Why do people with diabetes require specialized footwear? What foot problems do diabetics face?
Having diabetes makes you prone to many foot problems. Diabetic foot problems develop due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar lev [...]
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Physical activity at higher altitude and the challenges
Contrary to common advice, physical activity is very important for a person’s well being. But it can be challenging for people with diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes. D [...]
What happens if you leave diabetes untreated?
Even though signs of diabetes show up, many people might not realize that there is something wrong with them. However, as symptoms worsen, they do get their diabetes tests and start their diabetes treatment. It is a fact that many people are living with undi [...]
Can diabetics donate blood?
Just the thought of donating blood to someone in need feels so wonderful! It is a constant struggle for the transplant centers and blood banks to maintain sufficient supply. Now, when it comes to donating blood, there are a few conditions that can make you ineli [...]
Everything you should know about Diabetic Neuropathy
More than 16% of people with diabetes are known to have diabetic foot problems. A greater percentage of people are suffering from diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a major reason for many diabetic foot diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and gastric condition [...]
Everything you should know about Diabetic Neuropathy
More than 16% of people with diabetes are known to have diabetic foot problems. A greater percentage of people are suffering from diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a major reason for many diabetic foot diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and gastric condition [...]
6 ways to lower the risk of brain stroke in Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is a rapidly spreading disease that has reached epidemic proportions. There are three variants – Diabetes type I, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. This seemingly innocuous disorder, which people feel will disappear if sugars are avoi [...]
Gestational diabetes – Symptoms, risks, & treatment
Diabetes during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes which happens to some women during pregnancy. This happens because blood sugar levels rise up during the whole time you are pregnant. What causes gestational diabetes? When [...]
Diabetes complications – Diabetic Nephropathy
There are numerous complications due to diabetes. It is probably one of the most silent and devastating of all non-communicable diseases. It is said that most people with diabetes ultimately have long-term complications like cardiovascular diseases, heart problems, pe [...]
Can diabetes lead to dangerous blood clots?
October 13th is the World Thrombosis Day. For many of you this day is not a special one as most of you might not be aware of what thrombosis is. As a matter of fact, you would like to know more about this condition since 1 in 4 deaths worldwide are related to thrombos [...]
Health complications caused by type 1 diabetes
A diabetes specialist, an endocrinologist or for that matter any medical practitioner will tell you that diabetes is a disorder where the pancreas does not produce insulin to burn up the sugars accumulated in the blood. This causes impairment to the vital [...]
World Stroke Day – Diabetes a major risk factor for Stroke
Some things are best done slow and others FAST. Among those things that demand FAST is being aware of the risk of stroke in people with diabetes. Stroke is one of the major diabetes complications and is a leading cause of fatality and disability. Why worry [...]