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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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…...
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Diabetes is a condition that is different from most other diseases for two important reasons. First, like hypertension, it can be a “silent killer.” That is, there are few symptoms until late at which time it is usually too late to reverse the damage. Because of this lack of symptoms, people with diabetes do not…...
What is Hypoglycemia? It means one’s blood sugar is low, usually less than 60 mg/100 ml or 3.3 mmol/l. What happens? You do not feel well and experience signs, such as Sweating, Shivering, Hunger, Stomach pain, Fatigue, Dizziness. Your Family or friends will #Observe that your are -Pale -Sleepy -Unable to speak properly -Feeling weak/hungry -Behaving oddly…...
There are different types of diabetics based on their characteristics and attitudes. 1. Proactive Diabetic:CHARACTERISTICS– Knows the severity of the disease– Independent and curious by nature– Motivated for self-care– Well-informed ATTITUDE TO DIABETES– “I will keep my diabetes under control”– “I have a serious problem, but it is not the end of the world.—I just…...
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What is Hypoglycemia? It means one’s blood sugar is low, usually less than 60 mg/100 ml or 3.3 mmol/l. What happens? You do not feel well and experience signs, such as Sweating, Shivering, Hunger, Stomach pain, Fatigue, and Dizziness. Your Family or friends will Observe that your are -Pale -Sleepy -Unable to speak properly -Feeling weak/hungry -Behaving…...
Hyperglycemia occurs when people with diabetes have too much sugar in their bloodstream. Hyperglycemia should not be confused with Hypoglycemia(which is when blood sugar levels go too low). You should aim to avoid spending long periods of time with high blood glucose levels. What causes hyperglycemia? The underlying cause of hyperglycemia will usually be from loss…...
Diabetes develops when glucose can’t enter the body’s cells to be used as fuel. There is the Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes. Type-1 Diabetes Overview Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body can’t make a hormone called insulin. This happens because your body attacks the cells in your…...
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Although many people with diabetes confidently state that they can reliably “detect” both their high and low blood sugars without actual measurement, studies have shown that these beliefs are not usually accurate!!!. -Hypoglycemia (An abnormally low level of glucose; symptoms include shakiness, sweatiness, hunger, abdominal discomfort, palpitations, and confusion.) -Hyperglycemia (An abnormally high level of…...
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