Insulin therapy is a crucial part of diabetes treatment. There are different types of insulin therapies or regimens available for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For people with type 1 diabetes, there is insulin pump therapy and option of daily injections multiple times a day. For people with type 2 diabetes, […]
Insulin pumps are portable computerized devices used for insulin therapy. These are small in size and deliver short-acting or rapid insulin to the body continuously. Long-acting insulin types such as Lantus insulin or Levemir are not recommended to use through pump therapy. The device components An insulin pump is made up of many small parts. […]
Diagnosis of diabetes and its type has so far been dependent on symptoms that seemed to have a pattern. Most patients who have had the disease since their childhood and have been dependant on injectable insulin have been categorized as type 1 diabetic while those who are overweight and are insulin resistant are categorized as type […]
Anyone who has diabetes or prone is to it must get themselves checked regularly to ensure that their blood sugar levels don’t rise too high. No matter what age you are, if you have a family history of heart diseases and diabetes, then a regular diagnosis of diabetes is a must. There are various diabetes […]
Have you been experiencing tingling pain, numbness, painful cramps in the leg, or burning sensation in your feet? If you have diabetes, this is because of something called diabetic neuropathy (often called peripheral neuropathy). About 60-80% of all diabetic patients suffer from some form of diabetic neuropathy at some point in their lives. Treating this […]
Do you face extreme pain in your legs, and feet-related issues like ulcers, calluses, toe infections? Have you ever wondered why that happens? Well, the root cause of the problem might be diabetes. If you haven’t tested for diabetes yet then maybe you should. Most patients who have diabetes suffer some sort of feet pain, […]
Research has proven that diabetes can be managed by eating right. If a person has diabetes, it means the body cannot produce enough insulin, and hence you need to eat healthily. You can make up your own diabetic diets by knowing what to eat. Here’s a look at foods which are great for daily consumption […]
Knowing what to eat and what to avoid is very important for maintaining the right blood sugar levels. If an individual is on a diabetic diet, they must avoid certain food offenders which raise the insulin levels and make them prone to heart diseases. Here are certain foods one must avoid if they have diabetes. Beverages […]
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complaints among people suffering from this disease. Diabetic nerve pain is the result of nerve damages caused by chronic high blood sugar levels and poor blood circulation. Even though this condition cannot be cured, the effects of diabetic nerve pain can be managed. Here are some effective […]
Diabetics can have long-term implications on the body and more so if the blood sugar levels are neglected for a long time. One of the problems that many people with diabetes suffer from is diabetic neuropathy, which may cause sharp and shooting pains, especially in the lower limbs. This is known as diabetic nerve pain, […]