The fruit pomegranate grows on the tree by the name Punica grantum. This tree is native to Iran. However, now it grows in parts of the Mediterranean, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The pomegranate is used in folk medicine for thousands of years. Moreover, laboratory tests show its antiviral, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. There is no […]
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Burning feet, to be a more precise burning sensation in the feet might be due to nerve damage in our legs, also known as neuropathy. There are many medical conditions that can lead to burning feet. However, the most common condition is diabetes. When it comes to treatments for burning feet, most of them try […]
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Before getting any kind of piercing done, most people think about how they should take care of it. But, if we have diabetes, we should know that we must pay more attention. Here is everything we need to know about diabetes and body piercing. Let’s get one thing straight, having diabetes doesn’t instantly mean that […]
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For long time diabetes has been separated into type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, a new type has entered into this mix, and the truth is that it is not diagnosed properly. As most of us probably know type 1 diabetes happens when the pancreas does not make insulin. And this type is […]
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To recognize the symptoms, first, we need to know the basics of diabetes. It’s a disease when the body is not able to use insulin, cannot make enough insulin, or in some cases a mix of both things. If we have diabetes, the sugar levels in our blood rise. If this is left uncontrolled it […]
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It’s a fact that blood glucose is changing. Each time we eat, the sugars found in the food we choose to eat absorb and pass into the bloodstream. Then, the sugars circulate until the body eliminates them for storage or use. However, those who have type 2 diabetes cannot store sugar. But, one recent study […]
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Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that impacts the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy occurs due to damage to the blood vessels of the tissue which is sensitive to light in the retina (back of the eye). At first, it might cause mild vision issues or no symptoms. Eventually, it might lead to blindness. This condition may […]
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Diabetic neuropathy is damage to the nerves which happens as a result of diabetes. It is thought that diabetes damages the nerves due to prolonged increased blood sugar levels. Therefore, the nerves can tingle, ache or go numb. People should know that there are different kinds of diabetic neuropathy such as proximal neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, […]
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After our diabetes diagnosis, we learn everything about the condition and about the dos and the don’ts. Then together with our doctor, we make a diabetes management plan. In those with type 2 diabetes, a common part of this is self-monitoring. The finger-stick blood test that has been promoted as a convenient, easy, and fast […]
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Grapefruit is a great source of one of the most important vitamins – vitamin C. However, being diagnosed with diabetes means avoiding it since it can interact with a lot of medications for managing the disease. To know if these people can or can’t consume grapefruit, they should consult with a doctor or a pharmacist. […]
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