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DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-5 Suggestions on HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT IT

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

HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1

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

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

Complications of Diabetes

How to Avoid Complications of Diabetes and live a healthy life. Introduction Complications of Diabetes are those conditions in which diabetic patients suffer from the effects of high blood sugar levels on different parts or organs of the body. In my previous blogs/articles on diabetes[Click these nos. above ¹ ² ³ ] I had… Continue reading Complications of Diabetes

Prudent Diet-CARBOHYDRATES

Foods as part of diet in diabetes.

With so many changes in lifestyle and food habits due to urbanization and fast food availability, those having diabetes are more at risk of developing complications due to their faulty food habits. Knowing what and how much to eat can help in maintaining an optimum blood sugar level. This article aims to define just that.