an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body. A little bit of stress, known as “acute…...
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