Diabetes, Rehabilitation
What is the use of contact lenses and glasses in diabetic patient? The most common complaint referred to the eye doctor or ophthalmologist is blurring of vision. Diabetes itself is not an absolute contra-indication to contact lens wear to improve their vision. However, good hygienic practice in wearing contact lens …
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Diabetes, Facts & Myths, Physical Activity
It’s important to be active when you have diabetes. In addition to lowering your blood glucose level, exercise can ease stress and help you lose extra weight. So what’s stopping you? Here’s a look at a few common myth regarding diabetes and exercises and how you can get motivated to …
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Diabetes, Facts & Myths, Medications
Diabetes is a complex disease. You may have heard conflicting theories on what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. If you are affected by diabetes, you will want the truth about the disease and also the medications. Here are some common myths that you may …
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Diabetes, Facts & Myths, General
According to many of the recent surveys, the number of people suffering from diabetes is increasing everyday at an alarming rate. Though there is this increase in diabetic patients, the steps being taken to create general awareness among the people are insufficient. And hence, as with every disease, there are …
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Acute, Complications, Diabetes, Hyperglycaemia
Acute Complication of Diabetes What is hyperglycaemia? People without diabetes have blood sugar levels between 4.0 to 6.0 mmol/L most of the time. It is not possible for someone with diabetes to always have the blood sugar in the normal range (ideal level). High blood sugar is called hyperglycaemia. …
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Complications, Diabetes, Macrovascular (+5)
Introduction All diseases related to abnormal function of an artery (vessels that bring oxygen to the body) can be classified under a disease known as Macrovascular disease (disease of the large artery like artery to the heart called coronary artery and to the brain is cerebrovascular). Cerebrovascular complications make diabetic …
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Diabetes, Non-Pharmacological (+4), Treatment
Many people with diabetes think that a diabetic diet requires sugar to be eliminated from the diet. This is not true! Sugar is allowed to be consumed but diabetics must be aware of the amount. Pertaining to the issue, we will teach you how you can still enjoy your meals …
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Diabetes, Diet / Nutrition (+3), Facts & Myths
Can My Favourite Foods Cause Diabetes? When you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel that you have to give up all your favourite foods. Foods do not cause your diabetes directly, in fact there are also some other risk-factors involved. But, it is important to know that everything …
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Diabetes, Multi Disciplinary Approach (+3), Treatment
Treatment : Multi-disciplinary approach (Doctors) The Role and Function of Primary Care Physician in Diabetes Care Diabetes is a growing problem The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of persons who have diabetes may double to 300 million by the year 2025, of which 90–95% will be type …
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Diabetes, Sign & Symptom of Diabetes
What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes Mellitus or commonly abbreviated as DM is a disease that is not foreign to us in the community. This disease is also known as ‘kencing manis’ in Bahasa Malaysia and suffered by the young and old. People with diabetes have high blood sugar in the …
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