How Type2 Lays a trap? Recently I was priviledged to attend a meet up to celebrate world diabetes day at Doctor’s Plaza in Parklands. The event was organized by our good friends at Diabetes Management Centre Courtesy of Dr. @Salwa Shahbal. Upon arrival each person had to undertake a few tests like Random Blood Sugars,Weight, Height, BMI,Visceral…...
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Chia seeds and diabetes We believe that most of you either know or have heard about chia seeds and their benefits. Chia seeds are tiny dark, nutty-flavored seeds that are rich in nutrients like healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants, notes MedlinePlus. Because chia seeds are packed with nutrients but aren’t high-carb foods, they may show potential…...
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Starvation diet to Insulin ;Before Insulin, the only option for Type 1 diabetics, was the starvation diet To control their blood sugar, they were limited on their food intake. This could prolong death by up to 2 years. 2 years was the longest a diabetic could go without insulin. January 1922 was the first time…...
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IMPORTANCE; MONITORING YOUR GLUCOSE Measuring glucose levels frequently allows detection and treatment before the glucose levels fall too low. This monitoring is particularly relevant when exercising or when performing activities such as driving or operating machinery, when you need to be alert.-Home monitoring allows you to detect high glucose levels. Elevated glucose levels may reflect…...
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Spirulina: Best Nutritious supplement It is loaded with various nutrients and antioxidants that may benefit your body and brain. A standard daily dose of spirulina is 1–3 grams, but doses of up to 10 grams per day have been used effectively. #Benefits 1. Spirulina Is Extremely High in Many Nutrients: Gram for gram, spirulina may…...
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Diet & Exercise in Diabetes Management Diet and exercise are in fact the most effective treatments of all for most forms of type 2 diabetes, but are not primary measures for management of type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, profound insulin deficiency necessitates that insulin treatment is the principal form of treatment. Nevertheless, attention…...
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LISHE KWA MGONJWA WA KISUKARI. Kitu muhimu kwa mgonjwa wa kisukari ni kufahamu ya kwamba ana uwanja mpana sana wa vyakula anavyoruhusiwa kula tofauti na na mazoea yaliyojengeka miongoni mwetu kuwa mtu anayeuugua maradhi haya basi ana vyakula vyake vya kipekee kabisa. Maisha ya mtu mwenye kisukari yanatakiwa kuendelea kama kawaida, na unaruhusiwa kula aina…...
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Potassium and body glucose Did you Know, #potassium, along with #sodium, is a very necessary mineral that helps to regulate the body’s balance of fluids? It is also necessary for our metabolism, helps in the transmission of nerve impulses, and is needed for muscle function. Further, it regulates the transfer of nutrients to the cells and functions…...
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Ugali and diabetics Ugali is a cornmeal served at lunch and dinner that is basically pure carbohydrates (some Kenyans eat left over ugali in the morning with a cup of tea!). Most Kenyans eat white ugali and it is not uncommon for a Kenyan to consume it every day in massive quantities. The health benefits…...
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