Type 1 diabetes in the elderly – How to manage it
According to figures compiled by the British Geriatrics Society, around half of the individuals in the UK who have diabetes are aged 65 and over, with the number rising to…
What You Need to Know About Diabetes
Diabetes, if untreated, can cause damage to your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs, ultimately leading to death. You require an experienced physician to help in your journey if you…
Diabetes: Risks In The Elderly Population
Read about the risks of diabetes to the elderly population and how it can negatively impact the quality of life of the over 65's. By 2025 over 5 million…
Algorithms of diabetes 2nd type treatment
According to the algorithms of the American Diabetes Association / European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation (Fig. 1), the choice of glucose-lowering therapy depends…
Lifestyle Changes You Should Make After Being Diagnosed with Diabetes
You aren’t feeling well, so you visit your doctor for a checkup. After a few laboratory tests, your doctor informs you that you’re suffering from type 2 Diabetes. It’s likely that you’d panic, but the good news is that you can live a healthy life by effectively managing this chronic condition. (more…)
Looking For Foot Care Tips When You Have Diabetes? Use These!
The time of year is coming when you or those you know are going to start pulling out the flip-flops and swimwear, gearing up for time by the pool or…
How Diabetes Increases the Risk of Dementia
Studies that have been conducted in the recent years indicate that diabetes increases the risk of various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. For instance, in a Japanese study that…