BrotherPeople with diabetes are 1.87 times more likely to die and 1.59 times more likely to need to be admitted to the ICU, according to a UK study. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen looked at results from 158 studies involving more than 270,000 participants around the world to determine the impact of Covid-19 on […]
The normal blood sugar index of the elderly when fasting is about 90-130 mg/dL, below 180 mg/dL after eating 1-2 hours and before going to bed is 110-150 mg/dL. The American Diabetes Association recommends screening for type 2 diabetes every three years for people after age 35. People over the age of 65 have a […]
Children urinating frequently, thirsting for water, and poor eyesight are warning signs of diabetes risk. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic disease that affects children of all ages. This is an autoimmune disease that destroys the cells of the pancreas, causing the pancreas to produce little or no insulin. When […]
Consume 15 grams of carbohydrates when blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL and recheck blood sugar in 15 minutes. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar drops below normal and often causes symptoms such as tremors, confusion, and lightheadedness. Anyone can experience hypoglycemia but it’s common in people with diabetes who take insulin. Health experts recommend that […]
A goiter is usually benign, but if it is large, causing compression, swallowing problems, choking, even difficulty breathing, surgery may be needed to remove it. I have had goiter for 5 years now. At first the tumor was small, I didn’t see any problem, so I didn’t take medicine, but now it’s the size of […]
Diabetics should limit carbohydrates, balance groups of substances, eat a lot of fiber to avoid blood sugar 2 hours after a meal higher than 180 mg/dL. If you’re trying to control your diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. However, many people with diabetes often have the problem that blood sugar spikes after a […]
Depending on age, gender and accompanying medical condition, the safe blood sugar level after each meal will be different for each person. Sugar (blood sugar) levels serve as the body’s main source of energy. During digestion, carbohydrates in sugars, starches, and fiber are converted into glucose, which the body uses for energy or storage. Blood […]
The complications of diabetes not only seriously threaten the physical but also affect the physiology of men. Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disorder in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, causing damage to various organs in the body. According to Dr. Doan Ngoc Thien (Department of Andrology – Tam Anh General Hospital […]
Léa is an ordinary child, with “a small difference that changes everything”. His body has declared war on itself: it is destroying the small islands that make insulin, the magic potion that helps his muscles absorb sugar. At 9 years old, Léa will have to learn to live with this ” nasty animal “, both […]
Diabetic foot complications can lead to amputation, especially when wound infection or osteomyelitis occurs, so patients should pay attention to symptoms. Diabetic foot complications (DFD) is the medical term for damage to the nerves caused by diabetes. Special categories such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth hereditary peripheral neuropathy patients were also included in the DFD. Patients with diabetic […]