HOW TO HANDLE DENIAL ;One of the difficult moments for any patient is to receive a diagnosis, especially when it is for a chronic disease.Often, most patients behave as if nothing is wrong. Being in denial can lead to failure to start early medication which may worsen the condition. What to do Denial is allowed,…...
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Parent good to children ;Did you know that parenting impacts the mental health or exposure to diseases in children? Very early in life as young as two, toddlers can be vulnerable to mental instability depending on how we handle them. The kind of parenting can as well affect exposure to heart diseases or even diabetes…...
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Bad Moods? Read Our bad moods result from a variety of factors. We feel stressed at work, at home, and while commuting, and we feel as though we must do more in less time. Often, our bosses, our customers, and people who are closest to us simply don’t understand how much pressure we are under,…...
Eating before bed? Most people have a habit of eating 2 hours or 1 hour before bed, but is this right? If you want to stay healthy, with controlled sugars and good cardiovascular health, eat 3 hours before going to bed. REPEAT! 3 HOURS, it can be more but not less Your supper should also…...
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Health benefits of kiwi ;Do you know the health benefits of kiwi? Kiwis are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber and provide a variety of health benefits. This tart fruit can support heart health, digestive health, and immunity. The kiwi is a healthy choice of fruit and is rich with vitamins and antioxidants. Its tart flavor, pleasing texture, and…...
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Who discovered Insulin? The Ancient Greeks were the first to advocate diet and lifestyle management for people with diabetes. Until the discovery and use of insulin in the 1920s and suphonylureas in the 1940s, diet and lifestyle intervention were the only treatment options available. In 1921, Dr. Frederick G. Banting became the first individual to…...
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Alcohol and hypoglycaemia ;Alcohol poses a serious hypoglycaemia risk for Type 1 diabetics and the increased cardiovascular risks for Type 2 diabetes. Daily alcohol intake is associated with cataract development which is independent of the effects of diabetes itself. Alcohol contributes 7 kcal/g and so may contribute to calorie intake and impact on weight control…...
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SUPPORT FOR FAMILY WITH DIABETES ;HOW TO HELP AND SUPPORT A FAMILY MEMBER WITH DIABETES 1.Be Especially Patient When Your Loved One Has a Low Blood Sugar As you know if you’ve lived with hypoglycemic (Low blood sugar) reactions of a loved one, the trauma may be worse for those witnessing it than for the…...
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Type 1 Diabetes accounts for 5% to 10% of all diabetes. Typically thought to occur in children only, it may occur at any age; however,the majority of people with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed younger than age 18. There is a genetic link ARE YOU AT RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE TWO DIABETES? Are you an…...
