What is Hypertension? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that often affects people with type 2 diabetes. It is unknown why there is such a significant correlation between.....
Why monitor blood glucose? Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has become the modern day a prerequisite for diabetes management. SMBG has been recommended for people with diabetes to achieve their.....
Storing and safety of Insulin is a very important aspect to make sure the insulin does not lose its efficacy and activity. General rules for storing Insulin To ensure that your.....
Sick Days in Diabetes Being sick can increase your blood glucose levels to a higher stake. Sick days can be depressing and dangerous at the same time. It is harder.....
What are Over the Counter Medications In the season of cold and flu, it is an instinct for diabetics to go get a medicine and consume. Overall, it's the sickness.....
Insulin is one of the most valuable discoveries ever made to mankind. It is a boon to Diabetics. But, it has become a taboo among people with diabetes that initiating.....
Rotating Insulin Injection Site Insulin is injected subcutaneously, meaning under the skin. A short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and muscle......
Insulin Injection Insulin is not absorbed the same in all the sites of injection. The site of injection plays a major role in the insulin showing its effectiveness. People injecting.....
Low Sugar Levels due to Insulin One of the main reasons for hypoglycemia to occur is due to excessive insulin. Hypoglycemia due to excess insulin is the most common type.....
What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas in the body that allows body to use sugar from carbohydrates in the food that we consume. Insulin regulates.....
Injecting Insulin through Insulin Pens Insulin pens have gained popularity among people with diabetes for injecting insulin. Various advantages include its easiness in carrying, multi utility for any kind of.....
High blood sugars or diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor blood flow, leading to severe extremity problems. What is poor blood flow? Blood flows through blood vessels. Poor flow.....
Driving distractions are one of the main causes in fatal accidents all over the world. Being a diabetic, it is very important to get yourself checked before driving. Hypoglycemia indicating.....
Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels are less than normal, hence also called as low blood sugar. Variety of symptoms include clumsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures and.....
One of the most common complaint from diabetics is sleeplessness. Studies say that most people suffering with diabetes face sleeplessness but do not recognize it as a health-related condition. Not.....
