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 pancreas is approximately 15cm long, Tongue-shaped and Pinkish-tan with weight of around 80gms and is primarily an exocrine gland that secretes pancreatic juice, an important digestive fluid. The Pancreatic juice is a mixture of digestive enzymes, water and electrolytes. Most importantly, the pancreas has an endocrine secretion concerned with glucose metabolism. The islets of…...
THE PANCREAS AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN DIABETES. Read Post »
Before insulin was discovered in 1921, people with diabetics didn’t live for long; there wasn’t much doctors could do for them. The most effective treatment was to put patients with diabetes on very strict diets with minimal carbohydrate intake. This could buy patients a few extra years but couldn’t save them. Harsh diets (some prescribed…...
Imagine Living Before 1921. Read Post »
An ancient legend tells the story of a wise old man who lived in a log cabin in the mountains. He was reputed to know the answer to any question ever brought to him. Well, one day two mischievous boys decided they were going to play a trick on the old fellow. They would ask…...
As you will have it, My friends!-Story Read Post »
The parents or guardians of adolescents and young adults with diabetes can face several challenges. One of the biggest challenges is in helping a young person gain the independence and confidence he or she will need in the future—without too much parental involvement that may alienate the young person. Parents must also realize that the…...
Challenges around Diabetics. Read Post »
There are several warning signs of type 1 diabetes. Type one diabetes is caused by the immune system attacking and destroying the body’s own pancreatic cells (those that produce the necessary insulin for the body). The following lists some of the traditional type 1 diabetes warning signs:• The onset is apparently sudden, although for many…...
Warning signs of type 1 diabetes. Read Post »
What are ketones? Ketones are naturally occurring fatty acids produced in the body. There are three of their bodies, known as acetone, aceo-acetone, and beta-hydroxybutyrate, which are produced from fat and certain amino acids. An excessive amount is also often produced by the body during an uncontrolled diabetic event. Everyone has them, whether you have diabetes or…...
Diabetic ketoacidosis:Ketones Read Post »
Some of the least discussed complications of diabetes, which you may often not visit a doctor for include: 1. Recurrent vaginal candidiasis (you think your husband is causing it)2. Recurrent urinary tract infections (you assume it’s a shameful STD)3. Loss of sexual urge and power (oops! We suffer without complaining)4. Visual disturbances (we assume it’s…...
Complications of Diabetes Read Post »
