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Posts published in October 2022

The Do’s and Don’ts of Diabetic Foot Care

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of lower extremity amputations among diabetics in the USA in 2008 was 3.6 per 1,000 diabetics which were taken in hospital discharge registries. This percentage included…

Great Skin Care Tips for People With Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the conditions that could cause a number of problems to the patient. These problems range from those of the heart to the eyes as well as the feet and the skin. When it…

Best Spices for Diabetics

Spices are an excellent addition to your meals and snacks. They are packed with nutrients and many have properties which are excellent for diabetics. We will look at a selection of spices and outline how they can…

What Will Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Levels Lead To?

It used to be said that anyone wanting to know about medicine should study syphilis because of it's effects on the whole body. Today the same might be said for Type 2 diabetes because it's complications are…

Dealing With Anemia From Kidney Disease

If you think the kidneys have little to do with the composition of your blood, think again. There are reasons why anemia (a lack of sufficient red blood cells) is a problem that plagues kidney disease patients.…

Oral Health Maintenance, Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetes is known to have a major impact on the entire body including the gums and teeth. People with uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes are more likely to develop cavities and gum disease or gingivitis which can…

How To Deal With Diabetic Lethargy

Many diabetics feel, at times, extremely tired, fatigued or lethargic. Having periods when you feel so exhausted that you can only prevent yourself from falling asleep with great difficulty can seriously disrupt your daily live. This tiredness…