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In my last post on this topic, I discussed 4 organs that help manage blood sugar. In this article, we discuss 4 more such organs, making it overall 8 organs that help regulate blood sugar. If you have not read it, you can do so here- The Muscles-Organ no.5 of the Organs that help regulate… Continue reading Organs that help regulate blood sugar (contd.)
Gliptins- what are they and how do they help in diabetes Listen to this article while you scroll down- The history of diabetes treatment dates back to the 2nd century, when it was discovered by a Greek scientist- Aristaeus of Cappadocia. Since then, the treatment has evolved manifolds, with discovery of insulin in 1923 by… Continue reading Gliptins- new drugs to help you control your blood sugar and live a better life
Diabetic Foot Disease-How to Prevent and Treat it Image Source: FreeImages Introduction People with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and its secondary complications, like ulcers and infections of the feet. The risk is further elevated if a patient has both diabetes and another chronic condition, such as… Continue reading DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-5 Suggestions on HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT IT
DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE What is diabetic foot disease? Diabetic foot disease is a complication of poorly controlled diabetes. The picture below shows various presentations of how the changes take place in the foot due to poorly controlled blood sugar in diabetes. Introduction On 11th August 2020, I published an article on complications of diabetes. You… Continue reading HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1
Diabetic Retinopathy-How to avoid it and have a better vision What is Diabetic Retinopathy? In simple words, Diabetic Retinopathy refers to the eye complication of diabetes caused due to poor blood sugar control. It is the major cause of blindness in advanced Type 2 and in Type 1 diabetes. It is also called the “blurry… Continue reading Diabetic Retinopathy
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