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Posts published in July 2022

Are Carrots Bad For Diabetics?

Carrots are vegetables that have many benefits that are very nutritious for our system. Carrots of course are orange in colour and this stems from the carotenoids, which contain antioxidants. As with any foods, they must be…

Joint and Muscle Problems in Diabetes

Diabetic patients are at risk for several disabilities caused by joint and muscle problems. In a study reported on in the Libyan Journal of Medicine, October 2012, researchers at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia looked at joint movements…

Foot Care for Diabetes and Neuropathy

Diabetes and neuropathy Up to a half of all patients with diabetes suffer with neuropathy. It is thought that diabetes causes neuropathy in two ways. Firstly, high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) interfere with nerve signals. Secondly, the…

What Are The Signs Of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy is nerve damage caused by poor blood circulation that is a consequence of diabetes. This means that any nerve within the body can be damaged and lead to a malfunction of that nerve or group…