Hypoglycemia is the condition when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are too low. It happens to people with diabetes when they have a mismatch of medicine, food, and/or exercise. Non-diabetic hypoglycemia, a rare condition, is low blood glucose in people who do not have diabetes. Is a diabetic hyperglycemic? HighRead More →
Cranial diabetes insipidus is the most common type of diabetes insipidus. It can be caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland – for example, after an infection, operation, brain tumour or head injury. Is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus permanent? Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus that’s present at or shortly after birthRead More →
How is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus treated? Diet. A low-salt, low-protein diet reduces urine output. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), and naproxen (Naprosyn) also can reduce urination. Diuretics. Can you recover from diabetes insipidus? There is no specific treatment for this form of diabetes insipidus, other thanRead More →
Foods to avoid with type 2 diabetes high fat meat (fatty cuts of pork, beef, and lamb, poultry skin, dark meat chicken) full-fat dairy (whole milk, butter, cheese, sour cream) sweets (candy, cookies, baked goods, ice cream, desserts) sugar-sweetened beverages (juice, soda, sweet tea, sports drinks) Is type 2 diabetesRead More →
Common Skin Conditions Linked to Diabetes. Itching skin, also called pruritus, can have many causes, such as dry skin, poor blood flow, or a yeast infection. When itching is caused by poor blood flow, you’ll likely feel it in your lower legs and feet. What are the 3 most commonRead More →
Using a blood glucose monitor, taking your diabetes medication as directed, eating a well-balanced diet, and exercising can help keep your blood sugar within a safe range. These all promote healthy nerves and blood circulation, which can stop or relieve itching. What are the symptoms of diabetic dermopathy? Symptoms ofRead More →
APStylebook on Twitter: “Capitalize Type 1 and Type 2 for the two main forms of diabetes. Should names of disorders be capitalized? In general, do not capitalize the names of diseases, disorders, therapies, treatments, theories, concepts, hypotheses, principles, models, and statistical procedures. Should medicine names be capitalized? Pharmaceutical drug brandRead More →
The stillbirth rate for women with gestational diabetes was 7.7/1000, whereas the stillbirth rate for nondiabetic low-risk patients was 4.8/1000. Women with gestational diabetes continue to be in a high-risk category for antepartum fetal death, requiring intensive monitoring with consideration for timely delivery. Does gestational diabetes cause stillborn? Women withRead More →
People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections, as high blood sugar levels can weaken the patient’s immune system defenses. 1 In addition, some diabetes-related health issues, such as nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the extremities, increase the body’s vulnerability to infection. Is type 1 or typeRead More →
An optometrist is trained to recognise abnormalities in your eyes. They examine the internal and external structure of your eyes to detect conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. They may also test your ability to focus and coordinate your eyes and see depth and colours accurately. How canRead More →