Diabetes

How to Diagnose Hyperglycemia

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Hyperglycemia is an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood and occurs when the body has too little insulin in the body or can't use the insulin properly. It is usually caused by diabetes mellitus because of a low insulin level but other ... more »

How to Diagnose Insulin Resistance

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Millions of people suffer from insulin resistance, making them potential candidates for developing heart disease and diabetes. This disease has no known cause and is virtually symptom-free. There are, however, indicators and laboratory tests that ... more »

How to Diagnose Ketoacidosis

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Ketoacidosis is an acidosis caused by an increase in the production of ketones, frequently as a result of diabetes. Acidosis is defined as a pH of 7.4 or less in the arterial blood. In the case of diabetes, an insulin deficiency increases the ... more »

How to Diagnosis Diabetes

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You will be more knowledgeable about the disease and how it affects you. Important things to look for in your body, and survival information. Also don't be afraid of the disease. It had recently become an epidemic in groups over 60, who are ... more »

How to Disconnect an Insulin Pump

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Advances in the management of diabetes has produced various methods enabling individuals to maintain control of their diabetes. One of these advancements includes a computerized insulin pump. This pump produces a steady basal rate of insulin all ... more »

How to Encourage a Diabetic to Exercise

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Exercise can be a key element of managing type 2 diabetes, sometimes called non-insulin resistant diabetes. Unfortunately, some diabetics can become complacent about working out. This can be frustrating for the people who care most about them. It ... more »

How to Find a Diabetes Educator

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If you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes, there’s a lot you’ll need to learn in order to manage your health. Diabetes educators are an excellent resource in teaching you how to control your blood sugar with insulin, diet control, oral medication, ... more »

How to Find Out if You have the Metabolic Syndrome

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The Metabolic Syndrome can increase your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes and the prevalence is increasing rapidly in this country. The Metabolic Syndrome is actually referred to as "Pre-Diabetes". The good news is that the ... more »

How to Get Free Vision Care

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Good Health Care in our dwindling economy is so hard for families to acquire. Many of us are forced to choose between paying for health care and paying for food. While some families may qualify for programs like Healthy Start, many who are able ... more »

How to Get Recipes for Diabetics

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Diabetes is a disease that needs to be controlled by diet as well as with medications recommended by your physician. A diabetic person has to carefully control the amount of sugar that they consume on a daily basis. Although insulin can be used ... more »

How to get your A1C into a healthy range (For Diabetics)

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Every diabetic knows that getting their A1C, or Hemoglobin A1c, into the normal range is best for optimal control. The steps required to make it happen are where the problem comes in. It is not an easy goal to achieve, but it is one all ... more »

How to Heal a Leg Ulcer

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Leg ulcers can be difficult to heal unless you try this approach used by the medical profession s well as Alternative practitioners... more »

How to Help a Child with Juvenile Diabetes

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Over 400,000 new cases of juvenile diabetes are diagnosed each year. Children afflicted with juvenile diabetes--also called Type 1 diabetes--require special attention to help them monitor and control the disease. Learn how to help a child live a ... more »

How to Help Prevent Common Foot Problems from Diabetes

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Because diabetes can damage your blood vessels and nerves and decrease the body's ability to fight infection, people with diabetes are more prone to foot problems. Diabetics may be less able to sense injury or pressure on their feet and may not ... more »

How to Help Your Obese Child

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As parents, guardians, or concerned family members, we all want to make sure that children in our families are happy and healthy. Too often, we sacrifice the healthy part for the happy part. We want them to be a "normal" kid and many ... more »

How to Identify the Risk Factors for Diabetes

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Nearly 21 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. Unfortunately these numbers are rising steadily as more and more people are developing this disease at a much earlier age than in years past. Because of the prevalence of ... more »

How to Improve Health as a Diabetic

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Diabetes, and the complications that occur from it, is the number one cause of death worldwide. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics have trouble converting their food into energy. Type 1 diabetics have to take insulin daily. Type 2 diabetics may or ... more »

How to Inject your belly with a dose of Insulin

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Injecting yourself with a dose of Insulin can be risky if you do not follow the important instructions that comes with it. There are many ways to get infected so be very careful in using Insulin syringe or Insulin pen. Always ask your doctor ... more »

How to Keep Sweets in a Diabetic Diet

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Avoiding dessert can be the hardest part of eating a meal for diabetics. From chocolate ice cream to homemade apple pie, sweets and desserts are part of America's obsession with sugar. For years, nutritionists and doctors have debated over the ... more »

How to Keep Your Blood Sugar Steady

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If you're sensitive to changes in your blood sugar, eating the wrong foods will leave you feeling weak and shaky. Here's how to eat so that you avoid the spikes and crashes... more »

How to Know Diabetes Symptoms

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Over 20 million adults and children in the United States have type 2 diabetes, and it is estimated that about a third of them don't know it. Diabetes is more common in certain ethnic groups and in people who are overweight. Diabetes can be ... more »

How to learn about treatment for Type 1 Diabetes with surgery.

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In case you aren't aware, Type 1 diabetes can be cured with transplant surgery. I have a friend who had this done (after loosing a leg to diabetes) and he is no longer diabetic. He does have to take anti rejection medication though... more »

How to Limit Risk for Diabetes

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There are two forms of diabetes, Types 1 and 2. Unfortunately, Type 1 diabetes is unavoidable. It's largely genetic and involves an autoimmune dysfunction that leads to an unproductive pancreas. However, you can limit your risk of contracting ... more »

How to Live With Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, the sugar found in the blood. Glucose comes from the food we eat; insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas to help get ... more »

How to Lose Weight on a Diabetes Diet

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Many people with type 2 diabetes suffer from a weight problem. Doctors advise that they lose weight as a step in treating their diabetes. Changing diet and losing weight may be difficult for those with this disease. Keeping simple rules and ideas ... more »

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