Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’
5 Tips for Healthy Living with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25% of US seniors have diabetes, and a whopping 50% have prediabetes. In seniors, diabetes is associated with higher mortality rates, higher risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced function, and decreased ability to live independently. However, it is possible to live a healthy life with diabetes. Follow these…
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10 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus refers to a group of diseases in which the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. In type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. In type 2 diabetes, previously known as adult-onset diabetes, the pancreas produces…
Read More5 Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes affects the body from head to toe, but diabetics should be aware that those toes — and the rest of their feet — are at special risk. If you are diabetic, you know that proper foot care, including washing, drying, and inspecting your feet is crucial. But you also need to be aware that…
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Today is World Diabetes Day, a day dedicated by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to increasing recognition of the impact of diabetes. In order to spread awareness about one of the most common complications of diabetes, we offer this overview of diabetic foot care. The main complications of diabetes come from…
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